✅ SOLVED door knocker, childs toy?

[70monte68]

door knocker, child's toy?

Found this item in the side yard of an 1840's home. Could this be an old door knock or a child's clapping toy? Any info would be great!

Thanks

 

[creskol]

I think what you have there is a bent up paper spring clip, similar to the one shown here: VINTAGE 1800S-1900S BRASS T NY NEW YORK PAPER SPRING CLIP HOLDER | eBay

 

[creskol]

Check this one out, too! Victorian Lady's Hand Paper Clip | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[70monte68]

Creskol, I believe that is it! Thank you, It looks to be all there do you think it is worth repairing?

 

[creskol]

If you think it is something you can fix yourself,I would say yes .. but I personally wouldn't spend oodles of money to have it repaired, mainly because I don't have oodles of money. In all actuality, their value just isn't that great to warrant spending money on it. There is one on ebay with a starting bid of just $ 13.00 with no bidders yet.

VINTAGE PAPER HOLDER OR PCPER CLIP VICTORIAN HAND. | eBay