Is this a sword pommel or something else?

[Bill D. (VA)]

Dug this earlier in the week at a small 18th century house site only about 50 ft from where I recovered a British 80th regimental Rev War button last spring. At first I thought it was just a knob, finial or furniture decoration, but I later realized it had a small hole in the end. I know some pommels had this general look, but can't be sure of its identity. I'm leaning toward it not being a pommel at the moment. Any help appreciated.

 

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[DCMatt]

Could be. These were list for auction in 2015. Described as 17th C sword pommels:

 

[NOLA_Ken]

possibly, search "brass rapier pommel" and some similar ones come up

 

[okerraine]

Bill, it could be a door knob. Cool find.