Lead t Handle Plug ???

[S.TexasKevin]

Found this lead composite t handle plug of some sort. Length is approximately 2", diameter is a taper of approximately 5/8" - 3/4" taper up towards the T handle and has a noticeable threading.

[aka, da Prof]

could be a boat drain plug----any ponds plus in the area?

[Kieth-Tx]

Told ya....barrel spigot valve.

[S.TexasKevin]

It was actually in the water. I do not disagree that it may be a spigot, but not for a consumable drink for it is lead.

[allan]

lead was used in plumbing for many years , into the 20th century

[Bigcypresshunter]

Told ya....barrel spigot valve.

I agree.

It was actually in the water. I do not disagree that it may be a spigot, but not for a consumable drink for it is lead.

Lead was thought to be harmless. We found out from another thread that not long ago even Radium was thought to be beneficial.

[vhs07]

Wouldn't a spigot valve have a hole in it, much like a modern day ball valve? As you turned the spigot, it allowed liquid to pass? Then again, I guess they could of made oodles of different types.

[S.TexasKevin]

Some spigot seats at the bottom, and when turned, lifts up off the seat and the liquid flows under. I am going to say that it is a spigot just not sure what for.

[Kieth-Tx]

Typically mead, ale & wines.

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is there a hole in it?

[Bigcypresshunter]

Wouldn't a spigot valve have a hole in it, much like a modern day ball valve? As you turned the spigot, it allowed liquid to pass? Then again, I guess they could of made oodles of different types.

Good question. It also seems to match up a with cock valve in my 1909 Sears Roebuck catalogue but they are brass. I think there are different types of barrel spigot valves. Because its lead, I would think its an old barrel valve.

[kuger]

some were threaded and as said would raise up,when turned.Some medicine and carbonated water bottles had stoppers like yours as well

[S.TexasKevin]

No hole, just solid piece.

[kuger]

JYI,these were made from pewter or brass.....yours is likely pewter