Funny, that was my other thought...thanks!

Linda

Linda Hylkema
*Cultural Resources Manager, Santa Clara University*
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On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 6:02 AM, Mann, Robbie <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Could be a finial for a curtain rod.
>
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> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Linda
> Hylkema
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> Subject: help identifying an object
>
> This was found in an historic and intact residential/household deposit
> dating to about 1940, although there are earlier items thrown in the mix
> (heirlooms?). I thought at first it was the wick mechanism for a lamp, but
> there is a wood (handle?) inside the metal part. The metal is very
> lightweight, chrome, I think. Pics can be viewed here:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/20752981@N05/sets/72157647231878964/.
>
> Any help is appreciated!
>
> Regards,
> Linda
>
> Linda Hylkema
> *Cultural Resources Manager, Santa Clara University*
> W: *408-554-4513* | C: *408-219-5748* | F: *408-551-1709* | Ricard
> Observatory | 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
>