🔎 UNIDENTIFIED These were posted before when I found them, now to ID them and get some info

[TORRERO]

So here is what I'm looking for...
Spigot age and what exactly was it used for.. There doesn't appear to be ANY markings on it anywhere that I could see. Now that its been cleaned in my tumbler someone might be able to ID it for date and use (sorry guys but it looks better like this)
Clock Key is a ... Clock Key.. but can someone ID that company and possibly date it ? The name of the company is just almost obliterated I'm sure someone can find a match to that...
and the Dog Tag is thrown in for good measure, as an interesting vaccine history..
All these came from houses in Chester SC
Thanks in advance.

And is anyone interested in any of these ?
I have WAY too much stuff to keep everything I find..

 

[Red-Coat]

Cool finds. The key is from the Waterbury Clock Company of Connecticut. There’s a similar one here, said to be c.1870, but I’m not convinced about the reliability of that date.

Antique Waterbury Clock Company American Brass Clock Lock Key C.1870 - Etsy UK

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The company was originally a division of the brass manufacturer Benedict and Burnham, but incorporated as a separate entity in 1857 and peaked in operation during the 1890s when it was also producing movements for dollar watches in high volumes. In 1944 they renamed to the United States Time Corporation and ultimately became the Timex Group.

 

[invent4hir]

The first reminds me of a barrel tap. I'll have think about its age.

 

[TORRERO]

Cool finds. The key is from the Waterbury Clock Company of Connecticiut. There’s a similar one here, said to be c.1870, but I’m not convinced about the reliability of that date.

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Antique Waterbury Clock Company American Brass Clock Lock Key C.1870 - Etsy UK

This Memorabilia item by ABetterTime has 4 favourites from Etsy shoppers. Dispatched from United States. Listed on 11 Aug, 2025

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The company was originally a division of the brass manufacturer Benedict and Burnham, but incorporated as a separate entity in 1857 and peaked in operation during the 1890s when it was also producing movements for dollar watches in high volumes. In 1944 they renamed to the United States Time Corporation and ultimately became the Timex Group.

TY

 

[TORRERO]

The first reminds me of a barrel tap. I'll have think about its age.

Last time I posted we were thinking maybe that, but it wasn’t really clear, shame it doesn’t have any markings

 

[The Rebel]

It's definitely a barrel tap.

 

[Mud Hut]

I still think it is a water cooler crock tap.

 

[TORRERO]

It's definitely a barrel tap.

What is the difference between this and a water cooler crock tap?
Any pictures by chance ?

 

[Mud Hut]

What is the difference between this and a water cooler crock tap?
Any pictures by chance ?

I think I posted a photo of one on the original thread. The length of the tang is quite short, and it appears to be smooth, which suggests that it was intended for a thin-walled vessel and was probably "cemented" into place.

 

[invent4hir]

I think I posted a photo of one on the original thread. The length of the tang is quite short, and it appears to be smooth, which suggests that it was intended for a thin-walled vessel and was probably "cemented" into place.

I had the same question as TORRERO and noticed the shorter tang. Your logic seems reasonable w/o seeing the photo.

 

[TORRERO]

I think I posted a photo of one on the original thread. The length of the tang is quite short, and it appears to be smooth, which suggests that it was intended for a thin-walled vessel and was probably "cemented" into place.

Yes you did, I was wondering if there was a side by side pictures of the two different types, I think that was what I was wondering..
As my friend would say... are they worth anything ? 🤣

 

[Mud Hut]

I have been trying to post a photo, but the site is running so crappy, I can't get it to load. I will try again later.

 

[invent4hir]

Re: "I have WAY too much stuff to keep everything I find.." consider donating some of it to your local historical society and sharing w/ the property owner. That is what I been doing and it has kept my home mostly free of stuff. For example, see "Best finds for 2024 donated to local historical society in 5 educational display cases" at https://www.treasurenet.com/threads...ociety-in-5-educational-display-cases.704842/

In addition I have a 3-ring binder with coins and a few personal display cases of artifacts - none of which take up much space. Beyond that, many finds are tossed. Others may recycle.

 

[TORRERO]

Re: "I have WAY too much stuff to keep everything I find.." consider donating some of it to your local historical society and sharing w/ the property owner. That is what I been doing and it has kept my home mostly free of stuff. For example, see "Best finds for 2024 donated to local historical society in 5 educational display cases" at https://www.treasurenet.com/threads...ociety-in-5-educational-display-cases.704842/

In addition I have a 3-ring binder with coins and a few personal display cases of artifacts - none of which take up much space. Beyond that, many finds are tossed. Others may recycle.

Good ideas

 

[Mud Hut]

 

[TORRERO]

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Beautiful 😍