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[dirtfisher1127]

Can anyone please help me identify this old brass item I found today, along with an old 1843 penny? Thanks!

 

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[Paleopilot]

Maybe part of a fireplace andiron?

 

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[creskol]

Can anyone please help me identify this old brass item I found today, along with an old 1843 penny? Thanks!

Here is how I invision your item. To the left is a photo of an actual drop-ring drawer pull (albeit it a bit grainy) ..to the right is my reconstruction of your piece.