Anyone seen one of these before?

[Poptopagain]

I just got this treated with an electrolysis machine. It cleaned up beautifully. But the next question is what is it. I found it metel detecting at a very old home in Frederick County, Maryland. My guess is something to do with a radiator in a house? Maybe?

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: Anyone seen one of these before

Maybe an old grandfather clock winder key. HH, Mike

 

[sscindercoop]

Not sure. Nice find though

 

[seger98]

Yup, looks like some kind of valve turning devise!

 

[wwwtimmcp]

j.seymour lindsay in his book iron and brass implements of the english and american house lists a similar type of tool. he calls it a standing iron mid 19th century. your may be older as it is only similar. I have no idea what it was used for but the chapter deals with lighting and candle making.

hope this helps or at least gives you an idea what to look for. happy hunting to all.

 

[Roger Mn.]

If the bottom is tapered it is a tool to remove faucet seats.

 

[rtru]

I have a vague memory of my grandparents using something similar to open (or close) their heating vents. Their home was built in 1912 in Atlanta. Can't be sure, but it looks like what I remember.

 

[Poptopagain]

Thanks for all of the responces!