Double looped thing - Lead Well Chain Fitting

[Bramblefind]

I found this item today. It is the third identical one that I've found this year. The other two were found at a site across the road from the site I found this one.

Does it have a name?

 

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[BuckleBoy]

Re: Double looped brass horse? thing

This item is from a well pump--the "crank and chain" kind that drew water up using these lead fittings attached to the chain, and spaced out along the length of the chain.


Best Wishes,


Buckles

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Double looped brass horse? thing

Thanks Buckles Now that you mention it - it does look like lead! I need to locate my other two to compare.

Happy to have an answer! Even my archaeology professor didn't have a good explanation.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Double looped brass horse? thing - Well chain fitting

I agree. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,271937.0.html

creskol gave a good explanation of how it works. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,259069.0.html

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Double looped brass horse? thing - Well chain fitting

Awesome info! Thanks BigCy