Brass unknown, pivot?

[IowaRelic]

Found this brass doo-dad the other day. Any idea what it may be? Seems to have had a wooden rod inside pinned with an iron pin. It’s a small piece overall.

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

I'm thinking this is an electrical connector of some sort.

Dave

 

[ARC]

I know this piece.

Too bad I cannot remember.

Don't worry it will come to me.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I know this piece.

Too bad I cannot remember.

Don't worry it will come to me.

Isn't getting older wonderful buddy.
Most days I can't even remember if I put on my underwear.
Dave

 

[tamrock]

I'm thinking the tip to a wooden curtain draw pull rod.? Can't find a pic of an old one, but you can still buy a new one.

 

[IowaRelic]

I'm thinking the tip to a wooden curtain draw pull rod.? Can't find a pic of an old one, but you can still buy a new one.

THATS WHERE IVE SEEN IT!!! Modern blinds have a piece like this for opening and closing by twisting the rod. Omg making me nuts! Well I doubt they had blinds at this house but maybe another similar function. It is literally the same size as one of the modern plastic ones from blinds though.

 

[IowaRelic]

There was a patent for blinds in 1888 so maybe!

 

[BC1969]

Looks like a square drive bit, that is rounded off.


BC

 

[DCMatt]

Parasol stretcher tip.

 

[IowaRelic]

Parasol stretcher tip.


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Had to google it. Holy cow, an umbrella. Genius!!

 

[CRUSADER]

Parasol stretcher tip.


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Agreed, but we call them umbrella's.