Friend found this, any ideas?

[ron706]

Found at a friends house. Not sure what it is. Any ideas? Some think it may be a candle snuffer. It is brass, approx 1 1/2 inches in height; approx. 1 inch in diameter.

 

[Saturna]

Yes, I would agree on the candle snuffer suggestion.

 

[Montana Jim]

Can't snuff a candle with slots for air in the side of it...

 

[DCMatt]

More likely part of a candle holder or candelabra.

DCMatt

 

[dozer dan]

or............ a little bell that would hang over a stores door to let them know when someone entered.

 

[taz42o]

It is the center out of a water sprinkler head. The kind in buildings for putting out fires. The heat melts solder ,the part you have falls out and releases the water.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It is the center out of a water sprinkler head. The kind in buildings for putting out fires. The heat melts solder ,the part you have falls out and releases the water.

I think taz got it.

 

[trikikiwi]

It is the center out of a water sprinkler head. The kind in buildings for putting out fires. The heat melts solder ,the part you have falls out and releases the water.

I think taz got it.

Welcome Taz42o
I agree it has the potential to be a sprinkler head, but I don't see any similarity to the pics you show and the 'Whatsit?'.
Looking at it practically, all the vents indicate the need for a flow of something , maybe air or water or even ice-cream
Mike

 

[taz42o]

There are many types of these mine does not have the slots in that center part. Some newer ones have a glass bulb in center instead of the brass slotted piece. Here is one from ebay with slotted piece.

 

[Montana Jim]

Excellent ID!!!

 

[CamoQueen]

Good job Taz! You nailed it!

 

[PBK]

Good job Taz! You nailed it!

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[trikikiwi]

Excellent ID

Mike