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Found this over the weekend in fallen down barn. I know they made these through the years. Can they be attributed to a approximate time period by their style, maker marks, or origin? Im guessing they are like clay pipes or old keys and paddle locks. Hard to date.
 

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They are still produced and looks like they never changed the style that you have posted.
 

I found one a couple of weeks ago near an early 1800's cellar hole. Mine is 2" long with no markings and missing the center piece that makes the sound. I was told mine dated from 1790-1820 and judging by other finds at my site (flat buttons and a LC) this seems logical. You're right though they are hard to pin down to a date, but take into account the age of other finds that you come across at the site, if possible, for help in the dating.
 

Boy I like that and it's still intact to.made in England I'd say it's pretty old though.
 

I bought a new one just like it in England in the 60's.
 

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