Can Anyone Tell Me What This Is?

[Cedric's]

I found this piece with an ornate design on it. It has some type of patent date on the top. Does anyone know what this thing is, or the possible age or value? It is not a spoon handle like I initially thought. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[jamey]

nice looking piece of metal for sure,put it in or under some more light maybe we could tell when it was made

 

[Rich jaws]

If you get me the patent date I can help you n

 

[Broken knee]

It's a hook for pictures, you can still get them today. HH
BK