3 items I'm curious about

[acowboyzangel]

The first item is metal, 4 1/2 inches long, and seems to screw into something. The base seems to have been ornate and it appears to have been painted at one time. I'm thinking something off of a carriage that might have guided the reins. Second item is about 2 1/4 inches long, is metal, has ridges and I believe was once red. Also there is threading on the inside about 3/4 of an inch up. There is lettering that says ( I beleive) UNIVERSAL VEBKLYN, the rest is missing. It also has a US Pat that is missing most of the number I can make out 1905-S-P.
Third item is clear plastic, kind've decorative. It's hard to describe. Hope there are some suggestion.
My large cent is a 1844. The 44 looks strange. Does anyone have a suggestion on who to have look at it to decide if it is one of the onest that was marked 1881 originally?

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[timekiller]

One looks like a stirrup,the brass ridged one is a old tire valve stem cover...
Take Care,
Pete,
Antique SCHRADER'S Tire gauge & Valve Stem Covers | eBay

[acowboyzangel]

Only problem with the valve stem cover, is that this piece is 2 1/4" long and about 1/2" in diameter. That's a BIG tire

[Bigcypresshunter]

Only problem with the valve stem cover, is that this piece is 2 1/4" long and about 1/2" in diameter. That's a BIG tire

I agree with timekillers ID. The old Model T valve stems were long. Not quite 1/2 inch. It probably looks 1/2 inch dia because its smashed.
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[timekiller]

READ..............................
Model T Ford Forum: Valve Stem Covers.........
Description
Model T Ford Valve stem covers with adapters Made by “Schrader” (8pcs). Covers measure approx 1.900 tall x .583dia. Cover base .610 x 26tpi. Adapters from .400 x 27tpi to .610 x 26tpi. Original condition, brass with nickel plate.

[Bigcypresshunter]

oops I didnt realize it was a large cent in the picture for comparison. I would have to agree, the OPs smashed cap found is 1/2 inch dia or over. Did I say that I agree?

[Unicorn]

I would agree that in the 1st picture it is a stirrup. An interesting find.

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[NOLA_Ken]

The threaded piece is part of a lightning rod insulator. It would have screwed into the wall of a house or barn and had a glass or ceramic insert to hold the wire.

[Bigcypresshunter]

Great ID NOLAKen. I searched for 1905 lightning rod and related patents here Lightning Rod Patents and found this 1905 patent for support fastener for lightning conductors Patent US799433 - SUPPORT-FASTENER FOR LIGHTNING-CONDUCTORS - Google Patents

[NOLA_Ken]

Thanks Biccy, I've dug a few of them here, but I couldn't find any of mine for a pic. I google image searched and found some really neat looking ones though. I think I'll be keeping my eyes out for some of the glass ones from now on.

[timekiller]

[acowboyzangel]

Thanks for that info Ken. Great picture too.

The threaded piece is part of a lightning rod insulator. It would have screwed into the wall of a house or barn and had a glass or ceramic insert to hold the wire.

[acowboyzangel]

This really looks quite similar. The only difference being the one I found is 2.25 tall. Maybe just a different model. Thanks for all of the info.

READ..............................
Model T Ford Forum: Valve Stem Covers.........
Description
Model T Ford Valve stem covers with adapters Made by “Schrader” (8pcs). Covers measure approx 1.900 tall x .583dia. Cover base .610 x 26tpi. Adapters from .400 x 27tpi to .610 x 26tpi. Original condition, brass with nickel plate.

[Bigcypresshunter]

Did we solve all 3?

[pumice]

I worked on a farm/ranch that had a rubber tired belly scraper manufactured in the 50's. the valve stem covers were that big.

[acowboyzangel]

Didn't get any suggestions on the clear plastic item. Thanks for asking.

Did we solve all 3?