What the heck?

[up north]

What could this be? It's driving me nuts. It is chromed in places, and really well made. Most of it is made of brass/bronze, but the ''fin'' in the middle seems to be iron. I found a lot of other cool stuff at this 1900 home site including a ladies hair comb with tortise shell intact. I really appreciate any feedback.

 

[creskol]

Could it be the head to an older model fire sprinkler?

 

[up north]

Interesting idea Creskol. I checked some collections of old sprinkler heads and saw no matches.
None of the parts of this thing are hollow, including the 'rods'.

 

[Noodle]

We want to see the "ladies hair comb with tortise shell intact"! Forget the gas valve!

 

[creskol]

Can you post another photo or two from different angles?

 

[up north]

Another view...

 

[savant365]

Looks like the mounting apparatus for a telescope or camera tripod.

HH charlie

 

[digging wv]

Possible water valve. Either pull or push handle to get a flow, release to stop. Used to see them at service stations (back when it was service). Some were quite heavy duty. Just an idea.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

My first thought is it might be part of the operating lever for a transom window, but I'm no where near certain.

 

[searcher]

Tank float valve...?

Man I haven't been on TN for a long time......

 

[JimDon]

Bracket to a folding buggy canopy. Just a guess.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The last pic looks like 2 different pieces in your hand. I wish I could hold this item in my hand to try and figure it out. Try 2 light sources to eliminate the shadows.. More pics can only help.

Does it swivel like a U-joint? Is that a bolt or rivet that is missing on one side?