Cataloging huge trove of finds from dump site: HELP ID, PLEASE!!!

[Stripeythecrab]

Hello everyone! I need your help!

If you recall, a friend of mine and I stumbled across a dump site about two years ago containing thousands of artifacts from the 1870's to the turn of the century. We have been excavating, organizing and identifying the artifacts for a very long time, and finally we've gotten around to cataloging our finds with photos!

We haven't even started the dozens of pounds of glass, ceramic and stoneware yet, but we've photographed the majority of the metal artifacts so far. And this is where we need your help. We have approximately 200 artifacts photographed and numbered. I have uploaded the photos to an album on Flickr for all of you to look through and help identify!

If you recognize any artifact or have any ideas, please reply with the artifact number (the four digit number in the photo.) Thank you!!!

Flickr album here: -----> https://www.flickr.com/photos/94037364@N04/sets/72157650681055838/ <-----

Just as a sampling of some of our finds:

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

0024 = log cabin syrup tin0044 &0045 =harmonica reeds0075&0076 =spanner wrench, 0158 =porcelain door knob0159 =telephone pole insulator

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Looks like you found the mother load! Congratulations! I love the fact you are properly recording/documenting your finds.

 

[jude061]

0025 - straight razor blade
0010 and 0011 - table knife blades

 

[DBANDGB]

73-lag bolt, 84-sickle bar blade guide, 110-monkey wrench, 119-old door latch,38 top of tractor exhausst pipe, 136- part of a rug beater

 

[mick56]

0119 door lock

 

[villagenut]

0085 is a sad iron pedestal stand similar to this one...yours is only half there...find the rest.

 

[relic nut]

75@76 look like wrench for large water pipe/hose connector. 77 is pitch fork handle. 146 threw 151 look like key and lip from sardine can

 

[villagenut]

0184 is the hook portion of a hat and coat hook.


0013 is from merchant L.M.Malany and Co. Malany started out as a partner in the firm of Summers,Morrison and Co. They were Commission merchants dealing in produce during the 1880s. Malany struck out on his own venture not long after this affiliation.


BTW you guys got a good dump site there, Now you are def hooked for life. And most importantly, GOOD JOB on your recording process.

 

[Stripeythecrab]

0013 is from merchant L.M.Malany and Co. Malany started out as a partner in the firm of Summers,Morrison and Co. They were Commission merchants dealing in produce during the 1880s. Malany struck out on his own venture not long after this affiliation.

Thank you! We've been trying to research Mr. Malany for quite some time now, with little luck. When we first unearthed that piece, it was completely crumpled and we had no idea it was anything beyond scrap. Thankfully Adam unfolded it and saw a few letters, so we didn't just relegate it to the pile of junk.

And thank you to everyone else for your input and replies! We appreciate it greatly! Adam and I will continue to reassemble and photograph our finds, so we'll continue to need your help in the future! Happy hunting!

 

[kingskid1611]

Interesting dumpsite. I would dig it to for miles if need be. Congrats

 

[gheenoe78]

044 an 045 are harmonica reeds

 

[tamrock]

Looks like most items one would find on a late19th early 20th century farm. I'd say your doing what my mother meant in telling me to go and find something constructive to do when I got bored. Why on earth did I ever buy video games for my kids ... Looks like a load of fun.

0072 part of hand crank coffee grinder.

 

[villagenut]

0029 is half of a pair of candy tongs.The Acme Candy Company from the turn of the century, 1900 or so. See this link to a similar candy tong identification here on tnet.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/441953-bracelets.html#post4288042

 

[DCMetal]

0028
Looks like a push button plate cover or buzzer cover but I don't see a place for screws.
Looks either Arts & Crafts or 1920's English Tudor. Amazing... Have fun!

 

[jwarner51]

Looks like you found the mother load! Congratulations! I love the fact you are properly recording/documenting your finds.

I can second that! Very professional and organized way.