What is this?

[Backyard goldmine]

I know it’s not a bottle, but I’m hoping you guys might have come across one of these before. It’s made out of wood and I’m assuming it’s from the 1900’s-1930’s since that is the dates of the bottles if found. Any ideas?

 

[UncleBruce]

Looks like a paint brush handle.

 

[Jamdam]

Same

 

[Hamco]

I agree but maybe a tent stake?

 

[Backyard goldmine]

Looks like a paint brush handle.

I think you might be right.

 

[LalaGirl]

I know it’s not a bottle, but I’m hoping you guys might have come across one of these before. It’s made out of wood and I’m assuming it’s from the 1900’s-1930’s since that is the dates of the bottles if found. Any ideas?

Is the lower part in the photo (the flared part) flat or rounded?
My first thought was some kind of spindle, but if it is flat, than paintbrush handle makes a lot of sense...