Stumped - What is it?

[patack1101]

Hi,

Antique brass-plated cast iron architectural salvage piece, circa late 1800's to early 1900's. This piece is a little under 3.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. It has "Part" stamped on one edge of the base, and "D638" on the other side. It weighs slightly over 1 pound.

What is it and what's it for?

Many thanks.

 

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[williedigit]

A drawer pull use to be wood there where the leaf and rivet is

 

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[kcm]

A drawer pull use to be wood there where the leaf and rivet is

Yeah, but how was it attached?? There's no holes in the base - nothing to screw through or into.

 

[patack1101]

Sorry for the delay.... here are some additional photos

It could very well be that at some point these were moveable parts.
The hole does not go all the way through

 

[kcm]

I give up. Just can't figure what that might have been used for or come from.

 

[Duckman Willcox]

The only thing that comes to mind is an ink blotter with wood ball handle that is missing.

 

[Duckman Willcox]

Yes that would make it more like an ink blotter. It would be good for the size and weight. Also is it slightly rounded on bottom or completely flat.

 

[patack1101]

Well, I thank you all for your input and sharing. It sure has been interesting.

 

[mikeraydj]

Looks like a foot to a piece of furniture. Like a brass bed.