You are bidding on an early vintage 5 string banjo tail piece...at least I think that's what it is.  It came to me in a large purchase of vintage instruments parts from a now-closed music shop in business since the 70s.  This is quite small...it measures only 1" in width.  It appears to be made of brass, it may have been plated at one point in the past but if it was all of the plating is gone.  The pins for affixing the strings are all solidly in place, though the tail piece itself seems to maybe be a little mis-shapen (maybe, I'm not 100% sure...maybe you know).  Don't know if it can still be used or not. I've told you about all I can about it, so please feel free to ask questions if you need more info, but please be specific about what you need to know.   Sold as-is so please ask all questions before bidding and make sure you want it before you buy.  Shipping to US only, no international shipping offered.  Shipping will be by priority mail w/insurance and will be $11.95.  Thanks for your interest.