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[dugupfinds]

Brass with an off centre hole in the top & two holes in the side.

Not a bell.

 

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[Montana Jim]

candle snuffer...

Here is a great example: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELEGANT-BRASS...5QQihZ005QQcategoryZ60656QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Can't account for the holes in the sides unless that is actually where the handle attached... or, they were punched through for some other reason? Just my thoughts...

 

[dugupfinds]

candle snuffer...

Here is a great example: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELEGANT-BRASS...5QQihZ005QQcategoryZ60656QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It crossed my mind but why the 2 holes in the side??

 

[Montana Jim]

Ops... just updated my response while you asked that!

 

[Michelle]

Beautiful snuffer.....Nice!

 

[dugupfinds]

Both holes are original but one has been widen/broken.

 

[Montana Jim]

I don't think this is right... but what if it was an old toy helmet...and those holes were where some little chin straps were attached/riveted to the side? But then you wonder what the loop on the top is for!

 

[downindixie]

Looks like a bell with a bullet hole thru it.

 

[hollowpointred]

an ornimental cap for a fence post?

 

[dugupfinds]

Looks like a bell with a bullet hole thru it.

Theres no attachment inside for the clanger, plus the holes are purpose made at manufacture

 

[MaineMartialArt]

Not all bells had a hanging striker attached inside, many were made to be struck from the outside with a wand or were part of a windchime. I would say candle snuffer or part of a windchime of some kind. How can you be sure the side holes were "purpose made at manufacture" ? They might have, but very well could have been added later for any number of reasons. To me, the attempt at making one wider (if that is why one is mangled) points to the holes being added later for some other reason.

Just some thoughts - MMA

 

[DCMatt]

Possible a tip for a horse drawn carriage shaft. The enlarged hole shows stress where it was pulled from it's attachment. The hole on the tip could have attached to the harness.

DCMatt

 

[dugupfinds]

Possible a tip for a horse drawn carriage shaft. The enlarged hole shows stress where it was pulled from it's attachment. The hole on the tip could have attached to the harness.

DCMatt

Best suggestion so far. Cheers

 

[Gunner]

A Shield Boss? Roman?

Gunner

 

[dugupfinds]

I wish.

 

[AU24K]

The holes appear to me to be damage done by an ice pick used by a MD'er to probe the ground in search for the target object.(having done this myself...)Or possibly holes where small brads were to go to affix the item on to some piece of wood..
Just my thoughts
Scott

 

[Michelle]

Looks like a candle snuffer with a bullet hole in it. Of course, the bigger hole would be the exit hole.

Around where I used to live, it didn't matter what is was, if you could stand it up, it was a good target.

B

Absolutely agree.....Done!

 

[Michelle]

A Shield Boss? Roman?

Gunner

This is way off........WAYYYYYYYY OOOOOOOOOFFFFFFFF!

 

[Gunner]

A Shield Boss? Roman?

Gunner

This is way off........WAYYYYYYYY OOOOOOOOOFFFFFFFF!

Thanks for pointing that out Genius. Ever think of contributing? Or are you just a M.O.T.O.? (Master of the Obvious)

 

[Michelle]

Why sure..... Only being the M.O.T.O. I am Mrs. Orbo will have to do the honors of target practice....I'M A REALLY BAD SHOT!