brass

Exploring an old farm built in 1900 in Indiana and found these two items near where the old wash house once stood. The appear to be made of brass and are 7.5 inches long. Each has one end that looks like it might pivot in an opening and the other end is blunt. Does anyone know what these...

Please help me identify this brass curio. There are two separate edges with inscriptions that are worn and hard to read. On one side it appears to read FALFEB-8 1915. On the other edge it appears to read FAB165. The inscriptions are guesses.

Post Civ bridle buckle. I found this today in southwest Missouri. While researching I find a lot that are otherwise identical except this just has a circle in the middle instead of a heart.

I found this old brass stirrup today in some woods that have produced CW buttons, but I'm not sure of it's age--can anyone help me? Thanks!

Found this on the beach today it hit at "gold ring" but I'm not sure for certain how to tell. It is the first thing I've found that wasn't a nail so I'm not very experienced in being able to tell the difference between metals. Any thoughts?

I found a big chunk of metal with a brass screw in it. I did some test and turns out its a piece of lead. It was found in the water of the historical district in old town charlotte harbor.

Wondering if anyone can help me with this brass magnifier. It had no markings and the handle is made of an odd wood or shell. Came from an antique shop in Florida. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hunted a site yesterday that has historically yielded early colonial period items - farthings, maravedis, and tons of buttons from that time. Yesterday I found three items that appear to be some sort of brass horse tack and two of them are quite decorative. I'm really intrigued by the one that...

Hey guys, I found this today while metal detecting with my AT Garret Pro in a field next to a farm and it was hitting around "84" and "32". It was also around 12 inches deep. I think it may be some sort of farm tool or maybe something obvious but i have yet to discover what it actually is. I...

I don't have any idea what this is no matches online any ideas??? Thanx

Found this interesting piece with Garrett Pro in woods, blue ridge mountain area. I think its brass, but perhaps copper. It is almost 1/8" thick. Thank you for any input!

I've started a decent brass collection. I'm looking to add some more high-end pieces. Can anyone tell me more about this, and if it's really worth the price? Antique Arabic Islamic Brass Engraved Coffee Tea Pot with Spout RARE | eBay Any help is much appreciated.

Ok I saw a post recently I could not find today, maybe really old IDK. But anyway a guy had this on there thinking it was some sort of possible shotgun shell. Here is that exact same type of item that I found. I do believe it to be a lipstick holder. It is brass and about 2 5/8 inches long and...

Perhaps British army? I couldn't read it because it so small , it is also thin or worn. I scanned it in to try to read it better and looks like latin words. There is nothing written on the back. It is the exact same size as a U.S. One Cent penny. Anyone know what this is? I live in Savannah...

Good Evening everyone! I should be getting ready for work...but how can I work when I dont know what this is!!?? I believe it's made of brass. Chimes in between 93-98 on the AT Pro. It measures approx 5" long by 3 1/2" tall. There appears to be a "2", the number two, in the center. (i might...

I have been given this antique dog collar by my grandparents to research information about it. It has no markings on it but ive seen a very similar one on ebay which i will post the link to from my computer and images of my one (as it wont let me from my ipad for some reason). Any info...

I have had this goblet for a while, just as a decoration in my house and now I am selling it. There are no markings so I don't know anything about it. Can anybody help?

I found this shoe buckle metal detecting the other day. It was 10" down and seems to be made of brass. It measures 1 3/4" by 2 3/4 ". I posted pics on another discussion board and they all say it's an authentic Colonial era shoe buckle. My questions are: 1) Is it really that old? 2) Is it...

The lock is a 1882 railroad switching lock. Found others like it online Brass Padlock Made By the Ames Sword Co. and Not sure what the other object is. Any ideas?

I got a bag of brass buttons at a yard sale and these are some of them. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello, This vase came from a garage sale, and I am wondering if someone can help me ID it. I've found some similar pieces, but nothing quite like this. It has a sticker on the bottom in what looks like Persian. I would appreciate any help with identification or translation with the label. It...

