Silver tube thingy

[72cheyenne]

Heres another item dug by Arkie the other day. Looks to be plated copper. Has the circular tangs around one end like it was clipped into a hole? It is open on both ends and has the long slit hole in one side. Any ideas?

[jrwill56]

maybe old lipstick holder

[jgas]

Looks similar to a dime holder of the 40's and 50's..But might be too small...Not sure...........jgas

[72cheyenne]

Looks similar to a dime holder of the 40's and 50's..But might be too small...Not sure...........jgas

Yes its too small for a dime to go in it.

[dozer dan]

workings for an umbrella.
it holds the veins and slides up the shaft and locks in place.

[PBK]

workings for an umbrella.

Note the similarity to the details of this umbrella runner from an old patent application— not identical, but close enough to invite comparison.

[pippinwhitepaws]

workings for an umbrella.

i like that idea better than mine...

[72cheyenne]

workings for an umbrella.
it holds the veins and slides up the shaft and locks in place.

Nice ID dozer dan! And good assist PBK.
That is most likely what this is. The slit on the side is where the little spring lock tab goes throught.

[Sky Pilot]

Great going Dozer Dan and PBK!! Hit it right on the nose!! Great find, 72 Cheyenne! Great hunting and good luck all! Regards, Richard.