Copper tool

[Mintberrycrunch]

Found on a river near known Indian mounds I was hoping copper culture probably wishful thinking any thoughts. Update after sending out a few emails to people dealing in bronze artifacts I may have a lead I'll post the email

 

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[Robot]

I Would Never Call A Cat A Horse...Nor...Zinc Alloyed With Copper...Only Brass!

You can call a cat a horse if you want.

If copper is alloyed with Zinc it is brass - no matter how much phosphorous is added.

In any case there is no evidence the piece in question is bronze, nor does it contain phosphorus.

As I pointed out previously the inclusion of lead points to a machine age brass formula. Lead does not alloy with brass but it mixes fairly well and provides lubrication for machine tooling.

 

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[marion moore]

I seen one of these posted about six months ago, but I can't remember if anybody I.d it. Good luck finding your answer. Cool pc.

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

Thanks for having your people taking a look. And thanks to everyone for any new ideas and continued interest

 

[Crowslot]

I think it held a burning rope that was used to light off a flash pan on an old rifle or musket.The rope was inches long and always stayed lit, you held this between two fingers for faster shooting. Just my guess...

 

[Robot]

Welcome To The Show...Crowslot!

I think it held a burning rope that was used to light off a flash pan on an old rifle or musket.The rope was inches long and always stayed lit, you held this between two fingers for faster shooting. Just my guess...

Interesting Theory!

Do you have some "Research" to prove your...Speculation?

There may be some!

Please pursue.

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

Bump

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

In case anyone new wants to read 30 pages

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

Still unsolved

 

[Dog man]

I Would Never Call A Cat A Horse...Nor...Zinc Alloyed With Copper...Only Brass!




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