Thought it was a mouth piece!

[Courtzzy]

When we first dug this item we thought it was an old mouth piece to a bugle or something. After further inspection and washing, we realized it’s definitely not a mouth piece. Any ideas on what this is? It’s a strange item! Thanks!

 

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[DCMatt]

It reminds me of part of a liquor bottle pour top with the cork missing.

 

[firemanphob]

Could it be a twine guide thimble from a hay bailer?

 

[DCMatt]

Or a perfume bottle top for a dauber. (Although it seems a little big for that...)

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

What type of metal is it, looks to be either lead or pewter?
It was certainly affixed to something, but the inside has not been cast evenly for some reason.

I'm thinking it's use was utilitarian as opposed to decorative.
Dave

 

[Hawks88]

Very interesting find. Congrats

 

[Goldfinger450]

Just an intuitive guess= Bottom of a Flag Pole that fits into a socket/stud on a Saddle for carry on Horseback so that the rider does not have to support the weight of flag and Pole?