Found this pipe today and its old, i mean really old ? ?

[traderoftreasures]

Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Hello I found this metal pipe today and it has the appearance of older than dirt to me
any ideas? on age or id? IT sure was hot today...these first pictures I got a v nickel for reference

 

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[kuger]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

It doesnt appear the hole enters the bowl I am sure it does though?You are right "looks",old regardless

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

I never noticed Kuger but it doesn't go through. also the little glob in there is metal. I dug around and the hole goes pretty deep.

 

[kuger]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

I am wondering if it is some kind of ladle?A metal rod inside of a wood handle maybe?Possibly a lead ladle?

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

oooo i never thought of that ??

 

[ivan salis]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

curtain rod holder (wth screw in type screw rusted away)?

 

[BttleDiggerDrew]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Hey! thats mine, I lost that ten years ago...I forgot where I put it, its from a recently closed down head shop...j/k

 

[Breezie]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

ToT, It looks like the mortar from a mortar and pestle, probably used for mixing medicine or herbs since it is so small. The hole in the end could have held some type of handle. And like you said, it looks old as dirt! Super find, Breezie

 

[NGE]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Looks like the socket end of a ball joint..........NGE

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Looks like the socket end of a ball joint..........NGE

Seeing the pics, I was trying to find the right words, but you got it
Mike

 

[AU24K]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Looks like the socket end of a ball joint..........NGE

I agree.

Breezie, I think it is too small for a mortar/pestle.

Scott

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Here are some updated picture of the inside. and that's a 1/2 dollar for size reference.

 

[Breezie]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Although the ball joint probably makes more sense, after seeing the other pics, I'm still leaning toward the medical side. I wonder if it could be a 'mammy made' apothecary spoon? Below is a pic of one made from a Morgan silver dollar. Breezie

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

And the hole is only about as wide as 14 gauge wire with the insulation

 

[Breezie]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

And the hole is only about as wide as 14 gauge wire with the insulation

Yep, it does make sense that it is a ball joint. Something else that it reminds me of are the 'air scoop' thingies on a weathervane, but I don't know if they were made of iron. At any rate, it's still a cool find, Breezie

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

And the hole is only about as wide as 14 gauge wire with the insulation

Yep, it does make sense that it is a ball joint. At any rate, it's still a cool find, Breezie

not to me because the shaft would of been to weak to turn anything bigger than an empty radio flyer.

 

[Breezie]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

And the hole is only about as wide as 14 gauge wire with the insulation

Yep, it does make sense that it is a ball joint. At any rate, it's still a cool find, Breezie

not to me because the shaft would of been to weak to turn anything bigger than an empty radio flyer.

Oh, ToT, I'm glad you called my attention to that; I mis-read it. thanks, Breezie

 

[kuger]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

The inside of the bowl would be smooth if t were part of a ball joint

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Easy one!

 

[Noodle]

Re: Found this pipe today and it's old, i mean really old ? ?

Do a little electrolysis on it and see what emerges. (is that a word? doesn't look right...)