Curious Item, Flag Or Tool Holder; Leather & Copper And Brass; 19th Century

A great, intriguing, and well-crafted item. I can’t say exactly what it was used for, but I think it’s a tool holder, or a flag or banner holder. Made from a wide strip of leather rolled around itself, it is riveted at the top and bottom with copper and brass. At the top, a brass band riveted with copper holds a loop for hanging—on a belt, for example. 
In generally good condition, with some minor cracking on the leather and various stains that I didn’t dare to clean. Nice genuine patina.. 
European craftsmanship, dating from the 19th century. 
Dimensions: 51 cm H x 4.5 cm

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