brass acorn - SOLVED

[Steve001]

What was this object used for?
Thanks

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: brass acorn

... Function as some kind of valve? You don't decorate a valve, do you? It is a well finished machined brass piece so I'd say 19th century. Function, something personal and decorative. You don't usually decorate a tool unless it is something like a pipe cleaner, ear spoon, fancy tooth pick, take your pick..........something used regularly and personal that holds something necessary to the owner...

It may not be a valve, but I don't think its decorated. I think its knurled. It looks like knurling to me.
I don;'t even think it is supposed to be an acorn, and will never be found under that key word. It just LOOKS LIKE an acorn. Just my opinion. BCH

 

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[Chagy]

Re: brass acorn

The loop on the top seems kinda open I don't think you carry anything heavy with it. It is some kind of tool to hold with your thumb and index to poke something or clean something. On what would you need to poke two small holes


Best,

Chagy....

P.S. other than that it is the anchor to a squirrel treasure hunting boat.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: brass acorn

The loop on the top seems kinda open I don't think you carry anything heavy with it. It is some kind of tool to hold with your thumb and index to poke something or clean something. On what would you need to poke two small holes


Best,

Chagy....

P.S. other than that it is the anchor to a squirrel treasure hunting boat.

I think it has three holes and 3 nails come out when you pull stem. not sure.

 

[Steve001]

Re: brass acorn

Diving Doc scroll back to the first page I think. I guesstimated the dimensions of the acorn based on a portion of left thumb that is visible in the bottom photo.

 

[diggemall]

Re: brass acorn

OK, what if we turn this thing upside-down (put the stem downwards) It would make a handy hook for hanging something temporarily (the weight of the hung object keeps the pins extended to form a hook) When not in use - nothing to snag on or tangle. Put one at the end of a lantern chain, or whatever............??

I've Googled the He!! out of every string I could concieve of along this line of thought and come up completely empty-handed.

Here's an existentialist question: IF YOU CAN'T FIND IT WITH GOOGLE, DOES THAT MEAN IT DOESN'T EXIST? (Thankfully, I get results when I Google myself!)

Diggem'

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: brass acorn

If it is just 2 nails on one side, that might be a clue that means something.

 

[DigEmAll]

Re: brass acorn

Fishing Lures Poppers..................are surface lures. This object would float   Don't think so.
Doc

"Poppers - This freshwater popper has a rattle and floats.  It creates a splash that will bring largemouth & smallmouth bass to the surface in any type of water - lakes, rivers and ponds. "


Popper
Size 2-1/2"
Approx. Wt. 3/8 oz.

IT DOESN"T HAVE TO FLOAT IF IT IS TIED TO A POLE AND BOBBED NEAR THE SURFACE OF THE WATER LIKE HE SAID IT WAS USED.

 

[DigEmAll]

Re: brass acorn

Well then, what's your suggestion genius? A salt shaker? Sure.

 

[Chagy]

Re: brass acorn

Chagy, in reply to your question. How can it be two holes that would be made? Remember, to expose the spikes you have to pull out the stem, right? Where does that leave you making two holes at the same time with the stem pulled out between them, or even beside them?? It doesn't work that way.

Doc

It seems to have a grip, thats why it looks like a nut. Maybe when you pull out the nails you turn or twist to look. The stem is in the center and the nails are on the side, maybe you can still poke sideways. I don't think that you can hang something to heavy with it, the loop on top seem kinda open it wont hold and for the same reason I don't think is for fishing. Because of its size I think its made to use with your fingers, thumb and index.

Best,

Chagy........

 

[Steve001]

Re: brass acorn

I've been imagining what this acorn could be used for and one idea came to mind that being a muzzle cleaner. Maybe the spikes tracked within the rifling rotating the rag.

 

[DigEmAll]

Re: brass acorn

I agree that the top comes off.  I don't think it is decorative.  I think the knurling is functional.  I don't think it is a weapon, but might be PART of a weapon.  

