Large Triangular Piece...

[The Beep Goes On]

A friend and I were hunting in Port Arthur, TX and I found this item. I am not sure what it is...the only thought that has come to mind is that it may be the tip of one of the hands of a clock (I know...huge clock, like one in a clock tower or something). The short side looks like it may have been attached to something at one time. Any ideas?

Weight: 3.88oz (109.9g)
Length: 2in (51mm)
Width: 1.5in (39mm)

Beep

 

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'igcypresshunter'.
that was way off track!

 

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[civil war hunter]

Why didn't this message come two years ago? I though it was from a tripod from the early 1930s. Or a street corner marker for a traverse from the 1800s. It could also be something else, who know..

BCH:
CWH is really bright for his age, don't you think?

Although it's a bit after the fact, since CWH's post and others' responses were made three months ago, it's worth pointing out that— as noted in other threads— his father is a surveyor, and CWH works with him part time.

So, when he suggests that, based on his experience, the item may not be survey-related, that comment deserves serious consideration.

Why am I mentioning this? From the TNet Forum Guidelines:

All members are equal, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education, or experience. Never take a superior tone with, or "talk down" to, anyone.


"A man that is young in years may be old in hours, if he has lost no time."
— Sir Francis Bacon

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

'igcypresshunter'.
that was way off track!

What did I say?


I believe I said "yes he is learning" with a big thumbs up. I didnt mean it in a demeaning way. We are ALL learning from TN and I realize all ages are welcome here. I didnt even know how to use a computer when I joined. But Im trying to learn.

Someone asked me if he was bright for his age and I said yes. I didnt realize he spent so much time around surveyors in the field. It is great to have his input.

The original comment has smiley faces and 2 cool icons. 8) 8) I can delete if its that bad. My apologies CWH. Your comment (and some others) just made me chuckle a little. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Why didn't this message come two years ago? I though it was from a tripod from the early 1930s. Or a street corner marker for a traverse from the 1800s. It could also be something else, who know..

CWH I remember your posts when you were about 11 years old. MDing is such an educational hobby.

Ill check out that 1930's tripod and 1800's traverse street corner marker. Thanks for the tip.

 

[haybudden2]

........I'm still trying to figure out where
DanB got the idea Indians CAST arrowheads......?

Hay2

 

[civil war hunter]

No worries I'm a little confused though..

'igcypresshunter'.
that was way off track!

What did I say?


I believe I said "yes he is learning" with a big thumbs up. I didnt mean it in a demeaning way. We are ALL learning from TN and I realize all ages are welcome here. I didnt even know how to use a computer when I joined. But Im trying to learn.

Someone asked me if he was bright for his age and I said yes. I didnt realize he spent so much time around surveyors in the field. It is great to have his input.

The original comment has smiley faces and 2 cool icons. 8) 8) I can delete if its that bad. My apologies CWH. Your comment (and some others) just made me chuckle a little. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[civil war hunter]

Ill look though my dads surveying box to see what i can find..

Why didn't this message come two years ago? I though it was from a tripod from the early 1930s. Or a street corner marker for a traverse from the 1800s. It could also be something else, who know..

CWH I remember your posts when you were about 11 years old. MDing is such an educational hobby.

Ill check out that 1930's tripod and 1800's traverse street corner marker. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Ill look though my dads surveying box to see what i can find..

This a tough one. I have absolutely no knowlege of surveying equipment. I saw some brass markers where I work from the 20's or 30's. They were round and had markings on them. I think they said US Geological Survey. It would make sense that they be brass to last a long time.

 

[civil war hunter]

Well i couldnt find anything on any of my fathers 21 century eqwemnt. But here are some picture of a asfalt traverse nail. A rebar "what i call a hat" top..

Ill look though my dads surveying box to see what i can find..

This a tough one. I have absolutely no knowlege of surveying equipment. I saw some brass markers where I work from the 20's or 30's. They were round and had markings on them. I think they said US Geological Survey. It would make sense that they be brass to last a long time.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Interesting. Yes those look like the round markers I saw and I have seen those nails too. I think a lot of things have changed in surveying the past 30 years.

This pie shaped object doesnt look like it was made to take lettering.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hey kid, heres a good read on "antique" geodetic survey markers.
http://www.amerisurv.com/content/view/3770/150/

What will the future reveal in regard to the usefulness of the permanent geodetic survey markers that have been painstakingly established by government agencies? With most agencies no longer systematically establishing new monuments, or perpetuating those in danger of removal, the future indeed seems uncertain. Some surveyors are already relegating them as icons of the past within a changing world where new positions meeting their precision needs can be established virtually anywhere while utilizing the Online Positioning User Service (OPUS).

 

[traderoftreasures]

looks like the pointer on a weathervane. IMO

 

[johnnyi]

Beep, I still think this was mounted in concrete or cement to mark something, although not necessarily an official survey marker. It would make sense that it would be mounted depression side down, as it might prevent frost or heat expansion loosening it. It would be interesting to see the flat side (the "up" side), and whether on not that shows some wear from being walked on or driven on which is different fro the rest of the object's.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Beep, I still think this was mounted in concrete or cement to mark something, although not necessarily an official survey marker. It would make sense that it would be mounted depression side down, as it might prevent frost or heat expansion loosening it. It would be interesting to see the flat side (the "up" side), and whether on not that shows some wear from being walked on or driven on which is different fro the rest of the object's.

I think they are showing both sides notice picture 2 and 3 are different..... indented on both sides

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

This reminds me of the piggnutts. It has no obvious way of connecting to anything. It must be an entity of its own. Is that markings on the point, first pic?

 

[johnnyi]

"I think they are showing both sides notice picture 2 and 3 are different..... indented on both sides"

Good eye trader. that changes things as far as my guess is concerned.