✅ SOLVED Not for sure on this

[Stacy 75]

This thing rang in high not sure what it is but it was in the corner of an old pasture. Thinking maybe something from an old fuel tank. It’s about 3.5 tall 2.5 wide and is threaded on the bottom. Any ideas?

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Pressure warsh it already !! Are those letters on the extension?

 

[Stacy 75]

Pressure warsh it already !! Are those letters on the extension?

I did give it a good cleaning and couldn’t find any markings at all.

 

[Robot]

Hi Stacy 75,

What I believe you might have is called a Betty Lamp

The Betty lamp is a lamp thought to be of German, Austrian, or Hungarian origin. It came into use in the 18th century. They were commonly made of iron or brass and were most often used in the home or workshop. These lamps burned fish oil or fat trimmings and had wicks of twisted cloth.

The Betty lamp differs from earlier oil/grease lamps in that it uses an internal wick holder to eliminate fuel drip common with older lamp designs. This internal wick holder feature made the Betty lamp design very popular.

 

[Almy]

It would be neat if you could get it in working condition.

 

[ticndig]

It's a brass flush valve from an old toilet ,missing the overflow tube .

 

[Stacy 75]

It's a brass flush valve from an old toilet ,missing the overflow tube . View attachment 2123906

There it is. I guess it could have been an old home place at one time . Or dumping spot . Would have never thought of that . Thank you.

 

[ticndig]

you're welcome, brass brings a little money at the scrap yard if you save up a bucket full. about $2.50 a pound. I save all my dug metals, some are treasures, and some are turned to cash.