✅ SOLVED I have no clue....

[Jay In NewKen]

I just found this, this morning and I have no clue what it is. I looks like it could be a desk bell or maybe a light of some kind. This area I've found it was in a stream and fording used since the 1750's. Any insight would help. Thanks. Also note the stream was used as a car wash around 1928 or so.

 

[CoilyGirl]

I hope you don't mind but I lightened up your pics with a great application called Instaflash. I too am intrigued by your finds and hope someone can help you.

 

[Jay In NewKen]

Hey no problem and thanks coilygirl. I want to do alittle electrolysis on it. I think its copper, but not sure.

 

[CoilyGirl]

It does have that copper look.the last picture looks like the bottom of the object was flattened by hand forging but I'm by all means no expert,just an observation.

 

[vpnavy]

Maybe a bell from an old wall phone?

 

[Jay In NewKen]

vpnavy, thats a great thought!!!!! I'll have to clean it up to verify. Thanks!

 

[Ism]

Maybe alarm clock like this or similar?

 

[Jay In NewKen]

ism, that's even closer i think. The bowl part isnt very deep. This might remain an unknown since i don't see any stamps or markings yet.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Could there have been some sort of handle attached at one time,like a well water dipper?

 

[Peyton Manning]

always suspected coily is some kind of puter hacker

 

[CoilyGirl]

It's part of my charm.

 

[Jay In NewKen]

Just wanted to bump this thread. I believe this item is part if an old bicycle's bell. Will mark as solved.