Small 2 piece swiveling arm thing

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Thanks for looking, I found this arm / fist on the beach, it's a 2 piece thing, the flat metal piece you see on the reverse swivels. Any ideas? I think it's made of brass, I have found other things on this beach from the mid 1800's.

 

[72cheyenne]

Looks like a drawer pull with a hidden compartment.

 

[CAgem]

Looks to me like a 'church key' used to open beer bottles.

 

[donny_n_mo]

Bottle opener??

 

[southernbandit]

Could it be a thing to hang a picture with
Or maybe a watch fob of some kind.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Clasp for a diary? Looks like the hand held something.

 

[Ramitt]

I don;t believe the crimped crown bottle cap was invented until the 1890's, so not a bottle opener, some sort of door/drawer pull maybe

 

[southernbandit]

Yea Spooky I think you might be on to something there.
Suspender hooky thingy this could be it.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Stocking hook?

 

[Blind.In.Texas]

I blew it up in PSP X. It looks like 19??...You'll need to clean it up with some baking soda and a toothbrush.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Well here's a possible clue for something I never knew existed. A handkerchief clasp (this one has a hand, in fact)

I was also thinking it may be an eyeglass holder worn on a ribbon around the neck when I found the above image.

 

[intimer]

geez, i'd never heard of one either Charlie P. (NY).
that makes good sense.
also, it doesn't look refined enough for under clothes.

 

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Well here's a possible clue for something I never knew existed. A handkerchief clasp (this one has a hand, in fact)
I was also thinking it may be an eyeglass holder worn on a ribbon around the neck when I found the above image.

I think that's what it is, wow thanks for that info Charlie P.

Thanks everyone else for the help too