Thingie with string thru it.

[gklug]

Found this at an early site, early to mid 1800's. Did not test positive for silver. Still would like any suggestions on what it may be. I have a dime in the one photo for comparison.

 

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[GameOfTones]

This is crazy. I just found one with the string today myself. No clue what it is.
I will clean mine up and take a pic.

 

[creskol]

Looks like nylon rope/string so it cant't be real old...1940's probably at the earliest.

 

[Finder Bear]

How long is the string hanging from it, kinda resembles the top end of a crotal bell but I know those are typically brass

 

[Plug N Play]

Does this ring a bell for anyone ?
I kind of remember seeing these, like on an El Camino bed cover, or boat tarps.
I think ? I remember them getting dents in the side, but not sure.

I don't remember ones with holes, but I'm not remembering specifics, and just postulating. IDK ?

Do camping trailers use these things for tarps ?

 

[fyrffytr1]

Am I seeing things or are there some marks on the lip? Maybe letters?

 

[gklug]

How long is the string hanging from it, kinda resembles the top end of a crotal bell but I know those are typically brass

I would say it's about a 5" round loop on the string/twine.

 

[gklug]

Am I seeing things or are there some marks on the lip? Maybe letters?

It looks to be markings or letters but they are very hard to make out even under a digital microscope. After looking at this on a larger screen, can it possibly spell "Dipped"?

 

[GameOfTones]

This is crazy. I just found one with the string today myself. No clue what it is.
I will clean mine up and take a pic.

Here is mine. Found yesterday in N. TX.

 

[gklug]

Here is mine. Found yesterday in N. TX.View attachment 1723826

That is nuts. Same exact piece and same type of string.

 

[Rum Tide]

I am thinking some sort of crimp/cap. Farm oriented?

 

[GameOfTones]

That is nuts. Same exact piece and same type of string.

On the rim of the opening, I can read "....PPER".
First part of word is not visible because of damage.

 

[GameOfTones]

I am thinking some sort of crimp/cap. Farm oriented?

It could be farm related but mine was found at an old neighborhood teardown that dates to turn of 20th century.

 

[DCMatt]

Maybe a crimp seal for something. The ends of a wire are crimped inside the metal. You pull the string to pop off the seal. I don't get the impression that it's very old...

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

I’ve found a number of these before. I think some people thought they were an attachment at the end of sausage links, others thought electrical power line components. Now seeing the strings, I’m thinking sausage.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I’ve found a number of these before. I think some people thought they were an attachment at the end of sausage links, others thought electrical power line components. Now seeing the strings, I’m thinking sausage.

WINNER!



https://www.sausagemaker.com/Casing...MImravyfnw4gIVS4GzCh2FQg0TEAQYBiABEgL6XfD_BwE

 

[gklug]

WINNER!

View attachment 1723861

https://www.sausagemaker.com/Casing...MImravyfnw4gIVS4GzCh2FQg0TEAQYBiABEgL6XfD_BwE

Awesome find, Charlie P. (NY). Thanks for researching that.