Brass object?

[cjdamman]

Any thoughts on what this might be. Found it in the yard of our house.
Look forward to any ideas...

 

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[favored papa]

possibly part of a lamp shade holder

 

[billn1956]

pencil sharpener.

 

[ARC]

Part of a lamp finial.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Could it be a mouthpiece for a musical instrument?

 

[bigfoot1]

flagpole or weather vane finial not knowing size.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

What does the end look like (hole threaded) and is the blade end snapped off ?

 

[cjdamman]

Thanks for everyone's thoughts...so a few more details: The cylindrical end is indeed threaded. The blade end is snapped off or cut through with force. The object measures maybe 1.5 x 4 cm. It is made of brass. I had thought about a lamp shade fastener given the threaded end, but I'm not sure how to explain the bladed end. Neither edge of the blade end is sharp so I don't think it was a cutting tool. I've searched images on the web high and low with various search terms and I am at a loss. Look forward to other's thoughts. Keep the ideas coming...

 

[Got_4by4]

Because it was found in your 'yard' and the 'blade' is attached at an angle to the fitting,
it might be the end of a spring loaded diverter from a rain-bird type of sprinkler head.

Since it is made of brass, many sprinkler parts are made from brass to avoid corrosion.

 

[cjdamman]

Thanks for the great idea Got_4X4. Some sort of yard tool might be right but I'm not sure it's part of a water sprinkler. On closer inspection, I think the blade part is actually iron or steel. The cylindrical part is definitely brass though. I have posted this to the "What is it?" forum which I realize now might be more appropriate. Thanks for everyone's thoughts...the hunt continues...

 

[GA_Boy]

IMO, it's a flagpole mast that was hit with a Mower.