Any clues as to what this brass piece is? ~~ Thanks romeo-1

[creskol]

This double ring thingy is all brass ... small circle measures a little over 1/2 inch in dia., large circle is right at 1 inch dia. and the handle/knob thing is 3/4 inch long. Looks like something was broken off of the small circle.

 

[DCMatt]

Re: Any clues as to what this brass piece is?

Part of a horse "gag bit" I suspect.

DCMatt

 

[SgtJim]

Re: Any clues as to what this brass piece is?

It looks like part of an early opera veiwing glasses. You can see the ridges and well area inside the loops that heald the glass lens. The bar is for holding and flipping the glasses. Thats my best guess.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Any clues as to what this brass piece is?

I can tell you exactly what it is...broken finger/thumb end of a wick trimmer. Similar to these. The one in three pieces I found at an old site...luck to get all the bits.

 

[Rasputin]

Re: Any clues as to what this brass piece is?

I agree with romeo-1...broken handle from a wick trimmer, or perhaps a candle snuffer.

 

[creskol]

Re: Any clues as to what this brass piece is?

Wow .. thanks very much, romeo-1 ! .. I appreciate that!

 

[Bunker]

Great ID Romeo!!! Never would have gone there!!!
Bunker

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Any clues as to what this brass piece is?

Wow .. thanks very much, romeo-1 ! .. I appreciate that!

I only knew it because of the "whole" trimmer I found...but it was my pleasure.