Metal top/knob/cap

[hudsonlarking]

Found this little thing the other morning. About 1/2 “ and metal. Might not be old or very important/cool. But hey, ya neva know. Thanks!

 

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[CrankyBuzzard]

Possibly the bottom to an old lipstick tube. I've found a few like that before. I have a couple of whole ones if you want a picture for reference.

 

[desertexplorer]

Threaded grease cup. Probably from some farm equipment or maybe hit miss engine but being 1/2” my guess would be the brass grease cap for the Model T ford steering column since they were 1/2”-5/8” in size. I’ve found them a few times on farmsteads metal detecting. They would break or vibrate off.

 

[hudsonlarking]

Possibly the bottom to an old lipstick tube. I've found a few like that before. I have a couple of whole ones if you want a picture for reference.

yes, would love to see pics. always nice to get references

 

[hudsonlarking]

Threaded grease cup. Probably from some farm equipment or maybe hit miss engine but being 1/2” my guess would be the brass grease cap for the Model T ford steering column since they were 1/2”-5/8” in size.View attachment 1848619View attachment 1848620View attachment 1848621 I’ve found them a few times on farmsteads metal detecting. They would break or vibrate off.

wow very cool. any idea on age? and what the best possible way to clean it is. thanks!

 

[desertexplorer]

Age is hard to say but most grease cups were used extensively through the 1920’s. If it was used on the Model T steering column then 1927 would be the latest date since that was the last year of manufacture. Not sure of how the best way of cleaning. I know they use walnut shells for brass cartridges, that might work.

 

[Gambrinus]

Is it threaded on the inside and what do you think is inside the cap?

 

[bowwinkles]

vintage battery terminal screw down retainer for wires.

 

[hudsonlarking]

Is it threaded on the inside and what do you think is inside the cap?

doesnt look threaded, but could have worn away with age. just looks like where it screwed into something

 

[tokameel]

Welcome to T-Net, hudsonlarking and CrankyBuzzard!
Keep the good questions and Photos coming. Thanks.
tokameel

 

[desertexplorer]

Your last image looks like it has threads inside.