An Interesting Curiosity

[castletonking]

Hello,does anyone have any idea what this item might be? it was found in an area thats producing great middle 18th to early 19th century artifacts with no modern trash at all.It seems to be a virginal site and I'm looking forward to hitting it again in the spring.this item has me puzzled.it appeard to be brass,and looks like it may have screwed onto something as there are threads in the larger side of the opening in the center.

 

[creskol]

part of a gunpowder flask

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

part of a gunpowder flask

I agree. thumb lever.

 

[Mackaydon]

Like as shown here: http://reviews.ebay.ca/Black-Powder-Flask?ugid=10000000002332336

 

[BosnMate]

I agree, black powder or possibly a bird shot flask.

 

[castletonking]

Hello,does anyone have any idea what this item might be? it was found in an area thats producing great middle 18th to early 19th century artifacts with no modern trash at all.It seems to be a virginal site and I'm looking forward to hitting it again in the spring.this item has me puzzled.it appeard to be brass,and looks like it may have screwed onto something as there are threads in the larger side of the opening in the center.

thats awsome..thanks folks. makes me eager for the spring when i can resume detecting my secret spot