Socket bayonet?

[Ninjafossils]

I found this at one of my colonial sites. The only thing that came to mind was a broken piece of a socket bayonet. However, it seems too small and curves at the end. What is it?

 

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[jude061]

maybe part of a rushlight or other lighting apparatus?

 

[Ninjafossils]

maybe. doesn't really match though.

 

[Ninjafossils]

Anyone else at all?