What is this?

[TheElementOfSand]

I know I've seen these before but for the life of me cannot place it, so what is it guys and girls?

 

[Backwoodsbob]

Where was it found?

 

[TheElementOfSand]

1800s home site that is now an empty lot, sits next to a laundry mat nowadays. Its made from a soft metal possibly pewter from the looks of it. If it was straightened it would be about 7" long, as it sits the hoop part is only 1.5" wide

 

[TheElementOfSand]

Almost seems like a weird lead finial to me but I'm sure I'm wrong.

 

[mirage83]

Handle and frame for a mirror?

 

[Backwoodsbob]

I found this in the field at farm. Its about 2"long

 

[Crispin]

I know exactly what that is. We use them when a pap smear comes back positive for dysplasia to perform the LEEP (Loop electrosurgical excision procedure.)

 

[vhs07]

Is the non-loop end threaded?

 

[Roger Mn.]

Antique rug beater .

 

[nhbenz]

Handle to a Victorian cruet set perhaps?
Some seem similar: http://www.google.com/search?q=vict...&bih=672#hl=en&tbm=isch&q=victorian+cruet+set

 

[vhs07]

Handle to a Victorian cruet set perhaps?
Some seem similar: victorian relish tray - Google Search

I think nhbenz has the right idea. The soft metal would be pewter and would be common on these and the tiered serving trays also.

 

[sutphin]

I THINK IT IS A VICTORIAN MAGNIFY HOLDER

 

[DCMatt]

Handle to a Victorian cruet set perhaps?
Some seem similar: victorian relish tray - Google Search

Ben is on the mark, as usual. Victorian era condiment set handle.

 

[Backwoodsbob]

You guy are good

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[Bigcypresshunter]

I know exactly what that is. We use them when a pap smear comes back positive for dysplasia to perform the LEEP (Loop electrosurgical excision procedure.)

Its a scary thought you being a doctor using an old condiment set handle for a procedure.


Can we mark this one SOLVED?

 

[Ant]

Could even be a hair brush frame and handle.

 

[Crispin]

Its a scary thought you being a doctor using an old condiment set handle for a procedure.


Can we mark this one SOLVED?

Lol, I hated by OB/GYN rotation. I haven't looked down there in over ten years!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I found this in the field at farm. Its about 2"long

thats impressive Bob!