Keith said:

Looks like a menorah to me. Is it near the door? Has a scroll inside with a Bible verse and you touch it Whenever you leave home and remember that God watched over you

Andy said:

bracket for a swing-arm lamp mount. Kerosene.

Unusually clean – I often see them with maaaaany coats of paint.

William said:

There were swing arm oil lamps that were removable for cleaning. That is the base holder for one

Pete said:

A mounting bracket for a kerosene lamp.

Kathleen said:

Wow never seen an oil lamp holder so elaborate. Lucky you

Melissa said:

I would think a mezuzah would have more Hebraic decorations on it. I think it’s probably more likely to be a light bracket of some sort.

THE RIGHT ANSWER FROM THE OWNER:

It’s in a screen porch- but this was originally an outside wall. Thanks everyone for your input! Now I need to find a lamp to put up.

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