Another item 4.25 long
Aluminum casted
No idea
Aluminum casted
No idea
The only part that looked broken is the tip, but I just had another look and it might of been on the base as well.The diamond cut pattern at the top and "woven" appearance suggests at least the side shown in the picture was meant to be seen. At 6 o'clock it looks like its broken off. Part of a door knocker was my first thought. However, being cast aluminum, I'm not so sure.
Pot metal vs aluminum.Captain Obvious says, "I think it just might be something decorative."
Could it be pot metal rather than alumin(i)um?
I looked closely and there isn't any signature or maker's mark on the sides.Hi pepperj
I am of the opinion that this item is part of a Large Serving Spoon handle?
It reminds me of the work of Arthur Court.
Designer for 60 years who works with Aluminum.
He has his name set on the shaft of each spoon?
I could not locate an exact one...I believe yours is very vintage!
I attached one of his Ice Spoons as an example.
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It looks like a grip shape with an ornamental top designed to be hung suspended in the air. My guess is a fire poker handle. The shape, exaggerated surface area, and holes help it to cool faster and be hung suspended in the air. But all that is real speculative.
Possibly the top of a "Lodge" staff