Found in Park, Help with ID.

[nitro]

I found this in a local park, it is a non magnetic metal. It was about 2" down. I think it may be an old lid to a jewelry box or just a nick nack or something. If anyone has any idea what it may be please let me know. Thank you and Happy Hunting. Joe

 

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[nhbenz]

The outer part of an old bicycle bell? Or perhaps the cap to an old lamp...but the dome seems too deep, and why would that be in a park?

 

[minelabex1000]

Good find!

 

[swizzle]

looks like a top for a bell like they have on the deli counters to get service. Ding Ding

 

[nitro]

Nitro, what's the diameter of the piece?

It is 4 3/4" X 1/8" thick. It is solid, has some weight to it. I do not believe it is a bell.

 

[treasure_lady]

I don't know what it is either.. but it sure is a pretty, ornate item! Good find!

 

[stoney56]

Non-magnetic yet looks like rust on the underside. At first I thought lid to incense burner but no holes on the outside that I see, also doesn't look like India finger bell.

 

[minelabex1000]

Is that a wood screw that shows inside or a broken bolt?

 

[nitro]

Is that a wood screw that shows inside or a broken bolt?

Minelabex1000, I don't believe it is a wood screw. It is rusted and hard to tell just what it is, but I was thinking it may be from the lift knob on top. Joe

 

[weldermark]

looks like the lid to an old straw container from a icecream parlor.

mark

 

[downindixie]

The top portion of old desk bells to request attention from service attendants.Most commonly seen in old movies at hotel scenes were the patron is requesting attention from the desk clerk.The more ornanate the classier the hotel.Made from Brass or copper or cobination of the two.They would not be magnetic.See photo's included.


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[nitro]

Downindixie, I think you are right. I did a search and found some on ebay that are pretty close. Thank you all for you're help. Joe

 

[minelabex1000]

It's really a cool find.

Do you plan to do anything special with it?

 

[downindixie]

I have one door in my workshop(doghouse) that I have installed these bell covers as door knobs,just for looks.

 

[weldermark]

theres no ding marks on the bell, i think your wrong,it goes to a decanter of some type.
a desk bell would have a moveable shaft going down through the center not a screw, and the part's would cantilever up to ding it ,plus the button to hit would be flat not pointed.

Mark

 

[Colorado2]

Just my 2 cents, but it reminds me of the retainer portion of a lamp that hold the glass shade either upright (on a desk lamp) or inverted (on a ceiling fixture)...might check it out in your searches~CO2

 

[RockinR]

Hi,
I am new to this hobby and this site, but I collect old telephones. This is a bell or some sort. It is threaded and went on to a post. It appears too elaborate for bycycle or common bell. A great find. RockinR

 

[TOWcritter]

Buckram nails another one! WTG!

 

[nitro]

Buckram, you are the man. That almost looks just like mine, the decoration is a little different. Thank you for the ID. Thank everyone for you're thoughts and guess on what this is. Happy Hunting. Joe