Found this. Box I think

[Maverick29]

I went to detecting after work today and found this thing at about 4 inches deep. It was covered in dirt but you could tell it was a square box but it only about an inch thick. Its about 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". You can see in the first picture that there is a place where the top of it comes off.(Maybe) If anyone knows what it is please let me know. You can see at the top left of the box where it looks like it opens. Thanks Maverick29(Chris)

 

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[seger98]

That's a rough one Chris, Kinda looks like an old tabacco tin!


Chris

 

[BioProfessor]

Kinda looks like it could use a little electrolysis as well.

Daryl

 

[Maverick29]

Thanks seger. While I was cleaning it I heard something in it when i shake it. Sounds like small bits of stuff. It does weight alot more then tin. It feels like iron. Thanks for the guess though

 

[Maverick29]

Kinda looks like it could use a little electrolysis as well.

Daryl

Yea I wish i could do the electrolisis. I dont know how but DD-777 can let me know when he gets his up and working. If i do get one built ill sure and let you know what it is Daryl. Thanks Chris

 

[BioProfessor]

Got a battery charger? You have electrolysis.

Bowl of water with some salt and a few squirts of lemon juice, hook one clip to a stainless steel spoon, the other to metal on the object, and let er go.

Pretty simple.

Daryl

 

[Maverick29]

Thanks Daryl Ill try to russell up the stuff to make one. Thanks again.

 

[BioProfessor]

I can't remember which thing gets hooked to what lead. Just make sure the spoon is stainless, the battery charger clips are not in the water for either one (I use a small clip lead from Radio Shack to attach both), and that the iron object bubbles.

Daryl

 

[PBK]

Agreed... pretty hard to ID without seeing what's under all that rust. Maybe an old iron rim lock?

http://gallery.webwilson.com/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pos=5

 

[Maverick29]

Thanks PBK. That link is not working it didnt bring up anything just a website. Ill try to get it cleaned up then ill get some good pictures of what ever it is.
Thanks guys

 

[PBK]

Thanks PBK. That link is not working it didnt bring up anything just a website. Ill try to get it cleaned up then ill get some good pictures of what ever it is.
Thanks guys

Sorry about that... here's the pic.

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Source: http://gallery.webwilson.com/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pos=5

 

[Maverick29]

Thanks PBK That kinda looks like this thing. What is the years they where used if you dont mind me asking? Thanks Again

 

[PBK]

Thanks PBK That kinda looks like this thing. What is the years they where used if you dont mind me asking? Thanks Again

Those are mostly late 1800's and early 1900's, I believe.

 

[detector de metales]

Just make sure when you "Electrolize" that the object is the one that is bubbling.. I did a axe head the other day by using nothing less than "Oxyclean"! worked great..
I believe that the negative is attached to the object to be cleaned.
J2

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

If its a hollow tin, you might have a hard time keeping it from floating. Why dont you just try to knock off some of the heavy rust and post another pic. (smaller so it will fit our screens). Also pry open the lid and see what goodies might be inside first. It may be a large relay.

 

[Maverick29]

Thanks guys for the info.
The box is heavy so it shouldnt float so that parts taken care of. Will Try to open it later this week and see exactly what it is unless I can clean it up to tell. Thanks again and hh

 

[Joe(TX)]

...........Most likely it is an old skeleton key door lock................JOE

 

[fortbball9]

That is what I was going to PBK.Great ID
I think that is what it is.Our camp in Highland County has one of them on every door.
Good job I hope that cleans up good.

fortbball9

 

[Noodle]

Can someone downsize that pic? Thanks! I can't.....

 

[Ramitt]

Can someone downsize that pic? Thanks! I can't.....

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