SteamShovel1923 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I found this possible hood ornament in a collection of very old car and truck parts, 99% of the parts were auto related. The item is curved in the back and has two attachments for screw holes, it is solid brass.Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Nice door knocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamShovel1923 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Here is another view, I don't think its a door knocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I wonder if it is possibly a drawer/door pull from a curved piece of old wood furniture. I can't remember the name but there were some tables shaped very much like a drum and that shape would fit the curve of the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamShovel1923 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 I am starting to think its for a piece of furniture or a fancy hanging lamp. Thanks for your help Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You could very well be correct on the hanging lamp idea. Are there any markings at all on the back as to what company it came from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamShovel1923 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Only the number (1) is stamped on the back , you might be able to see it on the last attachment I sent. Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 It could be coffin trimwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Based upon the length of the pen cap and dime dia. reference points, it appears to be roughly 16.875" long.Is it a solid piece, or, a stamped part?What is the weight?Bronze, or, brass appearance?Does the "door knocker" piece hinge like a handle?Any "drilled holes" for mounting purposes?The "1" you note on the back side could more than likely be an "impression number". An impression number is normally used for any foundry related cast product. The impression number is used to identify any potential molding problems with a particular impression, should the working pattern have multiple impressions to cast multiple, identical parts. (i.e.--Impression 1 of 6 created a defect. The remaining 5 Impressions poured created acceptable castings. The foundry can go back and re-work Impression #1 to fix the defect.)Peter J... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamShovel1923 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 I have figured it out, it came off a 1880's Victorian Queen Ann style library table. There were four of these, one on each leg. I've seen these at auctions. The piece is solid brass and of course heavy. It has two attachment bolts in the back and the part that looks like a door knocker does not move and is to close to the main body to be a drawer pull. Check out the photo I have a very similar table to the one this fits and never knew it until now. Tell me what you think.Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 The curve sure looks to be about the same. It would be great to track down the furniture piece it came from. Must have been very ornate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 the center part looks to be a somewhat stylized fasces. I'm no furniture expert, but the revival of classical Roman motifs was big in Empire style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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