✅ SOLVED Small brass circle with holes and decorative handle?

[Underwonder]

It never ceases to amaze me how many “I wonder what this is?” things I find. Thanks to all the Tnetters. You are a terrific source of information, support, and ideas!

 

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[pepperj]

Thinking I've seen this posted up before.
Folding pull latch?
Folds flat until needed, either it for turning the latch, or pulling up.
Boat related?

 

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Richard Hudnut

 

[DCMatt]

Richard Hudnut
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I knew we've seen one of these before on T-net. But my old, addled brain just couldn't remember enough details to find it...

https://www.treasurenet.com/threads...found-near-civil-war-battlefield-site.431080/

 

[Underwonder]

Richard Hudnut
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That’s it! Thanks

I knew we've seen one of these before on T-net. But my old, addled brain just couldn't remember enough details to find it...

https://www.treasurenet.com/threads...found-near-civil-war-battlefield-site.431080/

Excellent! Thank you!

 

[Underwonder]

Richard Hudnut
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Ah, yes! I guess the handle lifted and turned and the holes allowed the talcum out…Then close it back up! Great ID! Thanks.