...20 years later. Finally found one.

[mk4125]

I have been searching the dirt for two decades and have never found one...Until today. A maple-syrup tree tap. "PAT'D 1884". The end.

 

[Indiana_Brandon]

Nice save!! Congrats & HH

 

[chatterbait]

We definitely have a lot of maple trees but not certain as to what types (as an avid outdoorsman I really should learn that).
Oh...please send a pint of syrup to everyone on this post and we will confirm your talents

I second this motion.Great find.

 

[BuckleBoy]

That is a fantastic find--I love seeing items I've never ever seen before. well done--and Congrats!

-Buck

 

[Slingshot]

Congratulations! With the thriftiness practiced by the Old Timers I imagine few were lost, also goes to prove that "They don't make them like they used to" is true since yours appears to be in working condition.

 

[MackinawGirl]

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We have detected all over northern and U.P of Michigan and never found one of those. Very Nice!