✅ SOLVED Found two possible water faucet handles - curious about their ages

[CrackerJackSon]

I found these at a school built around 1900. Both are brass. Object 1 hinges forward and back whereas object 2 would twist. First I was curious if they are for outdoor or indoor water fountains/sinks (or something else), and is it possible to determine their ages. I do not see any writing on them. Thank you in advance for taking a look.

 

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[ticndig]

pic 3 is a petcock

item in pic 2 looks like a fill valve of sorts. a float would have hooked to the rod

 

[CrackerJackSon]

Thank you, that term helped me search further. So far I am getting the results that object 1 is a pressure release valve for a radiator in a house or an old car.

 

[releventchair]

Compression relief valves were used on tractors too at start up. Reducing compression allowing easier start effort.
(1:48-49 shows the valve being closed after starting.)


Your other item might be a wheeled foot for furniture or a cart.

 

[CrackerJackSon]

Thank you for taking the time to post that video and for pointing out the exact time within it as well. This has been very interesting and educational. It has also made me glad that I don't have to release pressure from anything during my daily routine. (except from my feet after 8 hours of detecting).

 

[Blackfoot58]

You’ve probably seen enough, but here is a pressure relief petcock for a John Deere model B.

 

[CrackerJackSon]

Thank you for taking the time to reply, it is very similar, which makes me wonder if there is any level of standardization to these items so that they can be used interchangeably. My research keeps leading back to Model A/T Fords (1908-1931). The places that sell replacement parts show the one I found exactly and use the term "original design". But maybe this was the one available at the time and used in many applications. Thank you for the input on this.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Thank you for taking the time to reply, it is very similar, which makes me wonder if there is any level of standardization to these items so that they can be used interchangeably. My research keeps leading back to Model A/T Fords (1908-1931). The places that sell replacement parts show the one I found exactly and use the term "original design". But maybe this was the one available at the time and used in many applications. Thank you for the input on this.

Many petcocks are universal, dependent upon the threads.