Tooting what type of horn?

[sckimbershot]

I hit one of my usual spots that had been destroyed by Sherman's troop as they pillaged their way through South Carolina. This particular spot once comprised of a hotel and stage coach stop and was adjacent to a town center. Previous finds included canister shot, cannon fragments a few militia pieces, etc. Today, amongst my discoveries, I found a portion of what I believe to be a valved piece of a horned instrument. It appears to be brass and doesn't look damaged. Does this look familiar?

 

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[RobRieman]

It sure looks like valve of some type or a quick disconnect fitting of some sort.

 

[kingskid1611]

It looks like off of a instrument for sure. I would be interested in finding out myself. Congrats on the recovery

 

[cjon455]

that's really cool, man so much potential in that piece, gets the mind going !!

 

[guardez]

It is an automatic valve for the end of a powder flask or shot flask for a muzzleloading firearm. Sometimes these were also
installed on a powderhorn. Considering the history of the site, my bet is a powderflask.
Good find. HH

Guardez

 

[sutphin]

Not no saxophone or flute don't think maybe guardez has it right.vanzutphen

 

[villagenut]

It is an automatic valve for the end of a powder flask or shot flask for a muzzleloading firearm. Sometimes these were also
installed on a powderhorn. Considering the history of the site, my bet is a powderflask.
Good find. HH

Guardez

Agree with guardez, it looks more like a powder horn piece than a musical horn piece.

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[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[sckimbershot]

You nailed it!

It is an automatic valve for the end of a powder flask or shot flask for a muzzleloading firearm. Sometimes these were also
installed on a powderhorn. Considering the history of the site, my bet is a powderflask.
Good find. HH

Guardez

Thanks for the id. I googled the powder flask and within seconds was able to verify the find.

 

[park pirate]

Cool..

 

[Jeff H]

Very nice. I have one just like it. It's a measured pour spout from either a powder flask or a shot flask.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very nice find. Congrats! Good to see treasure coming out of the Carolinas. GL&HH!