Lead t Handle Plug ???

S.TexasKevin · Jan 22, 2012

Found this lead composite t handle plug of some sort. Length is approximately 2", diameter is a taper of approximately 5/8" - 3/4" taper up towards the T handle and has a noticeable threading.

aka da Prof · Jan 22, 2012

could be a boat drain plug----any ponds plus in the area?

Kieth-Tx · Jan 22, 2012

Told ya....barrel spigot valve. :BangHead:

S.TexasKevin · Jan 22, 2012

It was actually in the water. I do not disagree that it may be a spigot, but not for a consumable drink for it is lead.

allan · Jan 22, 2012

lead was used in plumbing for many years , into the 20th century

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 22, 2012

Kieth-Tx said:
Told ya....barrel spigot valve.

I agree.

S.TexasKevin said:
It was actually in the water. I do not disagree that it may be a spigot, but not for a consumable drink for it is lead.

Lead was thought to be harmless. We found out from another thread that not long ago even Radium was thought to be beneficial. :tongue3:

vhs07 · Jan 22, 2012

Wouldn't a spigot valve have a hole in it, much like a modern day ball valve? As you turned the spigot, it allowed liquid to pass? Then again, I guess they could of made oodles of different types.

S.TexasKevin · Jan 22, 2012

Some spigot seats at the bottom, and when turned, lifts up off the seat and the liquid flows under. I am going to say that it is a spigot just not sure what for.

Kieth-Tx · Jan 22, 2012

Typically mead, ale & wines.

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 22, 2012

Is there a hole in it?

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 22, 2012

vhs07 said:
Wouldn't a spigot valve have a hole in it, much like a modern day ball valve? As you turned the spigot, it allowed liquid to pass? Then again, I guess they could of made oodles of different types.

Good question. It also seems to match up a with cock valve in my 1909 Sears Roebuck catalogue but they are brass. I think there are different types of barrel spigot valves. Because its lead, I would think its an old barrel valve.