Pewter Fenial?

[Hiker]

I found this Pewter fenial near some Confederate earthworks in Dallas GA. The square base measures 3/4 of an inch, and it is about 1" tall. I think it is pewter, it is non magnetic and where the dirt is flaking off it is black underneath. Does anyone know what it is?

 

[GatorBoy]

My first guess would be that it was one of several on something..for hanging tools or other items from.

 

[duggap]

I have found them with the square bottom like yours. I always called them a finial but I sure could be wrong. If they are not finials I sure hope someone can give us an ID.