Pepper Mill part?

[Ironman!]

I went back through my previous threads and couldn't find whether I had put this on here before so here goes. I found this unique piece in 2013 and now a buddy of mine has found the same piece in another state. Does anyone know what it is. I have studied coffee grinders and pepper mills and can't find it. So I come here to the real pros! What do you think? Mine came from an 1870's site and my buddies from an 1850's site. Not to say they are later.

IM

 

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[DCMatt]

Not much of a grinding surface to speak of... And it's only about 3 inches long? I'm thinking door stop... But the mounting screw is missing from one end and the rubber from the other end.

DCMatt

 

[Tony in SC]

What type metal is it? I have several types of grinders, burr mills, and mills. It does appear to be a grinder for something, but I've never seen one that small. It' probably a kitchen grinder for pepper, nutmeg, etc. Tony

 

[Ironman!]

It is made of brass guys and is threaded at both ends. I found this out of an 1870's site. I thought that maybe there may have been another piece this might have connected to? Each little petal has a deep trench on right tapering up to real thin on left. Where maybe another piece fit this pattern to further turn this for it's purpose?

IM

 

[Tony in SC]

If it's brass then it's probably not a grinder. Tony

It is made of brass guys and is threaded at both ends. I found this out of an 1870's site. I thought that maybe there may have been another piece this might have connected to? Each little petal has a deep trench on right tapering up to real thin on left. Where maybe another piece fit this pattern to further turn this for it's purpose?

IM

 

[ARC]

Believe it or not I have actually seen one of these before... just cannot remember what where when...
May be confused with above mentioned earlier post.

 

[coachbedford]

I have a very similar piece-- mine came from a bunch of England detecting finds I bought on ebay. Difference is, the round part on the end on mine has more fine incused rays-- much like sun rays. And these rays cover pretty much the entire round surface area. I always assumed my piece was a lead seal stamper. But maybe these pieces were actually used as grinders?

 

[coinman123]

There could have been another part that screwed on to there, maybe a cup to hold a candle? Maybe late 1800's candle holder. If that is the case the reason why it's hollow is to save money on brass"

 

[ARC]

My wild guess...
A tamper / packing rod.... OR gun cleaning rod end.
For blunderbuss.. etc...
the "grip" would aid in twisting "wad" into barrel.
The screw end was attached to wood end.