...20 years later. Finally found one.

[mk4125]

I have been searching the dirt for two decades and have never found one...Until today. A maple-syrup tree tap. "PAT'D 1884". The end.

 

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[Indiana_Brandon]

Nice save!! Congrats & HH

 

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[chatterbait]

We definitely have a lot of maple trees but not certain as to what types (as an avid outdoorsman I really should learn that).
Oh...please send a pint of syrup to everyone on this post and we will confirm your talents

I second this motion.Great find.

 

[BuckleBoy]

That is a fantastic find--I love seeing items I've never ever seen before. well done--and Congrats!

-Buck

 

[Slingshot]

Congratulations! With the thriftiness practiced by the Old Timers I imagine few were lost, also goes to prove that "They don't make them like they used to" is true since yours appears to be in working condition.

 

[MackinawGirl]

I have been searching the dirt for two decades and have never found one...Until today. A maple-syrup tree tap. "PAT'D 1884". The end. View attachment 1453965 View attachment 1453966

We have detected all over northern and U.P of Michigan and never found one of those. Very Nice!