Brass item?

[IronSpike]

Found this brass item at a current house site dating back to mid 1800's (both old and current stuff found). It's 1 1/8" long and has a diameter of 5/8". Could it be a piece from a brass instrument or a flask tap of sorts? The item does not have any treads.

 

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[shaun7]

some sort of ferull (or however its spelt)?

 

[goldguru]

Female garden hose crimp with the female nut Missing

 

[Tnmountains]

Female garden hose crimp with the female nut Missing

agree the threads were so thin they do not last.

TnMountains

 

[DCMatt]

Could be a powder flask spout.

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

If a powder flask spout wouldn't something be missing? I think the size would fit spout better than hose fitting and telescope.

 

[DCMatt]

If a powder flask spout wouldn't something be missing? I think the size would fit spout better than hose fitting and telescope.

It is broken off, right? Flasks I saw had various types of plugs or closure (is that the missing part you're talking about?).

I think it is too thin to be for a hose. Telescope part... Not impossible but I'd say odds are very slim. Plenty more powder flasks around (and broken) than telescopes.

I'm just trying to offer some possibilities...

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

I think it very well could be flask spout. For powder the spout opening may be too big, which was the reason I asked about a missing part The item does not appear to be cut or broken.

Maybe a flask spout for liquid?

 

[IronSpike]

After some more looking I do believe it could be from a powder flask.

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...=flask+spout&ndsp=20&hl=en&sa=N&start=20&um=1

 

[DCMatt]

Maybe a flask spout for liquid?

I'll drink to that...

I'm having some difficulty gauging the size. You say it is 5/8 inch? I think .50 cal is 1/2 inch. Someone smarter than me can do the math for 5/8...

I have plenty of CW era bullets I've dug. Most are larger than 50 cal.

But, again, I'm only guessing...

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

I'll mark this one solved. Thanks DCMatt

 

[dozer dan]

just a thought......... ya might want to hold up on the green check.


im thinkin its a slip fit hose flange from an old car radiator or heater core.

 

[IronSpike]

Well it wouldn't be the first time I mark it solved too soon

Any links or pictures?

 

[dozer dan]

been searchin for a pic but so far no luck.

it looks like the fitting came from an older auto or farm tractor and was the type that was soldered,
not threaded like most of the newer cars.

 

[DCMatt]

just a thought......... ya might want to hold up on the green check.


im thinkin its a slip fit hose flange from an car old radiator or heater core.

Could be. But it isn't "broken off" and/or shows no signs of solder. If it were a hose connector, I'd expect both ends to be the same. (For the record, I have owned and restored antique cars for 30 years.)

I have no proof that it is a powder flask spout, but I can't see any reason why it couldn't be and I couldn't come up with a better answer.

I would agree that you may want to hold up on the green check to see if anyone else chimes in on this item. I'm sure there are many possoblities not yet considered.

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

I think you may be right Dozer dan. It does appear to have some solder left (red arrow). Only solder one end of item.

Found a link showing a thermostat housing. Would that be it?

http://arrc.epnet.com/autoapp/8966/chiltonimages/8966/89663g43L.gif

 

[dozer dan]

I think you may be right Dozer dan. It does appear to have some solder left (red arrow). Only solder one end of item.

Found a link showing a thermostat housing. Would that be it?

http://arrc.epnet.com/autoapp/8966/chiltonimages/8966/89663g43L.gif

i think that the (red arrow) end was pushed into a copper or brass heater core (or small radiator)
then soldered. the hose would slip over the other end then secured with a hoseclamp.

also if I'm not mistaken......... 5/8 inch is a common heater hose diameter.

 

[IronSpike]

Based picture on this link I do believe it's a radiator brass fitting. Thanks for ID'ing item Dozer dan

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3039582235_c5c05941c0.jpg?v=0

Also thanks to DCMatt. You had me convinced.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Too small for any radiator fitting that I have seen. Too small also for thermostat. Its the right size for heater core but I havent found one online that short. Maybe on a very old car or a heater hose control.

 

[Blacksheep]

Looks similar to a radiator over-flow nipple found on the neck of a radiator.(where the cap attach`s, rubber hose goes to an over-flow tank)

Seen them in all different sizes, it is a very good possibility.

(similar to the pic below)