Beach metal? What is it?

Razr · Dec 11, 2011

I don't have any idea what this may be. 1 3/4" rd. Might be copper and i believe it to come off an old boat/ship many yrs back due to the location.
It was mounted to wood.
Thanx for the help. :icon_thumright:

Gecko · Dec 11, 2011

Re: beach metal ? What is it?

do you have a pic of the back? How was it mounted to wood. I see a small hole in the upper center. was it nailed? neat find. not sure what it is though.

Razr · Dec 13, 2011

Thanx for the interest, now added photo of backside and wood it was mounted to.

Finnflower · Dec 14, 2011

Looks like an old steamer trunk decoration or maybe off of an old desk? Nice Find :icon_flower:

creskol · Dec 14, 2011

Looks like a fancy old drawer pull to me.

Breezie · Dec 14, 2011

I agree that it is some type of furniture drawer knob. The tiny hole is for a 'set tack' to prevent the knob from spinning when used, thus all the hardware would stay facing the same direction. If it were a decorative piece, it would not have the larger center post, it would have 4 or 2 tiny 'set holes.' Nice find, Breezie