Rev war military item ?

[MissLee]

Dug this up in Southern NJ . Context was coins dated 1795/8 . Do you know what this is ? Pic close to actual size ; its not large , 2 -1/2" long . Real gold . Acorn/oak motif seems very English . Would love to hear all your thoughts and best guesses . Thanks

 

[Rock Jock]

Could you improve the image resolution a bit? Also, some imagery from other angles including the ends? Wonderful, elegant find!

 

[MissLee]

Wish i could . Its at my brothers house in Jersey. Very sorry i dont have access right now . Im 3 hrs away . I'll tell him to send better pics to me . Im really baffled though ; like what the heck would it BE ?

 

[Rammjäger]

A piece from a bed's

iron headboard perhaps ?

 

[MissLee]

A piece from a bed's

iron headboard perhaps ?

Its real gold . ALL gold . Js

 

[wolf-n-wa]

What's the other ends look like? possible pocket watch winder?

 

[MissLee]

What's the other ends look like? possible pocket watch winder?

I asked him to send better pics . Its not at my house but 200 miles away . I really appreciate your reply . Doing what i can to get better info