Copper band with holes thingy - SOLVED

ModernMiner · May 16, 2011

Any idea what this is? This is the second one I've dug, both at old properties. :dontknow:

I thought it was a Colonial Breathe Right nasal strip, but I'm thinking not. :tongue3:

Thanks for looking, :thumbsup:

MM

creskol · May 16, 2011

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I am probably totally wrong, but it seems to me those are baffles to either an oil lamp or oil heater.
I will have to check into it a bit.

Woodland Detectors · May 16, 2011

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Crazy...I have dug those before, and I never figured out what they are for. :dontknow:

I always figured they were for something 1940's electrical

Felinepeachy · May 16, 2011

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Can we see the back?

ModernMiner · May 16, 2011

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Felinepeachy said:
Can we see the back?

Of me or the item? :tongue3:

Just kidding.
It looks just like the front FP.
What is it girl? :icon_scratch:

-Dug-

Daedalus · May 16, 2011

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I think creskol is right . Baffles for the old type oil heaters . I saw I lot of these in the mines . They would burn out or through over time .
I have to say that I have not seen the ends like the ones shown here , but I would say it is the same thing. Most had a double hook on each end that would latch in . These things are a bummer to light but once running they would run you out of a place for the heat.

Rancho Leo · May 17, 2011

What you have there is part of what is called a drop wire clamp. Used to hold your telephone wire up between your house and the utility pole...
see link http://www.newtechindustries.com/pr...2%2dPair-Stainless-Steel-Perforated-Shim.html

Bigcypresshunter · May 17, 2011

Rancho Leo said:
What you have there is part of what is called a drop wire clamp. Used to hold your telephone wire up between your house and the utility pole...
see link http://www.newtechindustries.com/pr...2%2dPair-Stainless-Steel-Perforated-Shim.html

It sure looks like Rancho Leo got it. :icon_thumright:

Heres a larger pic.

creskol · May 17, 2011

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creskol said:
I am probably totally wrong, but it seems to me those are baffles to either an oil lamp or oil heater.
I will have to check into it a bit.

Seeeee ... I told you I could be totally wrong ... AND .. I was ..Totally wrong!! :icon_biggrin: