odd find

[Moe (fl)]

Found this odd piece at the beach. It is made of copper.

Any ideas?

The smaller piece on the pic was attached.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Not knowing the size, I guess clock piece. Looks cool as is. Dont clean it. Sell it on eBay as unknown possible shipwreck item.

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thanks Bigcypresshunter.

It is about 3 inches in diameter.

 

[CRUSADER]

looks a little like the inner part of an air vent

 

[Tony in SC]

looks a little like the inner part of an air vent

Air vent for an old grill or stove. Tony

 

[baywalker]

Put A ruler next to it.

Jonnie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

looks a little like the inner part of an air vent

Air vent for an old grill or stove. Tony

Good guesses. Forget about eBay lol. It would make sense found on the beach from a charcoal grill but it is made of copper so maybe not a grill..

 

[mick56]

I'm also going with clock gear.

 

[digging wv]

Valve wheel with stem?

 

[Moe (fl)]

New pics with US quarter for size comparison. I cleaned it a little too. Thanks for the replies.

-Moe

 

[AU24K]

How about an old fishing reel part?

Best,
Scott​

 

[baywalker]

Duh and I should know, And I am A fishing guide

Jonnie

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thank you AU24K and everyone else.

Found this link which shows one that looks similar. It is 3-inches in diameter just like the one I found. It could be old (19th century).

http://www.thespiritoftheoldwest.com/AAA-BuySell.htm

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is this it Moe? 1896 patent http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?topic=431921.new#new