Found this in the garden...

Any idea as to what it could be? It's got winged cherubs all around it each playing an instrument. It's not a whistle, there's nowhere to blow into etc

 

Could be the top of a cane. Looks like Silver

 

It's very detailed. It cleaned up well, I've not used any silver cleaner just in case it wasn't and it dissolved it :D

 

Have a good look with a magnifying glass for any marks, .925 is good (sterling) if its got any others you could date it

 

That's quite a find Ellen, so pleased for you! Is the Antiques Road Show due in your area? I would really love to know what it is.

 

I've had a good tug, nothing budges, either it's one piece or it's well and truly stuck

 

Yeah, is one end open? Nice hands

 

Letter opener but has lost its blade maybe? its lovely good find

 

No, it's all sealed but the 3rd picture looks like that end fitted into something maybe?
And thank you I've still got my holiday nails

 

could be. I've considered taking it in to one of the local antique shops but if it's just pretty tat I have the fear of getting laughed out the shop

 

Contact your council, and they will put you in touch with their own people I expect.
I think that's what I did with my axe head (aka a bit of old farm equipment )

 

part of an ecclesiastical candle stick holder perhaps?
Jenny

 

Maybe you should carry on digging? or phone old Baldrick

 

Well saying that... we live next to a really old, tiny church...