Tax Token? - SOLVED

[sniffer]

can anybody tell me what these are?
I believe the one is a tax token, yeah I know it's a quarter, ha beat ya to it.
is that a button? it is made of lead, but the hole looks like it was shot through.
the last thing I have no clue, I can tell you it's copper other than that I'm at a loss

 

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[diggummup]

Re: Tax Token?

I think you forgot the photo.

 

[sniffer]

Re: Tax Token?

sorry about that I'm new to posting pictures

 

[PBK]

Re: Tax Token?

The elongated, slotted brass item in the center is the reed-frame of a reed from an organ or similar musical instrument.

Source: http://www.musical-museum.org/teachersframe.htm

Organ reeds

What are they like and how do they work?

Metal reeds, usually of brass, were developed early in the 19th century. They look like this photo here. Air flowing across a mounted reed causes it to vibrate and make a sound pitched according to its shape and size. They can be shaped so that they imitate various instruments, such as a flute, oboe or piccolo, etc.

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[sniffer]

Re: Tax Token?

thanks PBK, you nailed it, I'm going back today I'll run in relic today see if I can come with some more of the organ

 

[PBK]

Re: Tax Token?

Glad I could help!

If you can post a closeup of the suspected tax token, &/or any lettering on it, I may be able to identify that one for you, too.

 

[sniffer]

Re: Tax Token?

here's some closer pictures, although they're closer I don't think better, I couldn't find any printing or numbers

 

[PBK]

Re: Tax Token?

Thanks, Sniffer! Can't say that I recognize it as a tax token of any sort, but if it is, maybe one of TNet's real token experts can come through for you on this one.

 

[snook]

Re: Tax Token?

bobbin spool end

 

[sniffer]

Re: Tax Token?

I forgot to mention it's made of aluminum, rang up as a ring/tab

 

[dg39]

Re: Tax Token?

bobbin spool end

I think you nailed it!
DG

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Tax Token?

I dont have a picture, but it looks like it is from a central air conditioner where the pipe/valve enters the cabinet, it will be attached with an aluminum piece like this on some A/C units. Ill see if I can find one in my warehouse tommorrow.

 

[sniffer]

Re: Tax Token?

I did a little more checking another guy I talked to said it came from an ac system from a car