Not sure, Need opinion

[candig]

Found these out back at about 10" deep. Can any one tell what they are?

 

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[mojjax]

I think it might be part of a hand operated water pump .
http://cgi.ebay.com/antique-hand-Br...ryZ26449QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


mojjax

 

[cwdigger]

I think it might be part of a hand operated water pump .
http://cgi.ebay.com/antique-hand-Br...ryZ26449QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


mojjax

I kinda agree but how big is this item?

 

[candig]

Total length is 4" and each handle is 7/8 of an inch

 

[Montana Jim]

I have a similar piece... a whatsit... if I can find it and it's the same, I'll also post a pic...

10 Minutes goes by...

Okay - I found it... it's exactly 4 inches long, crushed a little, and exactly what you found without the "T" bar handle things or any insert.

I dug mine in a field near an Indian War soldier's training area mid 1860s through late 1890s. There has also been farming & cattle activities there ever since.

I have NO idea what it is but thought some more pics might help.

Jeez I hope someone knows!

 

[Ant]

It looks like it regulates a flow of some kind, like fuel or air. I’ve seen valves and passages that look similar in carburetors. It might be a part to a lantern or stove, or something like that.


HH

 

[BuckleBoy]

Well, we know it wasn't a periscope if it was found in Montana LOL. I've also marked "19th c. Hole Hog" off my list. This one's got me stumped.

 

[candig]

One found in Montana and one found in Delaware, Hmmmmm.

 

[cwdigger]

could be an old lantern wick knob used to lengthen and lower the wick?

 

[wesfrye53]

Until you posted the size I was gonna suggest it was part of a house jack...but I sure struck out on that. I'm inclined to agree with the others that it's a regulator of some type.

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