Got a bucket lister at the farm!

[Lenrac2]

Finally got our first whole crotal bell! It's pretty small and the ball inside is rusted to it so no ring but it has a nice smile! We found some buttons including another Losse button, a mashed army button and a cool Alrite button with a train on it! Found some buckles, lead and more headstamps. Also one little head that appears to be a lady with a fancy hat. Found a couple little pins and lots of iron (not shown) including a chain and an axe head and the sash weight. We had a great time. The killdeer were running from us doing the broken wing thing. They are so cute! It's good to see spring! Have a great Easter tomorrow!

 

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[Mackaydon]

Interesting you mentioned "the kildeer were running from you...."
I went to Kildeer Elementary School in Long Grove, Ill .
Thanks for revising the memory.
Don in SoCal.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Some history on your sash weight.
J. L. Johnson started the company as J. L. Johnson and Sons Foundry in 1936 with a small cupola and a garage he rented for $100 a month. For 15 years he made weights for window sashes, which were used in home and building construction to counterbalance the weight of windows, making them easier to open and close.
Don in SoCal.

Adding: Founded in 1936 with three pigs and $10, the J.L. Johnson and Sons Foundry initially produced counterbalanced weights for window sashes. As these weights became obsolete, the company became Decatur Foundry (which still operates today).
Source: https://yellow.place/en/decatur-foundry-decatur-usa

 

[Lenrac2]

Some history on your sash weight.
J. L. Johnson started the company as J. L. Johnson and Sons Foundry in 1936 with a small cupola and a garage he rented for $100 a month. For 15 years he made weights for window sashes, which were used in home and building construction to counterbalance the weight of windows, making them easier to open and close.
Don in SoCal.

Thank you! I appreciate the info!!