Not sure...maybe you are

[jeffc]

Found this today on the first hunt with my Explorer SE. It is approximately six inches in length with the bust on both sides. Thanks.

 

[joekool]

welcome back

 

[jeffc]

Thanks Joe. I see you have been tearing it up as always...are you still hunting Drexel?

 

[joekool]

oh yeah, here is a recent find

 

[Aarong81]

It doesn't appear to be broken anywhere, does it? If not, I would guess it is a section of link to hang something. I'm picturing a bird feeder but this was probably purposed for something like an oil lamp perhaps.

 

[dave5710]

Trivet? What are those things a person would put a hot pan on to keep it from burning a wood table, back in the day. It would be ideal for a bread loaf pan, but I don't remember seeing any that were long and narrow. They are usually more square or round in general.

 

[jeffc]

Aaron

I believe you are on to something. I believe it might be part of a gas lamp sconce that hung on the wall. Thanks.

 

[joekool]

find it local jeff?

 

[jeffc]

Joe,

Actually, in Ohio. I am visiting my parents and have been digging up their yard.

 

[407floyd]

Is it cast iron or brass? Does it have any visible holes through it that may be jammed with rust, dirt, or mineral deposits?

 

[jeffc]

Floyd

It does have some copper exposed but I can't rule out brass I suppose. Under the bust, there is one hole and what appears to be another right beside it. The holes angle out a bit from the lower portion. It does seem like something was connected to this. I scoured the area where I found it but could not recover anything else.

 

[407floyd]

My original thought was an antique floor lamp arm, but it could have been attached to some other object.

 

[OCDfinder]

Candle snuffer? A thought without anything to back it up