When I look at that it says to me "1970's, Made in Pakistan, 99 cents at flea market"  I still have ABSOLUTLY NO CLUE AS TO WHAT THIS IS.  I still want to say a bolas ball that was designed to grab on to the guy and tangle him up and LATCH ON.  Yet while being carried in the pocket, the spikes would be withdrawn inside... for comfort!  Until I hear something better, I still an going with "99 cent, made in Pakistan ninja thingie."

And if that rounded bottom is thin and hollow, it might float! The knurling might be so the owner could take the top off and drain the water out with fish slim all over his hands! Geez..... Navy guys. (You'd think they know these things)

 

[Chagy]

Re: brass acorn

obviously its made to hang from something, thats why it has the loop or ring, I think its a secondary tool, something you need for a job but don't need to use it all the time.

This is not for fishing, first it will sink and if you catch some thing big it will snap, take a good look at the loop on the top.

Best,

Chagy......

 

[Michelle]

Re: brass acorn

My thought is that whatever powder is inside is on top of the other end of the stem where the spikes are secured, pulling the stem would protrude the spikes impeding the flow, or stop the flow, or open the holes if they became clogged. You just turn it upside down for it to flow unless the holes are clogged.
Doc

no,no,no...what will stop anything from impedeing with the spring inside...this is a miniature of something else....time to move on with it...SEEMS TO CONSUMING OF TIME for any purpose to take such a small thing apart ,load it with something and fight a spring mechanism to put it together again...

 

[dg39]

Re: brass acorn

Guys & Gals, let it go. I do believe doc is nearest to the answer. But lets face it. To do any more solving, this item would have to be examend and that is not possible. Close the book, there are other squirrels to cook. I am watching six of them in my back yard right now. They are playing in an oak tree. They like to eat pecans.

 

[wittapp]

Re: brass acorn

OK, Time for my 2 cents. I blong to one of the oldest catholic churches in my city. We have inscents burners with similar design. They are used for "oils" which are more like a waxy or pasty substance. They have spikes used for keeping the holes clear of the oil and the shaft turns to keep the spikes inside.

Not sure if this helps, but that is my thought.

Slim

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: brass acorn

OK, Time for my 2 cents. I blong to one of the oldest catholic churches in my city. We have inscents burners with similar design. They are used for "oils" which are more like a waxy or pasty substance. They have spikes used for keeping the holes clear of the oil and the shaft turns to keep the spikes inside.

Not sure if this helps, but that is my thought.

Slim

I have always believed that the nails are to keep the holes cleared. They have no barbs for fishing. I wasn't convinced of it being a container if a spring is inside. However it does have knurling to turn and open. This could be a container for Catholic Church incense oils. Good guess.

 

[Chagy]

Re: brass acorn

What are you using for Bait? I think you're rightbut I admire the tenacityof the detectives who work on cold cases like this. Doc

Thats the fun of it. Trying to find out what it is with out been able to ask questions.

Best,

Chagy......

 

[Chagy]

Re: brass acorn

OK, Time for my 2 cents. I blong to one of the oldest catholic churches in my city. We have inscents burners with similar design. They are used for "oils" which are more like a waxy or pasty substance. They have spikes used for keeping the holes clear of the oil and the shaft turns to keep the spikes inside.

Not sure if this helps, but that is my thought.

Slim

Now theres a good idea, I still think its to small and it would look kinda burn, but I like it.

Best,

Chagy........

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: brass acorn

What are you using for Bait? I think you're rightbut I admire the tenacityof the detectives who work on cold cases like this. Doc

Thats the fun of it. Trying to find out what it is with out been able to ask questions.

Best,

Chagy......

Here we go again Chagy...I thought it was only you and Seeker who gave us these really hard "What is Its"

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: brass acorn

I also do not think it was ever meant to resemble an acorn.
However, I found this on google.
Catholic Church "The Catholic Church uses incense today, and offers it up with the prayers of the ... The early Church can be compared to the planting of a seed, an acorn. ..."