Found this at a 1880’s sawmill

[nuggett dog]

Can anyone help me ID this, Its definitely not period, Thanks

 

[ronaldj2]

What does it measure ? Was it on that stem ? Can you tell what kind of metal its made of ? Would you be able to take a couple more pics at different angles ? Sorry for all the questions , its all part of being a metal detective... Clues ... Interesting to say the least .. Is there any writing or engraving on it ? Patent dates, etc.

 

[nuggett dog]

Thanks for your interest ronaldj2, It was found in one piece, completely buried on a steep mountain slope near the base of a cliff. My best guess would be it’s made of brass.

 

[Ronstar]

Some type of a steam whistle or valve???

 

[nuggett dog]

Interesting you say that since the saw mill was steam powered

 

[ronaldj2]

Thats where I was going , more pics are good..

 

[ronaldj2]

google the names on that thing, you might get the last piece to the puzzle

 

[nuggett dog]

I’ve googled the heck out of that thing with no luck, the old steam engine was made by Ames Iron Works Oswego NY in 1863

 

[laplander]

Your right its not period. Parco is a division of Stanley tools. Your item is part of a sprayer probably for fire fighting, we use pack backs similar in appearance.
HH Jeff

 

[nuggett dog]

Your right its not period. Parco is a division of Stanley tools. Your item is part of a sprayer probably for fire fighting, we use pack backs similar in appearance.
HH Jeff

Thanks Laplander, it makes sense because there was a major fire in the area awhile back

 

[kaolinwasher]

looks like some kind of a steam release for a steem powered engine

 

[dirt_swinger]

Does the top item in this photo look like it?

 

[nuggett dog]

Does the top item in this photo look like it?

Yup, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a hand pump, thanks everyone