Help ID Chain

[Mike_P]

I was out yesterday on a 40s era home site in a rural agricultural area and dug up about 14ft of brass or copper chain.
Anyone have any idea what the intended use would have been?

 

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[relic nut]

I've seen chain like that used to hang fluorescent light fixtures.

 

[Johncoho]

I have used it for hanging fluorescent fixtures and also for fishing walls for wiring, phone and electrical.

 

[against the wind]

I've also seen that type of cut to a short length and attached to a padlock. The chain is then bolted to a door so that it doesn't get misplaced.

 

[CRUSADER]

I've seen similar to flush my Nan's toilet.

 

[ARC]

Its called sash chain.

 

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[park pirate]

Looks like a mail mans chain...

 

[HCW]

Sash chain . I've used it .

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Interesting chain!

 

[Roundness]

I've also seen those chains attached to the weights in a grandfather clock... I agree with all the other uses posted also. This type chain has been used for many different purposes.

 

[Trezurehunter]

It really was an all purpose chain. Could have been used for just about anything.

 

[Mike_P]

Thanks to all that responded.
From the dimensions listed online, my chain is #50 size with a safe working load of 225lbs.
To me, it looks like it might be bronze and not brass. The closest size I could find a price for online was #40 size bronze at $4.30 a ft. At that price, my 14ft. chain would have a value of more than $60. Not a bad recovery.

 

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