Brass Something or other

[fyrffytr1]

My buddy found this solid brass object last weekend. It is 2 1/2"s long, about 5/8" outside diameter and is threaded about 1/2" into the barrel. It is marked on the upper barrel "MICHELIN" and under that is _ _ _ NJ USA. On the remaining lip are some more numbers and letters that I can't quite make out. Looks like DEE 888 0. I didn't notice the Michelin marks until after I downloaded these pictures.
I figure being marked Michelin it is probably tire related but how old and what exactly is it?

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Antique automobile tire valve-stem cover. Similar to a Model-T Ford's, but a bit later time-period.

 

[creskol]

Antique automobile tire valve-stem cover. Similar to a Model-T Ford's, but a bit later time-period.

 

[TypicalClinger]

I like it it's cool!

 

[GaRebel1861]

I found something like that this weekend but can't remember what I did with it.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I found something like that this weekend but can't remember what I did with it.

If you can't find it let me know and I will give you this one.

 

[dale68]

this is a shot in the dark---- stopper from the hydraulic suspension of a citreon.