Square Brass Whatzit

[Ohio Jerry]

Found at a cellar hole site close to an 1828 Large Cent. It is brass and one and half inches square. My first thought was maybe a cap to an ink well? It has the remant of a hinge on one side and a small threaded hole on the opposite side of the center hole. Thanks in advance for any input on this one,
Jerry

 

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[CRUSADER]

I'm guessing ink well top. With a hinged lid (missing).

 

[jgowans]

I agree. Inkwell top.

 

[wesfrye53]

Me too!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I'm guessing ink well top. With a hinged lid (missing).

Kinda like this travelling ink well. The threaded hole might have kept the lid secured. http://www.rubylane.com/shops/sweetpeacottage/item/AntIIW-278

 

[Ramitt]

looks like a good match to me. nice find Bigcypresshunter

 

[bradyboy]

Door bell frame
Brady

 

[bradyboy]

looks like theres a hinge cap missing
also looks like it woyld be mounted due to the screw holes
Brady

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

looks like theres a hinge cap missing
also looks like it woyld be mounted due to the screw holes
Brady

Yes Ohio Jerry stated the hinge is broken.

You will notice there is only one screw hole; not enough to mount to a wall.(a door bell would have 2 mounting holes) I believe the one large screw hole is to fasten the cap on this travelling ink well.

 

[Blacksheep]

looks like theres a hinge cap missing
also looks like it woyld be mounted due to the screw holes
Brady

Yes Ohio Jerry stated the hinge is broken.

You will notice there is only one screw hole; not enough to mount to a wall.(a door bell would have 2 mounting holes) I believe the one large screw hole is to fasten the cap on this travelling ink well.

Agreed, here`s a fairly good pic.

http://www.goantiques.com/detail,georgian-silver-plated,1546451.html

 

[Angelo]

I vote to give BIGCY the cigar on this one.

Nice Job!!!

Tony

 

[Ohio Jerry]

BCH and Blacksheep,I think you guys have nailed it. Now that i have a travelling inkwell maybe I should head for the keys and write something along the way? Thanks!'Jerry

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It was Crusader that first thought of it.
...and then a TN combined effort.
...good one Blacksheep.

 

[Blacksheep]

BCH and Blacksheep,I think you guys have nailed it. Now that i have a travelling inkwell maybe I should head for the keys and write something along the way? Thanks!'Jerry

The credit goes to Crusader for the original suggestion and BCH for the pic, i read the thread earlier and happened upon the pic i posted while searching another item, i posted to help reinforce the original suggestions,
well done all!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I just realized Ohio Jerry thought of it originally.

My first thought was maybe a cap to an ink well? It has the remant of a hinge on one side and a small threaded hole on the opposite side of the center hole.

 

[Ohio Jerry]

BCH and Blacksheep,I think you guys have nailed it. Now that i have a travelling inkwell maybe I should head for the keys and write something along the way? Thanks!'Jerry

The credit goes to Crusader for the original suggestion and BCH for the pic, i read the thread earlier and happened upon the pic i posted while searching another item, i posted to help reinforce the original suggestions,
well done all!

Thanks Crusader! didn't mean to leave you out of the loop Jerry

 

[Angelo]

BCH and Blacksheep,I think you guys have nailed it. Now that i have a travelling inkwell maybe I should head for the keys and write something along the way? Thanks!'Jerry

The credit goes to Crusader for the original suggestion and BCH for the pic, i read the thread earlier and happened upon the pic i posted while searching another item, i posted to help reinforce the original suggestions,
well done all!

Thanks Crusader! didn't mean to leave you out of the loop Jerry

SORRY ME ALSO!!!

Tony

 

[Ohio Jerry]

I vote to give BIGCY the cigar on this one.

Nice Job!!!

Tony

hey Tony,don't i get a cigar?

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks guys. I must admit, that I didn't read the first post & just looked at the picture. It was a lucky guess.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think Blacksheeps pic showing the single screw hole sealed the deal. I would hope one of those things wouldnt leak ink in the suitcase. What did they write with, a feather? http://www.historicamerica.org/quillhistory.html