Please tell me its a ring

[relichunters]

Hey all, I posted this on here many months ago and nobody could correctly ID it. Thought I would try again with clearer pictures. I really think its a very old ring maybe hand forged.

It was found next to a very old tree that is about 3 - 3 1/2 foot from side to side. It was just inches from the base of it, and it was 6 inches deep. This is on my farm which dates back to the late 1800s.

 

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[Montana Jim]

I don't think it's a ring.

 

[seger98]

The thrid picture down makes it look like it could be a ring, what kind of material do you think it is?

 

[aa battery]

not to be different but i think its a ring

 

[Dcoop]

I vote for ring..looks like for a younger person maybe

 

[Goodyguy]

I know exactly what it is with no shadow of a doubt!
It goes to a billiard cue repair kit
It is the ring that slides down over the cue tip clamp to hold tension against the clamp and cue.
Buddy~



color this one solved
I have 32 years experience in the Billiard business.
some are ferrous some are not!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is it ferrous. Did you try a magnet?

 

[ThTx]

Goodyguy nailed this one. I knew I had seen it before, but couldn't place it.

 

[relichunters]

I tested it and it is magnetic. The ring around this one is completely round, except the face plate part. It does look similar. Can you place a date on it with all the corrosion?

 

[Goodyguy]

I tested it and it is magnetic. The ring around this one is completely round, except the face plate part. It does look similar. Can you place a date on it with all the corrosion?

You will not be able to get an exact date. Brunswick was the first pool table manufacturer in the United States J.M. Brunswick built his first pool table in 1845 so I don't think its older than that. The iron clamps were in production until the late 1950's early 60's since then they have been made from pot metal or aluminum. and also nylon and plastic.

Hope this helps,
Buddy~

 

[Montana Jim]

Goodyguy nailed this one. I knew I had seen it before, but couldn't place it.

Yup... same with me... I could'nt place it!

Great ID!

 

[relichunters]

I tested it and it is magnetic. The ring around this one is completely round, except the face plate part. It does look similar. Can you place a date on it with all the corrosion?

You will not be able to get an exact date. Brunswick was the first pool table manufacturer in the United States J.M. Brunswick built his first pool table in 1845 so I don't think its older than that. The iron clamps were in production until the late 1950's early 60's since then they have been made from pot metal or aluminum. and also nylon and plastic.

Hope this helps,
Buddy~

The house was built around 1890 and fell down about 1930. So I would assume it was within that time frame.
Thank you for the ID

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Good one Goody. Im very surprised you IDed something so rusty. Call this one SOLVED.

 

[cheese]

Wow, good call Goodyguy! I remember when this was posted before and I was racking my brain trying to remember where I saw one. I have one, or did anyway...might be lost by now.

 

[relichunters]

So basicly its a piece of trash I can throw away.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

So basicly its a piece of trash I can throw away.

Cleaning it up with electrolysis may reveal some markings. A patent date, for instance, would make it one of the very first ones and would make it a collectible. I wouldnt throw it away. I sold a damaged and ratty looking plumb bob on eBay for over 100 dollars because it had an 1863 patent date.

 

[seger98]

So it's a pool cue fixer upper that was worn as a ring by some kid!

 

[CRUSADER]

So basicly its a piece of trash I can throw away.

Not unless you break your cue

 

[Goodyguy]

So basicly its a piece of trash I can throw away.

In my opinion due to its condition and without the rest of the tool and since they are so plentiful in excellent condition and have low collector appeal. I would say: toss it !

Buddy~

 

[detector de metales]

Don't throw it.. say you "stumped" treasurenet for a bit..
Good Call Goody!

We learn something new everyday
My brain hurts..

J2