✅ SOLVED What is this?

[Kapidr]

I found this odd item on the beach on the East coast. Does anyone know what it is?

 

[SkaBa]

Broken part off candle holder, where finger and thumb went.

 

[Kapidr]

Broken part off candle holder, where finger and thumb went.

I was thinking along the same lines but I don't see anywhere on it that would appear to be the broken part.

 

[vhs07]

Broken part off candle holder, where finger and thumb went.

Yep, somewhat like this:
Small end could of been soldered on

 

[Kapidr]

Yep, somewhat like this:
View attachment 1422541 Small end could of been soldered on

ahhh! Thanks to both of you!

 

[sutphin]

NEAT ARTIFACT FROM A TIME GONE BY ..