It says Penn on it?

[JackHolliday]

Found this by a 1910-1940s homestead. I searched Penn fishing reels and Penn tennis balls. Can't figure it out. Any ideas?

 

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[Inspector Comet]

Could be the end of an old tennis racket handle with the manufacturer printed on it?

 

[Red-Coat]

Another possibility (since the P and E are in capitals but the nn are lower case):

PENN ELECTRIC SWITCH CO. CORPORATION IOWA GOSHEN INDIANA
Filing Date: August 31, 1948
Registration Date: February 26, 1952



IC 009. US 021. G & S: RELAYS, SOLENOID VALVES, ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN FURNACE DAMPER OPERATORS, AND AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC SWITCHES, PARTICULARLY PRESSURE-OPERATED, FLOAT-OPERATED, VACUUM-OPERATED, HUMIDITY-OPERATED, AND ELECTRIC CLOCK-OPERATED SWITCHES. FIRST USE: 19470219. USED IN ANOTHER FORM AS TO THE WORD "PENN" IN ANY OTHER STYLE FIRST USE WAS ABOUT 1919. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19470219

 

[trdking]

Because Penn is such a diversified name (Penn state as well) I don't think you will find anything googling the name Penn. This is a dust cover from something. If you look you can see the twist lock notches on the rim. Slight twist and pull up and it is removed. These could have been used for anything that needed regular servicing like a set of points on a farm tractor or contacts for virtually anything. Penn Controls has been in business for over 100 years so it could also be anything electronic Someone may chime in with an I have one of those, if not ....

 

[DCMatt]

Another possibility (since the P and E are in capitals but the nn are lower case):

PENN ELECTRIC SWITCH CO. CORPORATION IOWA GOSHEN INDIANA
Filing Date: August 31, 1948
Registration Date: February 26, 1952

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You da man!



They made/make switches for refrigerators. This item is from a vintage 60's - 70's Slushie machine.

 

[Inspector Comet]

Another possibility (since the P and E are in capitals but the nn are lower case):

PENN ELECTRIC SWITCH CO. CORPORATION IOWA GOSHEN INDIANA
Filing Date: August 31, 1948
Registration Date: February 26, 1952

View attachment 1808409

IC 009. US 021. G & S: RELAYS, SOLENOID VALVES, ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN FURNACE DAMPER OPERATORS, AND AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC SWITCHES, PARTICULARLY PRESSURE-OPERATED, FLOAT-OPERATED, VACUUM-OPERATED, HUMIDITY-OPERATED, AND ELECTRIC CLOCK-OPERATED SWITCHES. FIRST USE: 19470219. USED IN ANOTHER FORM AS TO THE WORD "PENN" IN ANY OTHER STYLE FIRST USE WAS ABOUT 1919. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19470219

You win! Excellent work sir.