Help! What is it? Cast Iron Ship

pburger · May 17, 2013

Found at an estate sale. Cast iron. Ship encircled by a rope. Has a set screw. 3-1/8" high, 3-1/2" wide, hole is 3/4" in diameter. Obviously went on some kind of post or pole. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Bigcypresshunter · May 20, 2013

taz42o said:
I see similar on lamps but not a match. View attachment 798873 View attachment 798874

OMG taz I think thats it a lamp part! The tiny set screw just keeps it from turning. That also explains the lack of rust.

pburger · May 20, 2013

taz42o said:
I see similar on lamps but not a match. View attachment 798873 View attachment 798874

VERY similar in design, but I'd agree, not quite a match. Thanks for searching for me!

pburger · May 20, 2013

Bigcypresshunter said:
OMG taz I think thats it a lamp part! The tiny set screw just keeps it from turning. That also explains the lack of rust.

IMO, I don't think it is a lamp part. I think taz's photo finds do look very similar, though. The piece does have some rust and corrosion. It looks to me like it has been exposed to the weather. I just don't know...

Bigcypresshunter · May 20, 2013

pburger said:
IMO, I don't think it is a lamp part. I think taz's photo finds do look very similar, though. The piece does have some rust and corrosion. It looks to me like it has been exposed to the weather. I just don't know...

Nothing is solved but IMO it could fit. We have had other Santa Maria items posted here before. A google search reveals the Santa Maria with rope border was popular with cast iron wall plaques and cast iron bookends as well as lamps. I was hoping it was something historic.