Pre-1850s Solid Copper Spigot off of Plantation Cistern.

[KONO]

Pre-1850's Solid Copper Spigot off of Plantation Cistern.

Pre-1850's Solid Copper Spigot off of Large wooden Plantation Cistern.
Approximately 2 Pounds
No visible Markings
Complete with exception of knob
No Damage
Beautiful piece of Metallurgy

What's it worth? Collectible?



As seen on this thread...
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/relic-hunting/366228-official-louisiana-plantation-dig.html

 

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Any thoughts?

 

[wvwildman]

looks like a keg tap

 

[KONO]

This is a piece of Solid Copper.... it is not a keg tap. It was found in the ground on the site of a Pre-1850's plantation.

The nozzle is the short end, the long end which is threaded went through the Wood Cistern and 'tapped' into the water.

Crude Diagram...