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Jul 20, 2008, 01:51 PM
#1
# 3 Banner Whatzit, Not a banner find but....
This came from an 1800's schoolhouse site. It's brass and three inches in diameter. The underside looks to have the remains of a mesh screen of some sort. Any ideas will be appreciated,thanks,
Jerry
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Jul 20, 2008, 01:58 PM
#2
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: # 3 Banner Whatzit, Not a banner find but....
My first instinct is something that came from an oil lantern, but there isn't a hole on this piece where it should be... 
I really have no clue. Can you read the patent info at all?
-Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Jul 20, 2008, 02:06 PM
#3
Re: # 3 Banner Whatzit, Not a banner find but....
I think Buckles is on the right track, Banner No. 3 sure sounds like something to do with lamps, most likely Kerosene/Oil types.
Don
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Jul 20, 2008, 02:14 PM
#4
Re: # 3 Banner Whatzit, Not a banner find but....
 Originally Posted by BuckleBoy
My first instinct is something that came from an oil lantern,
Close enough! 
http://www.thelampworks.com/lw_companies_p&a.htm
Here's an ad from 1891:
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Jul 20, 2008, 05:48 PM
#5
Re: # 3 Banner Whatzit, Not a banner find but....
Yep, top part of wick adjuster.
DG
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My playtoy site: genius-antiques.com
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Jul 20, 2008, 09:15 PM
#6
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: # 3 Banner Whatzit, Not a banner find but....
That's a cool lamp. Glad I was on the right track.
Excellent ID, PBK.
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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