A "What is it?"

[Stoney]

I didn't think much of this at first, but the (handle?) seems to have purpose.

Any ideas?

 

[Nugget]

Very interesting. It looks like some kind of closed ended spanner. How big is it?

 

[Stoney]

Fits in the hand nicely, I'd say about 15cm

 

[cormorant]

Bottle opener ?

 

[Mackka]

Could be a water tap spanner.
Mackka

 

[the duck]

Id agree with makka on this one

 

[Tathradj]

It is an old "Fountain" Handle.
For those who do not know what a fountain is,
Best described as a medium to large cast vessel that hung in a fire place to boil water. The spout that protruded out
had a tap on the end. They could be quite ornate as they were painted black and the spout was brass including the tap and handle.

 

[Goldpick]

Looks more like a handle off a piece of equipment, for opening or closing a valve of some sort. The square opening seems rather thick for a bottle opener, most are quite thin. Being so thick, I would have thought it was built for strength, hence belong to a more hefty purpose.

 

[Wally69]

It is an old "Fountain" Handle.
For those who do not know what a fountain is,
Best described as a medium to large cast vessel that hung in a fire place to boil water. The spout that protruded out
had a tap on the end. They could be quite ornate as they were painted black and the spout was brass including the tap and handle.

I think we have a winner

 

[Tathradj]

Thats it. LOL

 

[Stoney]

Cool
Thanks for everyone's help, and Tathradj for the ID

Nice to know what to call things