The CLAW!

[kyphote]

Found this in a field full of Confederate relics sitting atop Colonial ones. The hole appears to be threaded but can't say for sure. I guess it's not really a claw, but thought I'd make it interesting!

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Looks like it could be used to bend tin or copper sheet. Cool find!

 

[Breezie]

It looks like a leg to some decorative piece, like a candelbra etc. Interesting find, Breezie

 

[BW]

Looks like part of a decrative screw hook to me or that what it reminds me of as a kid some of my aunts living in the old homes had these decrative screws in the walls that they would hang flowers or a coat on ....

See link for something that is close ....

http://lawn-and-garden.hardwarestore.com/80-517-plant-ceiling-hooks.aspx

bill g.

 

[Noodle]

Definitely meant to be attached to something (wall, piece of furniture, etc.) -Noodle

 

[BuckleBoy]

Picture frame hook perhaps?

 

[DCMatt]

Is the slot open? Maybe part of a place card holder?

 

[kyphote]

Is the slot open? Maybe part of a place card holder?

There does look to be a very slim slit between the fingers. This said, there's no real balance to the piece -- it kind of rolls around. So while I do find it interesting that the fingers don't connect, I'm not sure about a card holder. But who knows, it could have been attached to something that prevented it from rolling. PS to Breezie: I like the candelabra suggestion. Continued thanks to all.

 

[kyphote]

I posted this a LONG time ago but learned with 90% confidence that it's the end to a 19th century walking cane. Just thought I'd share for our historical archive.

 

[hammered]

Hi kyphote, could you post some bigger pictures , thanks mate.


hammered

 

[kyphote]

Hi kyphote, could you post some bigger pictures , thanks mate.


hammered

The image is 150 dpi, so if you click the paper clip just below it, you should be able to zoom and retain good resolution. Is there a particular angle that might help? Happy to accomodate.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I posted this a LONG time ago but learned with 90% confidence that it's the end to a 19th century walking cane. Just thought I'd share for our historical archive.

thanks for the update.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

dont forget the green check

 

[Daedalus]

My Great Grandmother had ones just about the same on one of here chest type Box , it was supposed to be a stylized Elephant and was used to open the drawers in the writing desk part . This thing was for traveling and carried about everything you needed.
You might check these and see if it was the same as what I saw.