Have no idea what this is

[SeekerProB]

not sure what this is. It is copper. the tube is broken off. the part on the left looks like it was a holder of some type, possibly a glass tube. The threaded part is where air or liquid entered then it jogged to the tube on the right and went up. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!!

 

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[A2coins]

Looks like part of a fuel system for a tractor possibly

 

[fyrffytr1]

How big is it? Reminds me of a tire inflater with a gauge, depending on size.

 

[boogeyman]

Part of a sight tube from a steam boiler. Let me get some more coffee in me & I'll take another look

 

[SeekerProB]

How big is it? Reminds me of a tire inflater with a gauge, depending on size.

That is what I thought at first but it isn't. When I get to where I can I will post more views.

 

[3cylbill]

a lightning rod....?

 

[Tony in SC]

Reminds me of a float valve. Is there anything inside the threaded end? I thought it may have had a magnetic check ball ?

 

[SeekerProB]

How big is it? Reminds me of a tire inflater with a gauge, depending on size.

For size comparison the item on the upper side is a Mason jar lid.

 

[SeekerProB]

There is nothing inside the threaded end. It is open but the piece above it is closed except for the upper side which makes me think it holds something.

 

[Doubter in MD]

I don't know why but I'm thinking sewing machine.

 

[SeekerProB]

After cleaning out the dirt I see the top part is threaded and hollow where I thought it was solid.

 

[SeekerProB]

Gas heater orifice from what some old folks have said.

 

[Bruce R]

Toilet part ?