What is this?

[Orbitz]

I found this about 8" down in a local park, looks like some kind of key
but not really sure, has anyone else seen anything like this?
thanks for looking, HH

 

[Calvin.Coin]

Neat find. It does kind of look like part of an old skeleton key but it is pretty hefty looking for a pocket. Also the ornamentation on it is interesting...were old keys ornate like that? Maybe it is some kind of pull or latch.

peace,
CC

 

[cudamark]

Might be a gas lamp key. They were used to turn the valve on and off.

 

[diggummup]

Could also be a clock key, as in Grandfather clock.

 

[JimDon]

I'm with cuss mark. This is a cable key for a gas lamp sconce.

 

[creskol]

I think it is a part for holding a chandelier together. It appears to have been threaded at one point, and has a tapered seat facing the threads.

 

[Mobes]

Possibly an old fireplace key.

 

[CurtMetDet]

I think it go's to an old gas lamp.

 

[homefires]

Looks like a Bottle Opener to me.

 

[generic username]

im thinking something like a fastener too. that tapered edge kinda sticks out.

 

[creskol]

I think it is a part for holding a chandelier together. It appears to have been threaded at one point, and has a tapered seat facing the threads.

Here you go .. following up on me theory, I found this:

ANTIQUE VINTAGE VICTORIAN BRASS ORNATE SCREWS 3.25" L DRAWER BACKPLATE HANDLE | eBay

 

[Calvin.Coin]

Very nice detective work Creskol! Those certainly look similar...especially when you take note of the threading and tapered seat you high-lighted above.

enjoy the hunt,
cc

 

[creskol]

Very nice detective work Creskol! Those certainly look similar...especially when you take note of the threading and tapered seat you high-lighted above.

enjoy the hunt,
cc

Thank you Calvin.