The biggest and littlest spigots

[Kevo_DFX]

Hi all, found these at two different sites, both from the 1800's. I know that they're spigots, but they seem oddly shaped to me. Any ideas?

Thanks!
Kevo

 

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[Gunny71]

I dunno about the one in the top picture, but I have seen valves just like the bottom one brand new. I am sure they are used for other things, but I saw them most in the oilfield, used to drain fluid accumulation out of gas lines that are used to operate dump valves and relays, scruber pots, etc.

 

[GL]

Top looks like a chemical spreading thing. Does it fit a garden hose?
The bottom looks like a petcock.

 

[Kevo_DFX]

It does fit in a hose, however the back end of it is completely sealed. Flat on the end, it's only attachment for fluids would be the place where the hose would go.

 

[taz42o]

First one is a barrel tap second one is a petcock.

 

[GL]

The top one is a very old hose-end sprayer missing the glass(?) reservoir and metal bands that held it in place.
A primitive version of this:

I think.

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Agree with Taz on the small one...petcock of some sort....old radiator maybe.

 

[taz42o]

The perforated end was driven into the barrel.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

First one is a barrel tap second one is a petcock.

Taz is correct on both. Nice complete old wood barrel tap, although it has an unusual threaded end I havent seen. They are both in very good condition Kevo and nice patina. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,218903.0.html
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,278704.0.html

 

[GL]

That keg tap is awesome! Threaded for a hose too. NICE FIND!

 

[Kevo_DFX]

WOW! with that kind of evidence, it's sort of like a green check-mate!

thanks for your help Taz and BCH.

Kevo