Hello! Found this today in an antiques shop. Owner didn't know what it is. Appears to be made of brass plated pot metal, zinc, or pewter. Has two tabs on the bottom which allow the pieces to separate. About 2.5 inches tall, 3.5 inches wide. Racking my brains, looked on google, and I can't figure out what this thing is. Help would be greatly appreciated!
✅ SOLVED Brass plated double spout? Can't figure this thing out!
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(milk bottle concept)
Small hole ... large insertion. / \
Not possible as a single piece.
IDK
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(milk bottle concept)
Small hole ... large insertion. / \
Not possible as a single piece.
IDK
I agree. That's the only reason I can think of why it is made in two pieces. One piece slips into a small opening, followed by the other. But opening in what? The shape leads me to think it was used in something pliable (fabric, rubber, flesh?)... Once in place whatever else needs to happen is done through the hole.
I've looked at everything from peach pitters to artificial insemination devices to surgical retractors to engine oilers.
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It's taking us on some interesting and perplexing search paths, that's for sure.
This one needs to be identified ... lol.
This one needs to be identified ... lol.
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Also toyed with idea of picking things up, ... but it doesn't quite mesh with anything yet.
Imagine a warehouse full of something such as empty wine barrels, 55 gallon drums, or beer kegs.
Slip one spout in the small hole, then the second, and clamp ... now lift with a chain.
Can't think of a practical application on that concept ... but, lifting would be a remote possibility.
The "pliable" idea struck me too, DC.
Can anyone think of a sack idea, such as grain sacks or something, that would have a small cap rather than a wide opening ?
Imagine a warehouse full of something such as empty wine barrels, 55 gallon drums, or beer kegs.
Slip one spout in the small hole, then the second, and clamp ... now lift with a chain.
Can't think of a practical application on that concept ... but, lifting would be a remote possibility.
The "pliable" idea struck me too, DC.
Can anyone think of a sack idea, such as grain sacks or something, that would have a small cap rather than a wide opening ?
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Gotta love these what is its when the OP sticks with it to the end. 
I think its functional but for what i have no idea and a quick search reveals some double spouted pitchers. But one end is attached to a handle. Dont know if this helps any. https://www.etsy.com/listing/278155744/vintage-solid-brass-pitcher-vase-claw
i notice a lot of my grandmothers old lamps had heavy brass plated pot metal bases but you dont see that much anymore.
I think its functional but for what i have no idea and a quick search reveals some double spouted pitchers. But one end is attached to a handle. Dont know if this helps any. https://www.etsy.com/listing/278155744/vintage-solid-brass-pitcher-vase-claw
i notice a lot of my grandmothers old lamps had heavy brass plated pot metal bases but you dont see that much anymore.
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My first reaction was something for milk, oil or gas but Im just throwing wild guesses out there. I keep thinking its use is for fluids. Maybe marine use. Could it be a radiator cap? Those tabs on the bottom may latch on to something when turned.
EDIT I just read back twist lock was already mentioned
EDIT I just read back twist lock was already mentioned
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Yes I think only the base is pot metal, pewter, solder, tin or lead coated
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Do the two "spoons" nest together if they are both placed to curve in the same direction?
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Been checking this thread for days. It keep reminding me of spouts on antique cream separators but they usually pointed about 60 to 90 degrees away from ea. other, not 180.
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I'd like to thank everyone for all of the time taken to research and respond!
I noticed something that may help, and hopefully not confuse. There seems to be wear underneath the spouts where it seems, to me, that brass has worn away to a gray metal beneath. Something has worn it away, and I wonder if it could be fingers. I'm wondering if the spouts were pulled on with one hand. If the device was pulled with both hands, if pulled at all, I would think there would be wear to the inside of the spouts as well (I acted out pulling with both hands, and my thumbs wanted to go inside of the spouts instinctively). Here's some photos...
I noticed something that may help, and hopefully not confuse. There seems to be wear underneath the spouts where it seems, to me, that brass has worn away to a gray metal beneath. Something has worn it away, and I wonder if it could be fingers. I'm wondering if the spouts were pulled on with one hand. If the device was pulled with both hands, if pulled at all, I would think there would be wear to the inside of the spouts as well (I acted out pulling with both hands, and my thumbs wanted to go inside of the spouts instinctively). Here's some photos...
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Thanks for the further info and pics. As with others here, I too have spent some time searching for an answer to this mystery. Your info regarding the wear on what might have seemed the underneath of a 'spout', reinforces one of my thoughts - that it is more likely an insert or speculum type tool; as DCMatt indicated previously.
It's as if it was made to be inserted, one piece at a time, into a small opening in order to open up whatever it is inserted into. And equally, can be dismantled and removed, piece by piece, once it's served its purpose.
Just my thoughts - and thanks for presenting a cool mystery item
It's as if it was made to be inserted, one piece at a time, into a small opening in order to open up whatever it is inserted into. And equally, can be dismantled and removed, piece by piece, once it's served its purpose.
Just my thoughts - and thanks for presenting a cool mystery item
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It was suggested by an old-timer that it may be the "central section" of an early fare box probably from a trolley or streetcar. By "central section," I assume he was referring to the center tube or trough in which coins and tokens were dropped?
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