mystery item

[marjam]

Can anyone tell me what this is? I dont think it is anything but I thought I would see if someone had any ideas. Thanks.

 

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[Toby1858]

Looks like a broken needle top, but hard to tell with nothing to reference size.

 

[nsdq]

same here

Looks like a broken needle top, but hard to tell with nothing to reference size.

 

[s.c.shooter]

Or possibly a broken end off a gun cleaning rod?

 

[marjam]

Thanks for the replies. I dont know what it is. I am at a loss. From the pic it does look like a tipfrom a gun cleaning rod, but it is too big for that. It is about 5 inches in length, and about an inch wide at its widest point. I was thinking it might be a handle off of an old pot, but dont know. I think it is some sort of handle anyway, and if anyone out there knows anything it could be, please let me know.

Thanks again.......

 

[Frankn]

When you through something out for ID, always show a reference object for size, list the material, and an estimate weight. Also furnish info like is the left side drilled out or threaded. It does look like a frying pan handle. Frank

 

[marjam]

Yes I should have did that. Wasn't seeing from everyone elses perspective when I posted it. It probably is an old pot handle or from an old pan. Not iron though it looks to be nickel plated copper. Most of the nickel is gone. I will try to do an internet search and see what I come up with.

 

[nsdq]

i have seen a small tack hammer with that same handle type it possible it may one ?

 

[Nockbuster]

Looks like a handle from a fireplace poker or a cable truss connecter for a telephone pole. Just a guess .

 

[63bkpkr]

I'd vote for the cable truss connector..........63bkpkr

 

[Frankn]

Yes I should have did that. Wasn't seeing from everyone elses perspective when I posted it. It probably is an old pot handle or from an old pan. Not iron though it looks to be nickel plated copper. Most of the nickel is gone. I will try to do an internet search and see what I come up with.

The easiest way to test for iron is a magnet. As far as the plating. There is a process called triple chrome plating. In reality, the item is copper plated, then nickel plated, then chrome plated. Frank

 

[Royboy1959]

i looks like the top of an old lamp that i have as well...

 

[marjam]

The easiest way to test for iron is a magnet. As far as the plating. There is a process called triple chrome plating. In reality, the item is copper plated, then nickel plated, then chrome plated. Frank

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This thing is solid copper. It is broke where the loops terminate into a single shaft, and at that break you can see it is solid copper thru and thru. At the very least I have me a good size piece of scrap copper to add to the collection.

Thanks to all who have chimed in to help try to id this piece.