Small jar, seems like brass!!

[The_Pro]

Did some cleaning by sanding.. some dipping in kerosene and vinegar.. have no idea about date or content.. came with about 5 kg of old coins, bought wholesale about a year ago... Noticed it only a week ago... Any idea?

 

[The_Pro]

For scale.

 

[Tpmetal]

Intersting, no idea what it could be. Looks like a cartridge box finial to me

 

[tamrock]

Leg to an old vanity or alarm clock ??

 

[The_Pro]

Leg to an old vanity or alarm clock ??

Interesting idea... Hmmmmm... Will saw it into two halves then.

 

[creskol]

looks like an old door hinge finial to me

 

[old digger]

Why saw it in half? Just leave it as it is.

 

[DCMatt]

Intersting, no idea what it could be. Looks like a cartridge box finial to me

It does look like a cartridge box finial.

 

[A2coins]

Why have you tortured it and want to cut it in half? Be careful of how you handle things if they are relics or have any value lol You coul drill a few holes in it and smash it with an axe..

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Cool, good luck with the saw lol