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[njnydigger]

Found this object today. I'm guessing it's part of a pulley rig/system, but, just a guess.

No inscription/writing on the piece. Found at a spot dating back to the 1800's. The edges are raised a wee bit on both sides, with a small groove running between them. The hole in the middle isn't threaded, just an open hole. Appears to be brass or iron.

Any idea

Joe

 

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[NOLA_Ken]

I know I have seen little pulleys like that before but I just can't remember where or on what. At first I was thinking it was part of a tool for window screen spline tool.....



I also thought maybe the pulley off of an antique radio tuner, or a belt drive pulley from an old record player...

 

[rickn1]

I would'nt think a window screen press would be brass tho. My guess would be part of the plunger on the old kerosine "pump-up" stoves and lamps, or the piston out of a sausage press.

 

[JOHUNT]

I'm thinking a steering pully for a boat. Probably red brass. Is it magnetic?
NOLA ken has some good suggestions too.

 

[DCMatt]

Pulley from a treadle sewing machine?
DCMatt

 

[NOLA_Ken]

It could also be the piston out of an old sprayer or tire pump.....



Imagine a rubber o-ring in the groove....