item with a bull head

[JVA5th]

Not sure what it is looks neat I'd like to know what it is and what metal it may be made out of

 

[creskol]

Pic?

 

[JVA5th]

The pictures

 

[taz42o]

Looks to be a bottle opener. Might have had a corkscrew on it.

 

[JVA5th]

Interesting I think it looks cool

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

It also could have been a lamp finial, the part that holds the lampshade.

 

[JVA5th]

Okay thanks everyone for your inputs

 

[creskol]

can you post a pic of the other side

 

[JVA5th]

The other side mirrors the other side both sides are the same

 

[duggap]

A promotional item from Bull Durham?

 

[taz42o]

Close but not exact, from a knife sharpening steel.
Or is it the same with the bottom flange missing.

ANTIQUE F. DICK KNIFE SHARPENER STEEL Bull / Cow Head

 

[taz42o]

Heres another the ears look more like yours.

1700's Butcher Knife Blade Sharpener Brass Copper Cow Head Ornate Antique Rare

 

[JVA5th]

I think you guys are right one looks exact by how the ears if it look

 

[JVA5th]

Thanks guys for going out of your way for the ID always so appreciated dig up a lot of history on this 20 acre property that I don't have the knowledge to identify so to all the great people on here I'm greatful for your help