Small brass rotors/ wheels from what?

[mdmike]

Cast bronze wheels, machined and faced for a rotational application? ~1.25 diameter and previously had an steel/ iron axle shaft by corroded residue left in the bore. Top and bottom shown. I have found similar items in the past, usually in multiples, which seems may indicate from a toy item, but i dont see any like these. After much searching Google images, I don't think they are from a toy as they were usually just stamped and formed metal disks with spokes.

I think they are too precise for a toy as well...

Any other ideas?
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[cactusrat]

I would say a handle to a valve.

 

[longcut]

Didn't some cap pistols have a cylinder that looked something like these probably not made of bronze tho … just a guess …

 

[Bruce R]

I’d say that’s a set of double caster wheels.

 

[Bruce R]

Something similar to this.

 

[jeff of pa]

My first Thought was Antique Roller Skate Wheels ,
the ones From the 30's You hooked to your Shoes.
But it's not Decorative enough on the one side to convince me.

This would be the Side you would see



As the Axle would be too thick to Fit this end.

though it looks too plain for me,
I would think a Valve handle Would Have Ribs For a Better Grip.



still cactusrat may be right

 

[Anduril]

I know this is going to sound crazy..., but maybe part of a whistle.

What is that orange thing in the center?

 

[Upnorth42]

Wheels from a kids toy maybe?

 

[cactusrat]

At 1 1/4 inch diameter would be more like a handle on a needle valve (or the likes). It wouldn't take much torque to operate. Usually by fingers, not by gripping with the hand.

 

[ripvanb]

If the holes are different sizes it could be part of a pencil sharpener

 

[Bruce R]

 

[Bruce R]

They could also be rollers from a sliding pocket door.

 

[Bruce R]

 

[Bruce R]

I googled antique pocket door rollers an theres scads of em !

 

[Plug N Play]

Boy, this one could go lots of different directions.
Good and varied ideas tossed out there already.

Because these are so small, I got to thinking of "rolls" ... something like a window shade.
Struck out, so far.

 

[A2coins]

I notice a round imprint on top where something went flush to it possible valve part

 

[cutty]

small cannon wheels

 

[ohiowhiteguy]

i'm guessing a magneto or flywheel from a small gas motor..
looks like it has a center point from the top.is there a keyway on the top?
it was a balanced part in my opinion.
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OWG...

 

[IzG2]

I have found some similar to that and we came to the conlcusion they were from windows. In the midwest in the Early to mid 1900s there was a weight system that was used to open and keep open windows. Those look similar but i dont think i see a groove for the cord/cable...

 

[IzG2]

Just saw the canon... oops. My vote is canon!