"W" thingy

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This is heavy solid brass at 5.3 oz. There is a threaded hole in back, with SAE threads. The other surfaces are pretty rough, so despite looking like a stamp of some sort, I would guess not. The only other pictures that are similar that I find on line refer to Pennsylvania railroad antiques.

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With the threaded hole in the back, and it being brass, you may have a makers mark that is used on leather or wood. A handle would be inserted in the back and the "W" portion heated to burn in a mark. A lot of woodworkers use them.
 

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Maybe it actually is Pennsylvania Railroad related.


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Original Old American Industrial Pennsylvania Railroad Black And White Enameled Cast Iron Wayside "Whistle" Post Sign


But CrankyBuzzard might also be on to something too.
 

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The design is of a PRR whistle sign. They are usually much larger, though.
 

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Doubter in MD said:
Maybe it actually is Pennsylvania Railroad related.


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Original Old American Industrial Pennsylvania Railroad Black And White Enameled Cast Iron Wayside "Whistle" Post Sign


But CrankyBuzzard might also be on to something too.
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I note that the top is curved in the original, and straight (horizontal) in the enameled cast iron example. :icon_scratch:
 

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Anduril said:
I note that the top is curved in the original, and straight (horizontal) in the enameled cast iron example. :icon_scratch:
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I noted that it might be related to the PRR and posted the picture because of the similarities. I agree it's not an exact match and the piece in question is small so I'm not sure it has anything to do with the PRR. I also mentioned that CrankyBuzzard was possibly on to something.
 

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I am sure somewhat slightly varying versions were used and put on various parts of trains over the years.

It might be an ink stamper for tickets too!
 

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GoldieLocks said:
I am sure somewhat slightly varying versions were used and put on various parts of trains over the years.

It might be an ink stamper for tickets too!
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Whistle signs were posted next to the railway to alert the engineer that they needed to blow their whistle as they were approaching a crossing. The whistle sign I posted isn't the logo for the railroad. It's the whistle sign that PRR used along their rail lines. That's why I mentioned that I wasn't sure that the piece deepseeker3 found is related to that.
 

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I am sure somewhat slightly varying versions were used and put on various parts of trains over the years.

It might be an ink stamper for tickets too!
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No, the Pennsylvania Railroad outline has never changed...always The Keystone State, never rounded...

NEVER.

Everyones FIRST clue is that it was found in Wisconsin....psst...notice the rounded top .....sortof related to Pennsylvania???

Given that, you all try again...I am mildly entertained on your responses...
 

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begins with an "H" and begins with a "W" in certain locations


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xaos said:
No, the Pennsylvania Railroad outline has never changed...always The Keystone State, never rounded...

NEVER.

Please refrain from posting if you have no information, nor clue on factual information.

Everyones FIRST clue is that it was found in Wisconsin....psst...notice the rounded top .....sortof related to Pennsylvania???

Given that, you all try again...I am mildly entertained on your responses...
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So objects don't travel? Just because an item is found somewhere it doesn't mean it originated there. Demeaning peoples suggestions and input in forums like this, cause some people to not post at all.

Members have been bouncing ideals, suggestions, etc off each other when trying to ID things here since day one. We've had some items go years before it was positively IDed. Some people try to help and contribute, being wrong is how we all learn. Members will make erroneous inputs, as they learn more they'll give better input. Sometimes people will give input that seems way off base, but for some reason points us in the right direction. I can't explain why it happens but it does.

I'm always reminded what my dad an Air Force SNCO said to me at the beginning of my Air Force career. "An NCO who never made a bad decision, is a NCO who has never made a decision".

Maybe instead of bashing peoples suggestions, tell us what it is, seeing you are amused by our ignorance.

Moderators if you feel my response is out of order, by all means reprimand me as you see fit, and delete my post.
 

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Maybe a Wisconsin scouting organization or militia group? Can you post a photo of the back side?
 

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xaos said:
No, the Pennsylvania Railroad outline has never changed...always The Keystone State, never rounded...

NEVER.

Please refrain from posting if you have no information, nor clue on factual information.

Everyones FIRST clue is that it was found in Wisconsin....psst...notice the rounded top .....sortof related to Pennsylvania???

Given that, you all try again...I am mildly entertained on your responses...
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XAOS you are now able to refrain from posting for one week. You do not come on here and tell any members what they can or can not do.
Cya in a week.
 

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Most of the emblems on old rail road engines and cars are made of brass. Was a good way to embellish certain parts or areas and they looked good when polished.
 

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“M” THINGY
Am I the only one that sees this two different ways?
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Making only a guess...log or timber hammer brand?

Ya a bit condescending....in case your still amused.
 

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