Any guesses as to what this is? >> NEW PHOTOS and INFO ADDED BELOW<<

[creskol]

I didn't dig it, but trying to help ID it for the digger that did.
It originally had a wooden handle that slipped into the socket that was held in place by a pin
Thanks.

 

[creskol]

I don't know where your are located at but it reminds me of a tool used to grab lines for a boat. Was it found in an area where that would be likely?

Hmmm .. Now that's a good possibility .. It was found near the Licking River in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

 

[jeff of pa]

I vote to 'fry' it; does Dennis do electrolysis?

I agree, if he can.

With wood in it, I'd say definately was on a post.

IF He can get this whole word or Letters
clear, a Google image search may help

 

[Silver Searcher]

I vote to 'fry' it; does Dennis do electrolysis?

I agree, if he can.

With wood in it, I'd say definately was on a post.

IF He can get this whole word or Letters
clear, a Google image search may help

More like shot blast it

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Any guesses as to what this is?

It looks like the end of a pole used to open and close out of reach windows, much like the ones in an older school. The up shaped part to push the latch open. The down shaped part to pull it closed.

Try to get those letters creskol.

 

[Breezie]

Re: Any guesses as to what this is?

It looks like the end of a pole used to open and close out of reach windows, much like the ones in an older school. The up shaped part to push the latch open. The down shaped part to pull it closed.

Tell us those letters creskol.

BCH, I agree with you that it fit on the end of a pole/stick and was used to open/close 'something;' whether it be a window or a gas lamp or either to retrieve something like a rope for a boat. I'm glad you were able to find the pic of the modern ones. Breezie

 

[bradyboy]

question
what type of screw threads
right or left hand turn?
fine thread or very course thread?
the thread of this item should determin if it is used for gas
Brady

 

[creskol]

question
what type of screw threads
right or left hand turn?
fine thread or very course thread?
the thread of this item should determin if it is used for gas
Brady

What threads are you talking about?

 

[Deftone]

question
what type of screw threads
right or left hand turn?
fine thread or very course thread?
the thread of this item should determin if it is used for gas
Brady

What threads are you talking about?

It's a candy cane.

 

[creskol]

question
what type of screw threads
right or left hand turn?
fine thread or very course thread?
the thread of this item should determin if it is used for gas
Brady

What threads are you talking about?

It's a candy cane.

You are right!

 

[bradyboy]

I'm asking if the one end is threaded - female thread
reason for asking is -
Gas fed lines require a course thread, also a reversed thread
I finer thread would indicate a standard pipe thread, to connect to standard pipes
It really is an important question
Brady

 

[savant365]

I'm asking if the one end is threaded - female thread
reason for asking is -
Gas fed lines require a course thread, also a reversed thread
I finer thread would indicate a standard pipe thread, to connect to standard pipes
It really is an important question
Brady

It isn't threaded. It had a wooden handle held by a pin. If you look at the last pic in reply #15 you can see the inside of it pretty good.

 

[Marchas45]

How heavy is it? It might be for tapping down not for lifting up if it's heavy.

 

[creskol]

He is working on it now to try to get it clean. Hopefully, it will reveal some more clues. I am off to Texas for a week,
but will post any updates if there are any when I return.

 

[Breezie]

Creskol, anyone from Dennis on the fish fry? Breezie