I've got this cast brass thing...what is it?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by vintagerobin, Jan 8, 2022.

  1. vintagerobin

    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

    This came in a box lot from an auction. I have no clue what it might be.

    One end unscrews and there's a hole in the other end. Any ideas?

    Thanks!


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    vintagerobin, Jan 8, 2022
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like a plumb bob.
     
    Hollyblue, Jan 8, 2022
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  3. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    Roaring20s, Jan 8, 2022
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  4. vintagerobin

    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

    It isn't heavy like a plumb bob.
     
    vintagerobin, Jan 9, 2022
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    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

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  6. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    But maybe missing a standing tray or holder?
     
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  7. vintagerobin

    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

    I walked away from it for a while and just looked at it again.

    I wonder if it's a pull for something. The screw on cap and hole in the other end allow you to put it on a string with a knot in the end. Then it could hang from something.
     
    vintagerobin, Jan 29, 2022
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  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Bell pull?
     
    Bronwen, Jan 29, 2022
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