Unidentifiable object.

[Foster]

This was found at a mid-1800s homeplace site. Not sure what it is. Please help.

 

[I Dig WV]

Hits a ruler from Ace Hardware........

 

[Subterranean]

Looks like a modern sink drain sleeve assembly, but obviously a much older style. Keep diggin' that site! Sub

 

[ironhorse]

I think a lot of things can be identified, I don't think too many can be 'unidentifiable'

Your item looks like an old candle holder, the slot in the side had a lever attached to push out the candle stumps after they burned down and has since rusted

 

[swamp yankee]

Either a sink tailpiece or a lead gutter/downspout connector?

 

[Foster]

Thanks ironhorse!

 

[ARC]

Agreed with Ironhorse.