Old Creasoting/Lumber Disc

Bbqmiller · Dec 30, 2015

This is my second time out with my Garrett at pro in my backyard. Not sure what this is. I had posted this in the Garrett forum, but someone suggested I post it here

I had a little time this afternoon before the sun set. Was using pro mode/zero to get use to sounds. Found this circular weight? (Not sure what it is). Has Eppinger and Russell Co 165 Broadway Ny Creosoting and yellow pine lumber on one side - the other side has Creosoting Works - Jacksonville Fla - Long Island City NY. I am thinking it was a desk weight. It doesn't seem to open up

pepperj · Dec 30, 2015

Is there an opening/slit on the left hand side where the notch is? First thing that came to mind was a advertising tape measure.

pepperj · Dec 30, 2015

They were registered in this listing in 1892
https://archive.org/stream/newyorkcityreco1892p2newy/newyorkcityreco1892p2newy_djvu.txt

Tony in SC · Dec 30, 2015

The little ball in the center of the top pic looks like an oiling point. It was pressed in and a couple of drops of oil was added? Also served as a screwdriver slot. Could be a tape measure? Tony

Helix · Dec 30, 2015

I agree with pepperj. Looks like a small tape measure. Back in the day many hardware stores gave away promotional yard sticks, maybe this was what the preferred customer received.

Bbqmiller · Dec 30, 2015

Thanks everyone - pepperj got it. It does have a small indent for the tape. Found this reference in google books - watch sized tape measure in gun metal case - look at bottom right hand side of document - this was from 1916 wood preserver bulletin