I dont know... Have an idea

[FFYez88]

I don't know... Have an idea

O.K. part of my backyard finds. Just asking the experts. Looks like copper # 81 on it.

Thanks for your help,
FFYez88

 

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[jeff of pa]

Re: I don't know... Have an idea

could Either a Miners ID #

used Sort of like a Time Card.

or a Tool Check

 

[PBK]

Re: I don't know... Have an idea

Jeff beat me to it again!

As he said, it could be a tool check or work check, or possibly claim check.

A tool check is handed in when a worker receives company-owned equipment in order to perform an assigned task. The tag is later reclaimed when the tools or other items are returned. This allows the company to keep track of its property and determine who is responsible for lost or damaged items.

A work check is handed in to a company clerk at the beginning of a shift or assignment, and then reclaimed when the shift ends or the job is done. Miners also use tags of this sort on ore cars, so that the proper individual or crew is credited for the load.

A claim check is given to someone who hands over personal property for temporary storage: baggage, parcels, hats & coats, clothing at gyms and pools, etc. The tag is presented to reclaim the item(s).

Unless there is a name or identifiable initials, then there is really no easy way to determine how the tag was used.

 

[FFYez88]

Re: I don't know... Have an idea

Thanks Jeff, I had no idea what it was... Thanks for a quick reply

 

[FFYez88]

Re: I don't know... Have an idea

Jeff beat me to it again!

As he said, it could be a tool check or work check, or possibly claim check.

A tool check is handed in when a worker receives company-owned equipment in order to perform an assigned task. The tag is later reclaimed when the tools or other items are returned. This allows the company to keep track of its property and determine who is responsible for lost or damaged items.

A work check is handed in to a company clerk at the beginning of a shift or assignment, and then reclaimed when the shift ends or the job is done. Miners also use tags of this sort on ore cars, so that the proper individual or crew is credited for the load.

A claim check is given to someone who hands over personal property for temporary storage: baggage, parcels, hats & coats, clothing at gyms and pools, etc. The tag is presented to reclaim the item(s).

Unless there is a name or identifiable initials, then there is really no easy way to determine how the tag was used.

Thanks PBK, This makes sense for me, Way back in the day the property was owned by a man that worked on cars and such " Mr. Shivels" I think?
How far back do these go I also need to post a lil wrench thingy I found.

You Guys/Gals are Great Thanks.... I don't feel a dumb as I thought I would...LOL

 

[PBK]

Re: I don't know... Have an idea

How far back do these go

Over 100 years in some cases. Tool checks and work checks became common with industrialization and the growth of railroad, lumber, and mining companies.

 

[Gribnitz]

Re: I don't know... Have an idea

I find a lot of cow tags with just a number on it like that. Think mine have been square here in MO though.