A couple of mystery finds

[PullTabPete]

Now that it is getting colder I have had a chance to clean up some of my finds. I could use some help identifying these.

This was found at 50's school yard it was kind of rusty and is magnetic, so I think it is iron. I tumbled it with clad including pennies so now it looks a little coppery colored.


It is about 1 inch at base and tapers to about 1/2 inch at the other end. Any idea what it is? My wife thinks it might be a powderhorn.

This other thing I found at 1800's post office site, it had a green patina so I think it is copper or brass. After tumbling I think it looks like a decorative plate around a doorknob, but not sure why it wouldn't be round in the center.


Thanks for looking.

Pete

 

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[AugustMoose87]

no clue what they are, but they are neat!! hope someone can tell you what they are.

 

[PullTabPete]

The more I looked at the brass object, I think it might the plate for a door bell or buzzer.

 

[SkaBa]

The top piece looks the 'collar' on the end of a hoe or rake.

 

[Mud Hut]

The second item is the base to a receipt spike.

 

[PullTabPete]

The second item is the base to a receipt spike.

Thanks , I suppose it could be that.

Pete

 

[reale bill]

2nd item looks like an ornate valve handle. due to the flat in the center hole,it was definately made for turning something.could be from an old gasoline /oil stove or gasoline/oil torch. early 1900's