PLEASE HELP Identify

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Rob-IL

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I dont know what they are...but ....back in November or December of 2005or Jan 06 there was a guy that was digging these at old sites and was asking what they were. At that time I thought they were parts of cast iron chests...But I dont know now....I think he was finding these In New England area , I cant quite remember ....I will look
 

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Hiya Rob... and if I've not already welcomed you to treasurenet... welcome!

What years do you mean when you say "early" homsites?

Can you please post a picture of the other side as well to help us out?

I think gypsy will figure it out soon... :D

I helped ya' with your picture...
 

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Oh No, not these things again! :D Welcome Rob. I hope we can figure these out this time around.
 

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Can your finger easily fit inside the hole? Is it cast iron? If you can say yes to both questions, I think it might have something to do with wood or coal stoves. Dunno, though, I never lived in New England 200 years ago. LOL
 

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Montana Jim said:
Hiya Rob... and if I've not already welcomed you to treasurenet... welcome!

What years do you mean when you say "early" homsites?

Can you please post a picture of the other side as well to help us out?

I think gypsy will figure it out soon... :D

I helped ya' with your picture...
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Hello & Thanks for the picture help. The sites that these come from seem to be pre-1900 maybe well before 1900 or even early 1800s. Would really love to know what they are. Best Regards, Rob-IL
 

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It does have something to do with old coal water heaters, But I don't know what. I had one just like it in an old 1850 house I owned,I found it in the wood/coal box of the houses retrofitted hot water heater but the house burned down last year so no photos sorry. :-\
 

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Underbear said:
It does have something to do with old coal water heaters, But I don't know what. I had one just like it in an old 1850 house I owned,I found it in the wood/coal box of the houses retrofitted hot water heater but the house burned down last year so no photos sorry. :-\
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Hello & Thanks for your reply. As many of these I've found it's hard to believe that nobody has been able to tell me exactly what they are. Sure would be nice to know.
 

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Base on all the info I've heard, I will tell you what I would have used it for. I would have used it to hold hot pipes (like water or steam pipes) off of the floor or walls. Slide it onto the pipe and place the feet downward, the ridge in the top of the circle would help dissipate heat.
 

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Most of the replies have been in what I would call "Possible" category, but nothing really convincing. Does anyone know of a individual or site I can contact for a definite ID????
 

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Rob-IL said:
I have found these in different sizes at early homesites and would like to know what they are. "This piece must be a real stumper" The doll toilet seat reply took allot of imagination but I guess it's a good as any so far LOL. Maybe some one will recognize it!!
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I have plenty of imagination & I aim to please. If I know what it is - I give the answer. If I don't know I still give 'A' answer. (but never serious)
 

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Rob-IL said:
Most of the replies have been in what I would call "Possible" category, but nothing really convincing. Does anyone know of a individual or site I can contact for a definite ID????
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How about ASK MARK PARKER
 

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Rob-IL said:
Most of the replies have been in what I would call "Possible" category, but nothing really convincing. Does anyone know of a individual or site I can contact for a definite ID????
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Just trying to stear you in a direction, or help someone else jump start their memory and tell you what it is...

Old iron trash like that coulda' been used for damned near anything.

I know I would have used it to hold down my paper garbage in the trash can. ;)
 

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