Old metal object

[Reflector]

I found this years ago. Never knew what it is.
Any ideas out there?

[Six nations son]

Does the small Hole on bottom of the Sleeve/Collar go through the other side for like a SET/Cotter  PIN?    Found out west or any place near mining area?

[Reflector]

The hole does not go all the way thru.
Found in Fl.

[gregszybala]

The top to a broom?

[Six nations son]

My best guess is it's whaling/maritime related -and- possibly the end of a harpoon handle. The sleeve slipped over the wood shaft -and- screwed held in place.the eyelet was for rope/line attachment.  Most were brass but who knows ! Of course I'm taking a stab in the dark at what it it's!

[Reflector]

Thanks for the replies.
Might have something to do with old logging or possibly spanish.

[rmartin]

I wasn't ignoring your post but the truth is I don't have a clue and was waiting for someone to nail it??? :dunno:

[Reflector]

Me too!!
another angle/kinda

[Ron Kelley]

The small hole on the open end was for a screw to hold the hardware to a wooden handle. The loop on the closed end was there to attach a rope. Probably a fishing spear. Just a guess.
Very similar spears are still used today to take pike through the ice in northern waters.

[11KBP]

Reflector wrote:

I found this years ago. Never knew what it is.
Any ideas out there?

  It's a whiffletree tip.

[Reflector]

Sure is!!
what exactly is the purpose?

[Six nations son]

Man right on!  folk,s with knowlege are lurking these trail,s.  Thanks for nailing it!       Named after ole man Whiffle?