Cane Tip?

[Kevo_DFX]

This was found on a site that has only produced Early Large Cents. Nothing else. Is this a cane tip? There are two nail holes in it, and retains the smallest piece of gold gilt. About two inces long, and both ends are open.

Thanks!

 

[aka da Prof]

most likely a thill tip from a buggy--http://www.google.com/patents?id=LfxIAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[creskol]

most likely a thill tip from a buggy--http://www.google.com/patents?id=LfxIAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=false

I don't think it's a shaft/thill tip as they were of heavier gauge brass and didn't have a seam.
Whatever this piece is, it was designed for light duty.

 

[DCMatt]

Table or chair leg cap.



DCMatt

 

[aka da Prof]

most likely a thill tip from a buggy--http://www.google.com/patents?id=LfxIAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=false

I don't think it's a shaft/thill tip as they were of heavier gauge brass and didn't have a seam.
Whatever this piece is, it was designed for light duty.

right- I shouldn't answer B.C.--- before coffee---

 

[BosnMate]

Tip to a knife or sword scabbard?

 

[ModernMiner]

I'm guessing it's a piece from a garden tool similar to this. Is that green paint I can see on it?
-MM-