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[edlynne]

I found it at a site which dates back to early 1800's. The rivets seem to make it look not so old. There are two layers under the rivets, and I am not sure what they are. Thanks in advance

 

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[DCMatt]

That's a heavy duty item! Possibly copper under the rivets.

Maybe a cauldron leg?

 

[Bruce R]

Aint that part of a brake pad from a wagon ?

 

[Tony in SC]

Bottom check valve for an old hand pump. A large one.

 

[ARC]

Bottom check valve for an old hand pump. A large one.

Heh.

 

[DCMatt]

Bottom check valve for an old hand pump. A large one.

That's a great ID. Shown as the 'flapper valve' in this image:

 

[randazzo1]

Bravo, bravo. Remarkable ID!

 

[edlynne]

Great ID, thanks for all the help.