old shut off?

[monte952003]

anyone know what this old valve is off of its pretty ornate.

 

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[nhbenz]

Pretty sure that's a natural gas valve, like used for lighting in Victorian times: antique victorian brass gas valve - Google Search

 

[jewelerguy]

yes, gas valve for sure