Smallest knocker in the world?

[Old Dude]

I bet this gets a million views, lol. Sorry to disappoint guys Anywho....I found this yesterday....if it isn't a door knocker, what is it? Also....I asked on another thread and got no response...if an item has been oiled, can electrolysis still be used effectively? As you can see there is some rust from the attaching nails and I want to get rid of that. Any idea as to age? Thanks for looking at my knocker

 

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[The Rebel]

I'm guessing it's a drawer pull.

 

[plymouthian12]

Looks like a draw pull to me

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap as stated above. 19th C I think

 

[darthoblio]

No way to tell the age from the photo. Context is what matters here. They still make similar hardware.

 

[CRUSADER]

No way to tell the age from the photo. Context is what matters here. They still make similar hardware.

Context helps but so does the rust patterns in the picture.

 

[moramoina]

Agreed on the drawer pull.

 

[Old Dude]

Center to center on the holes is 3/4 inches. When did drawer pulls have this measurement?

 

[tennessee digger]

Drawer pull no doubt. Probably was on a small drawer on a desk or cabinet. I've dug several over the years that are about the same size.