Hand Wrought Iron

[FLauthor]

My TH'ing buddy found this hand made iron item at an old home site circa 19th century. I thought it might be a candle holder for a big candle. What'd you think?

 

[Evolx10]

Branding iron?

 

[vhs07]

Looks like parts of a windmill pump.

 

[sticksboards]

part of hand pump piston and check valve assembly

 

[mojjax]

I like the "pump" idea .

 

[Tony in SC]

That Is the workings of a picher pump(hand pump). The rod fastened to the handle and the caged end held the suction valve. Tony