what is it?

[fxsrider]

Found this in the back yard of a home I recently bought.

 

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[david680]

Cane topper?

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Cane topper?

Yep! Looks to me like one! Nice find!

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[BagLady]

Since it has a ring, and meant to be hung up, Possibly from a wind chime?
Or maybe a grilling tool.

 

[HuntinDog]

Umbrella handle tip.
There are so many styles that it is hard to get an exact match.
here are a few quick looks.

 

[cudamark]

I've never seen a cane or umbrella with a loop at the top, but, i guess it's possible. I kinda like the wind chime clapper idea.

 

[HuntinDog]

Again not a exact match, but an example..
Wrist straps may not have been very popular back in the day. Who knows??
Straps are pretty common today..

 

[SkaBa]

I've never seen a cane or umbrella with a loop at the top, but, i guess it's possible. I kinda like the wind chime clapper idea.

Those loops are a 'Brass Knuckle' self defense cane.