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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by vintagerobin, Sep 10, 2025.

  1. vintagerobin

    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

    It has 3 small ribbed "nails" on the back. I know it probably goes on a piece of furniture and have seen similar pieces sold as going on the top wood piece of a clock.

    I just want to make sure of what it is before trying to sell it.

    Thanks!

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    vintagerobin, Sep 10, 2025
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  2. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    That thing is older than me!
     
    wlwhittier, Sep 10, 2025
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  3. vintagerobin

    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

    It's older than a lot of us.
     
    vintagerobin, Sep 10, 2025
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Looks like those spikes were threaded at one time.
     
    wlwhittier, Sep 10, 2025
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  5. vintagerobin

    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

    Or just ringed like paneling nails.
     
    vintagerobin, Sep 10, 2025
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  6. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Definitely a crest piece for a clock or the like. Since it’s (like you say) metal, then my first guess would be cast iron, followed by bronze.
     
    Ghopper1924, Sep 10, 2025
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  7. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    French/Italian perhaps?
     
    Chinoiserie, Sep 10, 2025
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  8. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Sure could be...you may be right!
     
    wlwhittier, Sep 10, 2025
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