any clue on this item

[Goes4ever]

found at an old farm, brass top unscrews

 

[artyfacts]

Looks like this was the center piece of something. If the brass cap is threaded it would have had two pieces that screwed on from both directions. If its not threaded, I would assume it was a pressure fit for the top and bottom pieces that slid onto the brass ridged cap making this the center holder. Notice the ring that protrudes away from the threaded or ridged area, this would be the only thing visible between the missing ends after they where in place. I think the other missing ends hold the key to its use. Arty

 

[AKiwi]

What is the 'white' stuff on the threads?
Figure this out and ...... well I dunno, could still be stumped

 

[Sky Pilot]

Can someone tell me if its plastic?

Big Cy, I don't think that anyone is listening!!!
Heck, it'd go a long way towards identifying it if someone would let ya know if it's plastic, bakelite or whatever where it's black!!
Cool find, whatever it may be!

Regards, SkyPilot

I sent a PM to Goes4ever to see if its a plastic.

Thanks, Big Cy!!