any ideas are appreciated...

[up north]

Found near an old campground. This object is about 4 inches long, solid brass and has no writing on it We found a few wheat cents nearby from 20's and 30's.

 

[creskol]

a resized image

 

[shaun7]

Something to do with viewing film?

 

[creskol]

can you post a pic of the side view when you get a chance?.. thanks

 

[Broken knee]

well maybe it is the part that hold's slide's for an old microscope? or some site for a transit? j.m.o.
Broken Knee

 

[celtex]

Old cannon site? JMHO

 

[Breezie]

If it has numbers and a dial on the other side, I'm guessing EGG counter; LOL. Anyone who has lived and breathed on TNet for the last year will know what I'm talking about. Seriously, I too would like to see pics of the other side, and a side view. WELCOME to TNet! Breezie

 

[yellow1053]

If it has numbers and a dial on the other side, I'm guessing EGG counter; LOL. Anyone who has lived and breathed on TNet for the last year will know what I'm talking about. Seriously, I too would like to see pics of the other side, and a side view. WELCOME to TNet! Breezie

That's right Breezie! but this one doesn't hang on the fence, it looks like it screws into a post. LOL

 

[wolcottdigger]

Looks like an old instrument for eye exams.

 

[Breezie]

I'm thinking along the lines of something 'visual' too. I agree with Wolcott; I think it's an antique ophthalmoscope that is missing the handle. Nice find, Breezie

 

[GopherDaGold]

If it has numbers and a dial on the other side, I'm guessing EGG counter... LOL. Breezie

Please God, not again.
I actually thought of that thread when I saw this one

 

[yellow1053]

If it has numbers and a dial on the other side, I'm guessing EGG counter... LOL. Breezie

Please God, not again.
I actually thought of that thread when I saw this one

ROTFLMAO

 

[IronSpike]

I agree it's part of a Loring ophthalmoscope

http://tinyurl.com/2bcpajr

 

[DCMatt]

I agree it's part of a Loring ophthalmoscope

http://tinyurl.com/2bcpajr

Wow! I'm SO proud of you guys!

Whoda thunk it except the "Whatsit Wizards" at TNet.

Nicely done.

DCMatt

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looks like an old instrument for eye exams.

I'm thinking along the lines of something 'visual' too. I agree with Wolcott; I think it's an antique ophthalmoscope that is missing the handle. Nice find, Breezie

green check

 

[IronSpike]

Welcome to Tnet up north That's a very neat relic

Wolcottdigger & Breezie nailed this one

Here's the patent:

http://tinyurl.com/39hybq7

 

[Broken knee]

In my opinion the only thing close to this being a ophthalmology tool is it's shape. Look at that spring on the face? It doesn't match the ends turn up and look to have had a wire between them or some thing else? I think more research need's to be done to id this. And I'm still looking, well that's my 2 cent's worth
Broken Knee

 

[IronSpike]

In my opinion the only thing close to this being a ophthalmology tool is it's shape. Look at that spring on the face? It doesn't match the ends turn up and look to have had a wire between them or some thing else? I think more research need's to be done to id this. And I'm still looking, well that's my 2 cent's worth
Broken Knee

Are you refering to the spring described in the patent text 32), 33) ?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think its close enough but can we see a picture of the back and side?

 

[DirtMan1]

Cool find and great I.D>!