Little knob-what was it for? says H.M. Meier Pat. Dec. 27, 1887

[Charmin]

This little knob was found at an old home site/school site. Everything else found here dates from the late 1800's/early 1900's. The knob says: H.M. Meier, Pat. Dec. 27, 1887, and has an acorn and oak leaves on it. It has threads on the shaft to screw into something, and looks like it is made of brass. Someone suggested(on Today's Finds) that it is a knob for a hand tool/wood working. Any information would be appreciated!!! Thanks for looking~~sandcreek4

 

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[PBK]

It's the medallion-head bolt from a saw handle.

 

[Charmin]

It's the medallion-head bolt from a saw handle.

WOW , that was quick PBK--THANK YOU so much!! sandcreek4

 

[PBK]

Any time, sandcreek4! Glad I could help.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It's the medallion-head bolt from a saw handle.

Good call PBK. Its an old one with the patent date. Patent dates only stayed on for about 12-15 years.
http://www.google.com/patents?id=0x...axy_is=1888&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=0_1

 

[Charmin]

It's the medallion-head bolt from a saw handle.

Good call PBK. Its an old one with the patent date. Patent dates only stayed on for about 12-15 years.
http://www.google.com/patents?id=0x...axy_is=1888&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=0_1

Thank you, too bigcypresshunter!! You always find lots of useful information!! regards, sandcreek4