Handle/Pull No Idea... Any suggestions??? or where to look

[moose]

Hey all,

I found this in a park that back in early 1800's to 1913 was a cemetary. The city moved the cemetary in 1914 and was then converted to a city park. I dug this find 11 1/2" down and found it in nearly perfect condition.

Has anyone seen or know what to look for to ID this piece? It appears to be made of brass and from a mold as the back of the rose is hollow. There appears to be three fasteners right, left and top of the rose that are 8 guage with flush to semi lobed heads.

I mostly hunt coin but with cool finds like this, I may start digging alot more. Thank you for looking and input, much appreciated..

Moose.

 

[TomB]

I'm thinking casket handle..... HH TomB

 

[Bell]

Yah that or furniturw hardware, but given the history funeral furniture is more likely.

 

[Bell]

Yah that or furniturw hardware, but given the history funeral hardware is more likely.

 

[moose]

Thanks all for looking,


This is what most all suggested in the V3-i forum. I was hoping for a response with a possible date or a certain book to look through, but will check with the local Library and or funeral home..

Thanks again for looking, HH
MOOSE.

 

[MNCoinhunter]

Definately a casket handle....creepy.

 

[txkickergirl]

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