Some sort of old button?????

[Ralphw]

hello found this thing and not sure what it is... looks like some sort of button I guess

from what I can see on the back I think it says NESTE-- PA INC ------

four words then under the neste thing it looks like someone scratched FO-

is about the size of a quarter

the front has words but is too crudded up,, wanted to know if anyone has any idea what it might be , before I try to clean it?
any advice on how to clean it? hot peroxide?
Thanks

 

[PBK]

Actually, I think it's part of a collapsible metal tube made by A. H. Wirz, Inc. of Chester, PA.

The segments in the photo look like 'WIRZ / INC. / CHESTER / PA."

Here's a link to more information about the company:

http://66.241.199.22/wirz_article.htm

 

[Ralphw]

wow good eye!!!!
I think you're right... I wonder what it says on the front and I wonder how old,
says they started in 1870

 

[diggerduck]

A H WIRZ

I was digging around a 1930's home in South Boston VA yesterday and found a similar 'button', although I believe it is the top of an old tube (toothpaste/aftershave/etc). Mine is a bit more clear and says "HARMONY OF BOSTON" ON THE FRONT, AND "WIRZ INC CHESTER PA PAT 5 25 15". If you GOOGLE A H Wirz you will get the history of the company. HAPPY DIGGING !

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I was digging around a 1930's home in South Boston VA yesterday and found a similar 'button', although I believe it is the top of an old tube (toothpaste/aftershave/etc). Mine is a bit more clear and says "HARMONY OF BOSTON" ON THE FRONT, AND "WIRZ INC CHESTER PA PAT 5 25 15". If you GOOGLE A H Wirz you will get the history of the company. HAPPY DIGGING !

Can u post a pic?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here is your patented cap and the bottle from the Historic Glasshouse but you need to login to see a larger picture. Interesting Bottle.... What is it? Wirz Inc Stopper - Question and Answer Discussions on Antique Bottles and Glass Forum Discussion by Historic Glasshouse

Your item may have collectible value as part of a rare bottle enclosure. Of course the bottle can not be older than the 1915 patent. (1915-1935)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

There are several bottle patents on that May 25, 1915 and this may be it (but Im working without a pic.). Patent US1140959 - JOSEPH T - Google Patents

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

No pic here but a great explanation. Lot of 2 Barber Bottle Dispenser Tops - Brass w Cork

These caps were intended for dispensing liquids for hair treatment, lotion or perfume from a bottle. They are brass and cork and were never used as I got them from the original box of old store stock. The center piece pulls out to open the way to dispense the contents of the bottle. T is writing under to lid which reads; "Pat. 5-25-15 Wirz Inc. Chester, PA". The diameter of the cork is 1/2 inch at the bottom and 5/8 inch at the top. The brass rim measures approx. 1 inch and the over-all length of the cap is 1 1/2 inches.