Posting for a friend with a ?

[CoilyGirl]

Could this be artillery shell related? This friend found this by the Thames River. Part of me says yes it looks like part of a fuse but the other part says no. It is definitely copper. Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas despite it all.

 

[DCMatt]

What’s in the center? Ceramic or some type of base metal. Possibly electrical. It is well made. If ceramic I’m guessing it’s the remains of a teapot or coal skuttle handle.

 

[CoilyGirl]

She thinks it’s metal but she is not too clear on the details to help identify. Thanks for your answer DCMatt.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Dont know why but it reminds me of an old CB antenna, some of them had a coiled spring base.......

 

[DCMatt]

Dont know why but it reminds me of an old CB antenna, some of them had a coiled spring base.......

Could be a piece of a ferrite rod radio antenna...

 

[Terry In Florida]

Why does it make me think of a frostbit or petrified finger made into a jewelry?

 

[Trimbaker]

Looks like the center piece is twisted iron, like a fireplace tool. I wonder if it were a whisk broom from a coal stove, and the copper was the binding that wrapped the bristles to the handle. : ) My guess. oooo, but it is tiny... hmmmm...

 

[AceofBases]

To me (I’ve restored vintage radios for years) this is an antenna from a vintage tuner/radio/stereo.

 

[Doubter in MD]

Why does it make me think of a frostbit or petrified finger made into a jewelry?

I'm not sure but maybe you should take it up with your shrink.