Name plate for unknown object

[The Beep Goes On]

Hi All,

Found this at an 1800's church site. Does anyone have any idea what it might have been affixed to? Wheatie is for scale.

HH!
TBGO

 

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[Mighty AP]

Dont know what it was hanging on but it looks old as dirt! Super cool find, Id clean it up & stand it on top of your PC monitor!

 

[Cubfan64]

Did you search "church monitor", maybe if there was such a position they had their own seat?

That's an EXCELLENT thought!!! In the same line of thinking, perhaps that is a families last name?

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Interesting.

A Church monitor sign.

"The Christian Science Monitor"
A newspaper that started in 1908.

What type of church were you working? Was
it a Church Of Christ?

have a good un............

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

I'm thinking that it belongs on some type of
equipment and is some type of brand name,

but;

Perhaps the church published what was called
a monitor; it would be an overview of how the
church is doing in general.

Could be a sign that was placed where this
"monitor" information was available.

but,

I think it could be a brand name.

but,

I have no idea

have a good un.............

 

[The Beep Goes On]

I searched and didn't find anything useful. Looking at the plate, it was most likely tacked or screwed to a wooden object. There are slight indentations around the holes indicating the size of the fasteners...they had a flat contact surface, not cone shaped like some screws. My guess is that it was attached to a piece of furniture (like a desk or table), a piece of equipment of some kind or a door. In other words, something made of wood. We may never know, but it's interesting.

Dont know what it was hanging on but it looks old as dirt! Super cool find, Id clean it up & stand it on top of your PC monitor!

I like that!

HH!
TBGO

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

GE Monitor Top Refrigerator - Working - Antique


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not a sure fit yet, but still working on it.

 

[cheese]

I'm trying to remember why that name is so familiar. I think there was a company named monitor that made victrola type record players, but not sure. I'm also thinking they might have made wood stoves?? Victrola would fit with the tag better though.

 

[Michelle]

Churches had organs...

 

[ZumbroKid]

Congrats on your best find Beep! We're proud of you. Keep posting!

 

[cheese]

Well, I guess it's not victrolas, because I can't find a single thing about any monitor victrola in searching. I think you're right Cyn. It's bugging me now, because I know that name, and I am mentally linking it to something old and musical. (Or maybe I'm just mental). I am going to have to find my pictures of old callipoes. I am beginning to think that's where I've seen it. I hate it when I can't think of something I know I should know. Kind of like trying to remember an actor's name. You can see his face, hear his voice, but can't think of the stupid name. It drives me nuts. (another sign that I may just be mental).

In my searching, I did find a company called monitor from NY that made clocks and hand-crank washing machines. Another monitor, also from NY, made furniture years ago.

 

[ZumbroKid]

Actually, i'll say what it is now that everyone is so far off base. Church yard find, it is a name plate for sure, a grave marker! Might want to go back and rebury it. This type of post causes damage to the hobby.

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Nope, no graves in the area.

TBGO

 

[ZumbroKid]

do some more research.

 

[Tony in SC]

It's a name plate from the Monitor Pump Co. In the very early 1900's Monitor built Windmills, pumps and hit & miss engines with pumps attached. Stayed in buisness until about 1940. Will send a pic if you like. Tony

 

[The Beep Goes On]

It's a name plate from the Monitor Pump Co. In the very early 1900's Monitor built Windmills, pumps and hit & miss engines with pumps attached. Stayed in buisness until about 1940. Will send a pic if you like. Tony

A pic would be great Tony...thanks for the info!

HH!
TBGO

 

[Tony in SC]

The tag probably came from the water pump that was in the church yard and dates from 1874/92. The pic does not show the tag but I have seen that style on Monitor pumps at the old farm and tractor shows that I attend. The tag is worth $20-$25 to a restorer. Monitor was a trade name of Baker Manu. that built pumps, windmills, engines and plows. Tony

 

[The Beep Goes On]

The tag probably came from the water pump that was in the church yard and dates from 1874/92. The pic does not show the tag but I have seen that style on Monitor pumps at the old farm and tractor shows that I attend. The tag is worth $20-$25 to a restorer. Monitor was a trade name of Baker Manu. that built pumps, windmills, engines and plows. Tony

Thank you very much Tony!

HH!
TBGO

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Be cool if you could find the pump.

I thought about that...lots of iron down there...maybe it's the pump

HH!
TBGO

 

[Michelle]

good work Tony! Welcome!