Yep! That's a gas burner. Made of cast iron. The end opposite the 
burner has an opening for the gas nipple to fit in it from the main 
gas source. Length of the arm determines whether it is a front or 
back burner for a gas cooking stove. Could also be used for water 
heaters or other gas appliances where heat is required.


At 01:46 PM 1/22/2008, you wrote:
>I was wondering if anyone could help me.  I have a strange artifact that was
>found, and am totally stumped as to what it could be.  I've had 
>suggestions of
>everything from an old gas burner from a stove to a trac tor part to an
>elevation marker.  The object is 29 centimeters long, 13 centimeters 
>wide, and
>3 1/2 centimeters in thickness.  It has six spokes coming out of the 
>main pole,
>and machine-made holes 1 centimeter apart in said spokes.  the other side
>has "ANDES B12 BE 3023" embossed on the back.  I've listed links to pictures
>below.
>
>If anyone has any insight to the identity of this particular 
>artifact, I'd be most
>greatful.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Sincerey,
>
>Sarah
>
>http://curtinarchaeology.com/HPIM1360.jpg
>
>http://curtinarchaeology.com/HPIM1361.jpg