what is it?

[Discrimination Dave]

I found this just a few blocks from our new place. In a little park at the
base of the mountains. It just doesn't look like a knife handle to me.
I think it is bronze and forged. Still has some wood in it.
It was close to 7 inches deep. It has what appears to be a
makers mark or stamp on it. It is really nonuniform and has
no casting marks so I think it was forged. Size is about
four inches and a third (11 cm). Any thoughts on this would be greatly
appreciated. The history of this area goes way back including a nearby
battle in the 14th century.
dave

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U.S. Quarter for size comparison

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This is the park where I found it.

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business end 1

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business end 2

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business end 3

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Handle end

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[Woodland Detectors]

It may be the end to an old flying kite perhaps.

 

[GopherDaGold]

Not at all sure but I do appreciate the great pictures! I'll be watching this thread.

 

[AU24K]

It reminds me of an elevator door opening key...

Scott

 

[vayank54]

Not sure what it is but on the " business end" it looks like there is a hole for a pin or something. Maybe the piece you have hinged on something else. Also if you could post a better pic of the makers mark that might help.

 

[Chris_Odom]

Looks to me like one handle on a butterfly knife. what is the stamp? is there anyway we can get a closeup on the marking?

 

[sniffer]

kind of looks like the joint to a bendable umbrella

 

[DCMatt]

Top of a sashimono pole?

I suppose it could just as easily be a tent pole...

DCMatt

 

[mcmich]

Maybe a handle of a straight razor? one end had the blade (pivot point), the other was just ornamental and tacked in the wood. Thats all I got...

 

[Discrimination Dave]

This little four inch piece of mostly wood weighs over 60 grams 2.5 oz. I realize that a lot is lost in not being able to hold it in the hand. But I think it is way too heavy to be a razor handle or part of a kite. On the handle end, the wood is broken off. There is no telling how far the wood extended. Also, did I mention that this looks bronze and hand forged? Could it be the end of a long pike or something? Could be an umbrella I think, but whats with those four slots that line up with the notch on the end? The dirt and little rocks that are in the notch and the slots have turned into concrete. Impossible to remove. Seems really old.

 

[sniffer]

maybe the bottom of a gentleman's cane

 

[Discrimination Dave]

maybe the bottom of a gentleman's cane

Or the bottom of some jerk`s cane.

 

[SkyPirate]

looks like a flag staff.

 

[DCMatt]

Top part of a grass sickle?

DCMatt

 

[AU24K]

Is there such a thing as a black powder pistol that uses a ram rod?

Scott

 

[Discrimination Dave]

I`m going to take this thing to a specialist in regional artifacts.
That is how sure I am that this is more than just an everyday find.
I will most definitely let you guys know what I find out.
Maybe I`m wrong, and it is just an everyday piece of junk, but my gut tells me differently.

Obviously (to me) so much is lost in trying to i.d. a piece by photo only. Especially an obscure chunk of wood and brass.
I am on an island here, physically and CULTURALLY! It`s hard to find any one even slightly interested in this stuff.

Thank you for all of your input!
dave

 

[Dave N Japan]

Nice, I have not seen anything like it"

 

[trdking]

Hey Guys,
THis is part of a very old (pre teen) model A valve lapping tool. I can't find a picture of the exact but I remember these from my youth. My brother in law collected and restored model A's
The flat slot and pin once held a cutter or rubber suction cup for finishing valve surfaces and the suction cup rotated the valve to "lap" it into the opposing chamfer. Here is a picture of a 1950's tool Redirect Notice

Cheers