My parents found these in my deceased uncle's garage without any useful accompanying information. He was a bit of a hoarder, but usually of only free things, not known for purchasing antiques

Solved by @Davel23@fedia.io Swing arm curtain rods

Ornate wooden and metal poles that appear to be antiques with possible reverse facing blades on one end, and possible attachment points at the other.

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    [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Looks like a fire pit poking stick. But I can be really far off

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    The small rod at the top makes me think that it fits somewhere holding the entire pole horizontal. The small gap in the circle suggests that it is supposed to allow something to go through and the hooked tip might be holding whatever is hanging from the pole.

    Like an ornate top pole for a banner flag.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    It reminds me the bow of a string instrument with everything wrong.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    The hooks on the end going in opposite directions compared to the ornamental looking loops is throwing me

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