Brass eagle head from flagpole or walking cane

[49er12]

Brass eagle from flag pole or walking cane, thanks

 

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[Mud Hut]

What does the butt end look like?

 

[49er12]

It was discovered today so I believe wood is inside, found at late 1890 property hope that helps

 

[49er12]

Yes found today, I believe wood inside the butt end from late 1890 or early 1900 property

 

[smallfoot]

Whatever it was it'll make a neat display!

 

[Jon Roc]

Saddle Pommel

https://www.bing.com/images/search?...lue&selectedindex=0&ajaxhist=0&vt=0&eim=0,1,6
I don't know the year made or value but this matches .

 

[Kray Gelder]

Amazing find! And great ID by Jon! Welcome Jon, nice job.

 

[Mud Hut]

Never know until then OP posts a photo off the butt end. The same design has been universally used on lots of things from canes to sword pommels and umbrellas.

The dimensions would also help.

 

[Tpmetal]

Never know until then OP posts a photo off the butt end. The same design has been universally used on lots of things from canes to sword pommels and umbrellas.

The dimensions would also help.

exactly. I have a lead one that is a sleigh finial. Could be to many things

 

[smallfoot]

The pommel to a saddle is a fairly sturdy attachment. The base of the OP's object doesn't show anything to attach to the saddle tree. This is a standard pommel. Consider it strong enough to wrap a rope around it and hold a full size steer.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Nice find! Most likely civil war time frame.

 

[Jon Roc]

I have the brass eagle here in front of me.It's the size of 1/2 large banana.The hole in bottom is a little bigger than a large cent dated 1841 found 10 feet from the eagle.There is wood still in it.It was from a site that appears on a 1873 map.I'm still looking for ideas or photos showing this relic.This photo of a saddle frame looks like it would be compatable.https://www.bing.com/images/search?...l&selectedindex=196&ajaxhist=0&vt=0&eim=0,1,6

 

[Jon Roc]

These photos show an exact match to the eagle.It could have been used on something else,so far nothing matches this close.https://www.bing.com/images/search?...7E426B4A1A11694166FF66D8CCBBC7256&FORM=IQFRBA Now I have several brass items found over 5 years of digging relics.Does anyone know the proper way to clean,restore finds like this?I have 3-5 gallon buckets full.Everything from spurs,stirrups,rein guides ,bronze medals and tokens, and much more.How do I get professional results at home?Beyond those who will say lots of ketchup and elbow grease,surely there is a few experts who like to share their gift.Thank You.

 

[smallfoot]

Could be right from that last link..congrats..