This one has me baffled

[PalmettoPride]

I found this in an area that was settled in the 1730's; I have found 18th and 19th century relics there.

At first I thought it was a collapsed cow















bell but it doesn't have a loop at the top so I ruled that out. The profile view shows the odd shape of the front side; it almost looks like some sort of figure is molded into it.

 

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[SkaBa]

Looks like a cow bell. Maybe the missing loop is why it is in the ground

 

[PalmettoPride]

I still don't think it's a cowbell. I doubt there would have been a ring above the rounded part at the top; besides it would not have been deep enough for a bell if the sides had been flared out.

I know this sounds crazy but it looks amost like the figure of a monkey, with some sort of square object at the bottom.

 

[rick67]

That one I would definitely have in a bucket using electrolysis.
It's like looking at a cloud and guessing what it looks like.
Good luck.

 

[nhbenz]

One of these things is the closest I could guess: http://www.google.com/search?sclien...&tbm=isch&q=tin+monkey+tipping+hat+bank+chein

 

[PalmettoPride]

Now that looks like a real possibility. I'll put it in the electrolysis tank & then post more pictures. Thanks!

 

[nhbenz]

This one shows the side seam, which seems to be pretty close, considering some amount of damage (crush) on yours.: Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Monkey Bank Organ Grinder Tipping Hat Mechanical | eBay

 

[PalmettoPride]

That's definitely what it is. Solved! Great job with the I.d.

 

[PalmettoPride]