For a collector of mourning ephemera or historical artifacts, or for an artist seeking a poignant element for a respectful repurposing project, this antique casket screw offers a unique opportunity. More than a mere fastener, its substantial, integrated threaded shank once ensured a secure and dignified closure for a casket lid. Now, it stands as a tangible fragment of local history, a silent testament to how communities in the past mourned and remembered their loved ones.