✅ SOLVED Odd cast iron piece "M.W.W."

[mediocretorino]

I have an odd piece of iron that I was hoping someone could ID. It weighs just over a pound. About 5/8" thick with the letters M. W. W. raised.

My best guess was that a bolt goes through the hole, and was maybe a cover for an old sidewalk water shutoff? Maybe the WW stands for water works?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Yea could be Milwaukee Water Works http://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/WaterWorks/files/4-C-1ManholeFrameandCover.pdf

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

ipernity: Inspection Cover - MWW (Maidstone Water Works?) - by Raymond Godfrey

 

[kcm]

Before I read anything, saw the pic and figured the 2 w's were for water works. So guess that's pretty well nailed down.

Now, where are you/where was the piece found?

 

[mediocretorino]

I'm in NH, but found it in Concord, so somebody probably carried it from Manchester or Merrimack. Or Milwaukee or Maidstone.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I'm in NH, but found it in Concord, so somebody probably carried it from Manchester or Merrimack. Or Milwaukee or Maidstone.

Thanks for the help.

yea i guess it could be any city that starts with an M, most likely near Concord