Unknown brass piece

[Lodge Scent]

Found this at a mid 1800's to early 1900's site. It's a brass cap that goes over a wooden shaft of some sort. Not sure what the bracket sticking out of it is ??







I was thinking horse hardware but can't find a match.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[del]

Jeff is the inside of the squared off areas look very worn at all??

 

[Lodge Scent]

Nope Dan, no sign of wear to speak of. Also no dents like you see in some of the tool handle caps or carriage arm caps.