Capefear,
It looks like the mystery was solved. Nice work! The handle could have easily been 4 3/4 inches, and the brass ring is consistent. It makes complete sense that it was in the surf because surf fisherman frequent the area. There were shells inside of it, so I think it was out there for a while.
Truth is, I was sort of hoping that it was from an old ship, held by a mariner a few hundred years ago! Nonetheless, it is great to find out what it really is!
The search goes on!
Thanks again,
Surfline
It looks like the mystery was solved. Nice work! The handle could have easily been 4 3/4 inches, and the brass ring is consistent. It makes complete sense that it was in the surf because surf fisherman frequent the area. There were shells inside of it, so I think it was out there for a while.
Truth is, I was sort of hoping that it was from an old ship, held by a mariner a few hundred years ago! Nonetheless, it is great to find out what it really is!
The search goes on!
Thanks again,
Surfline