100 plus years old. .. Gold & Silver in glass tubes. What is this

[Jenks Oklahoma]

This was passed down to my friend from great grandfather. He thinks it was used to find gold and silver - dowsing? He remembers being told one metal stock rod was used for gold and one for silver but doesn't know for sure. The glass has gold flakes in one side and silver in the other

 

[Jenks Oklahoma]

The handle is connected by spring

 

[oredigger62]

There is another thread on T-net about them... although several years old but may answer your questions. Awesome item though !

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/dowsing/36868-spanish-dip-needles-miners-compass.html

 

[cw0909]

thanks for the memory jog oredigger62, i knew i had seen 1 b4
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/d...dip-needles-miners-compass-5.html#post2870395

 

[Jason in Enid]

yep, they already answered the question. I don't believe in them, but I think it's a cool relic.

 

[A2coins]

Beat me to it Those are pretty cool and collectible!!!!