any idea?

[DanInMA]

Found this copper or alloy item in field next to 1890 V nickel. It is hollow and threaded inside the neck. My first impression, until I saw the threads was that it was a lipstick. Now it looks as though it might have been a handle for something. No markings. Any help is appreciated.--Dan

 

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[Cladius]

Looks like the handle to a screw driver set they used to make. The different tips fit (screwed) into the handle. Cladius.

 

[RON (PA)]

I agree with Cladius. Looks like a screw driver handle.

RON(PA)

 

[chuckered]

Could be very easily a handle for holding files since you said it had treads in it. That would be my guess, I have some wooden ones just like it.

 

[BRD]

It appears to be a very old automobile valvestem cover. I would guess the teens.
Thanks,
BRD

 

[wayne]

daninmay - i'll go along with it being a valve stem cover - i once had several of them that looked like yours but were in better shape. then again they were probably made when i was a teenager. wayne

 

[Hank]

That appears to be the "Big Foot" ceremonial drinking vessel . Mrs.Big Foot must be very angry over its loss.

 

[DanInMA]

Thanks guys...

Haven't been around lately to check your responses. Looks like valve stem cover gets it! 40 guys at my club meeting last month couldn't get it right--but you did----Thanks

 

[lonewolfe]

valve stem covers get my vote too! I've found 100s of them. I live in an area where there are a lot of small stamping companies, etc. that manufacture car parts, and I have dug these by the dozens from places that are/have been shut down or no longer exist on the properties.