Brass Object

[cambria09]

Hello. I found this thing at a c.1920 homesite. It's brass and about 2.5-IN tall. The small hole on the back is threaded with a thumbscrew next to it. There is no engraving on it...what is it?

Thanks for any info. C9

 

[cactusrat]

Maybe half of a toilet paper roll holder.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

I believe it is a part to an old school desk like you would see in a museum the thumb screw would hold the desk top up. I went to a one room school for awhile as a child and I seem to remember that was what it did.

 

[Ism]

The thumb screw looks like a knob to adjust for proper seating so it sits flat when it is tightened down into whatever it would be mounted.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

Toilet Seat Hinges Antique Solid Brass, 5-1/2" Spread Toilet Hinge