Rod And Pin Appraisal

Metal Rod with Perpendicular Pin

This item is a slender, cylindrical metal rod, appearing to be made of steel or a similar dark, metallic alloy. Its primary body is a smooth, solid cylinder, suggesting it's likely a shaft or a support part. Protruding perpendicularly from one side, near the bottom end, is a smaller, shorter cylindrical pin or dowel. This pin is fixed, possibly welded or pressed into a hole in the main shaft, indicating a permanent attachment. There is a small, subtle indentation or mark on the main shaft directly opposite the protruding pin, which might be a manufacturing mark or a result of previous use. The entire piece has a dark, somewhat matte finish, typical of unpolished or lightly corroded ferrous metals. There are no prominent signs of severe damage such as bends or breaks, but there are minor surface abrasions and spots of what appears to be superficial oxidation or dirt, consistent with an item that has been used in a workshop or industrial setting. The craftsmanship appears functional and robust, designed for utility rather than aesthetic appeal. Given the absence of elaborate decoration or fine finishing, it is likely a functional component from machinery, a jig, or part of an assembly tool. Its estimated age is difficult to determine without further context, but its utilitarian nature suggests it could be a contemporary part or an older, still-functional component from the mid-20th century onwards.