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romeo-1

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I found these items at the same site where I found the 8 Reale. No coins this time with the exception of a 1917 Canadian large cent. Can anyone identify these items? The decorative item with the threased end looks like it was threaded into something and then turned causing the shank to twist. The large "hoop pull" item looks really familiar but I can't place it. The honeycomb item kind of looks like a very small door knob.

Any ideas would be appreciated!
 

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romeo-1 said:
I found these items at the same site where I found the 8 Reale. No coins this time with the exception of a 1917 Canadian large cent. Can anyone identify these items? The decorative item with the threased end looks like it was threaded into something and then turned causing the shank to twist. The large "hoop pull" item looks really familiar but I can't place it. The honeycomb item kind of looks like a very small door knob.

They look like finials to me.
 

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I think the top item could be a finial from the top of a parlor stove. There were MANY different sizes and styles of stoves and finials. Here is one example.
 

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Angelo

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They look like the ornamental pieces that hold the glass fixture on home ceiling lights. However, yours don't seem to be threaded.

Tony
 

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junkmetal said:
Bottom picture is old doorknob (100% sure).
HH

That's what I was thinking as well except for the fact it is very small...
 

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Its for a small door, they used be only 3ft high in those days...... ;D

As I said - its a doorknob - found loads
 

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The top two may have been keys to wind a clock....
Just guessing.
 

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