any ideas?

[The Fog]

most items found in the area dated from mid 1700's to mid 1800's. Some old beat coppers, tombac, frock, flat buttons etc. Found this and have no idea what it is. Fairly ornate, heavy, 3" in length. My only guess is a lace puller maybe? But haven't seen one like this. Thanks for any info.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Boot lace tightener? Probably not, but it might work for that. Gary

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Very interesting find, date wise based on the style I'm thinking 1840 - 60.

No idea what it is, but I like Todd's theory of it being a bootlace puller.

Dave

 

[DCMatt]

It's part of a Victorian era hanging lamp.

 

[Tpmetal]

these have popped up(including one I found myself) a few times in my time here. The conclusion is usually an argument of if they were part of a hanging lamp or part of a woodstove finial. My belief has always been same as dc matt, hanging lamp is my vote.

 

[The Fog]

Thanks for the replies guys. The hook seems awfully small for a hanger, nor does it seem to curve around enough to safely hang something, but perhaps it bent over time. It is an odd piece. HH!