I'm at a bit of a loss where to turn but I am in need of intelligent minds. My great grandfather left this object to my mother and said to sell it if she was in need of money. It is made of brass, weight about 2.5 kg and stands at around 11cm in height. I can't see it being anything valuable...

Hey,guys,I'm sure this will be guessed right off but I'm trying to find some info on this lock I found. I found it around a house built around the early 1920s but,I'm not sure how old the lock itself actually is. After cleaning it a bit,the only markings I can find on it is the big E in the...

This is brass. It is fairly heavy, solid. On the property there was an old school house and lots of wagon and tractor parts.

Came across this huge ravine that people have been using for years to dump their stuff into...I wanted to pass on a few items I have no idea what even to call...Need help identifiying with much appreciation.

Recently I have been getting into some Revolutionary War artifacts and one of these pieces is still stumping! Can anyone help me with this British Crown motif that I found recently. All of the other artifacts all date to the Rev War (and I have found almost 0 trash) so it is definitely from that...

Hey TNET, So recently I went digging at a site occupied dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War. I found this piece several inches in the ground and immediately knew what I had. The back has the hooked attachment for the buckle. The only problem with this piece is that it looks to have...

Brass container WWII looking found in West Texas... Only thing i can think of is maybe a match holder of some sort... Cant get the lid off but sounds like nothing is in it. The object is round, just a hair under two inches long and a hair over quarter inch wide. Weight is 12 grams. What is it...

Found this relic hunting today on land that has been in my family since early 1800s. I can't find anything on-line like it and was just wondering what war it was from? Year? Value? It's in GREAT condition. It's brass, slightly larger than a quarter, has "Made in England" on the back and has...

These candlesticks have been in my family for generations, but have no clue how many??? They are solid brass, and the base is shaped into a drip pan. They are made from 2 parts, stem and base, and screw into one another. Both pieces seem solid and heavy. There is no stamp or engraving on them...

I dug this over the holidays in central Florida, it closely resembles the type in the drawing of fraim locks (Which I obtained here at TN thanks!), but this brass padlock has a crucible device within a circle in the quadrants....any help appreciated....b

These Brass Ballarina on the moon pins were found in storage, They say 1900 Souvenier, Street fair and harvest carnival, Pendleton Oregon Sept 18-22. we cant find any information on them anywhere other than the packaging they came in was from Schwabb stamp and seal co out of Milwaukee. Does any...

Here is a resent find, It is brass, 5ins long, hand made with a very sharp point and would have had a wooden handle. the pointed end is round and 31/4 ins long. Any ideas? Dave.

Hi All - First time post ; ) We've picked up two of these in different locations here in New Hampshire (about 5 miles apart). Both sites could have artifacts from the early 1700's to early 20th century. Not sure what this is - we were thinking a 'button' perhaps affixed with a large not? Or...

Need help identifying Kerosene Lamp? that's been converted/electrified Hello, I recently started looking into collecting antique and vintage lamps, a subject I know nothing about yet, so any info will be much appreciated! I got two of these lamps yesterday, they appear to be old kerosene lamps...

Hi folks - I just found this site, and am already enjoying it very much. My father was a "picker" and amassed a lot of interesting things, so I have a few items I could use help with, and I am also happy to help out if I can. This "button" appears to be filled with lead or solder on the...

I bought a brass mailbox made by the Corbin Cabinet Lock Company at a garage sale this past Saturday. I paid $5.00 for it. Its missing the key lock and another part on the lower end of box. The brass finish is in very nice condition. I dont think it was used outside. Its in like new condition...

I picked up this brass letter postal box at a garage sale today for $5.00. It appears to be missing a knob or key lock to open the door and another part towards the lower end of box. The box stands close to 12" in height. It was made by the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. in New Britain, Conn. USA. Does...