gary s fl
Sr. Member
- Mar 21, 2005
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- Equinox 800, CTX 3030, Explorer II, Excalibur, Aquasound, TDI, GB 2, Quick-triggered CZ-21, AU-21, G2, Comprade 7" & 5.5"
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Recently found this decorative Victorian era looking copper item along an old unused coal transport railroad bed that was built around 1890. Measures 2 5/8" x 1" x 1/8" thick. Weighs 1.2 oz. The casting was fairly crude especially the back but from looks of where I nicked it, the copper seems to be of good quality. Each end was broken off where there were holes for mounting it. The item has a slight curving along it's length.
Questions. Victorian? Any guesses as to what it might have been mounted to? Perhaps something to do with mining? Does it look like a sand casting was used to make it?
I have some smaller size pics if need. Thanks
Questions. Victorian? Any guesses as to what it might have been mounted to? Perhaps something to do with mining? Does it look like a sand casting was used to make it?
I have some smaller size pics if need. Thanks