Threaded brass object. Nothing special, but I need to know what it is!

[FreeBirdTim]

Found a small, brass relic today near a cellar hole. It looks a little bit like a drawer pull, but it's definitely not one. It's threaded and hollow on one end. The top part is indented and has tiny hob knobs on the edge for a better grip while turning it. Any guesses would be appreciated!

 

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[WoodnHead]

It looks like the back knob on a garden sprayer/hose. The 'gun' type. You would turn the knob to adjust the pressure? That's what popped into my head. But then that would be threaded on the inside. Hmmmm.

 

[ARC]

Looks like and "oiler" cap.

 

[unclemac]

drawer pull on an old library card catalog drawer

 

[Bruce R]

Probably the cap from a “ nesting “ type screwdriver. There were many styles.

 

[ARC]

Probably the cap from a “ nesting “ type screwdriver. There were many styles.View attachment 1579207

THATS where I saw that before !. heh

Sheesh I was looking at it saying to myself I know what that is.

Good I.D. Bruce.

 

[Bruce R]

They were usually school machine shop projects.

 

[Simon1]

Probably the cap from a “ nesting “ type screwdriver. There were many styles.View attachment 1579207

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Thanks for showing that pic Bruce. When my dad passed I got a lot, ( A LOT ), of his stuff and the exact same thing was in one of the boxes. I still have it today. The first time I unscrewed the cap I was surprised as inside was another with a cap, and another with a cap and on and on. It is really a neat piece. Had never bothered to look it up, but seeing your pic will make me go out in the garage and pay my respects.

 

[ARC]

Simon... I see one of those every weekend in a box of tools or stuff at a yard sale.

They must have made millions of them.

Those industrious Chinese.

They are never great quality though.

 

[Tony in SC]

Exactly!! It is a plug for a drip oiler. Hit miss engine line shaft etc. I'll post a pic when I get home.

Looks like and "oiler" cap.

 

[A2coins]

car door latch stud

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Gotta go with a drip oiler plug. Here's one on eBay with a very similar plug:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lunkenheimer-Pioneer-No-1-Drip-Oiler-Vintage-Brass/302706259578?hash=item467ab2f67a:g:JOIAAOSwyO1ayoGX

 

[knighthunter]

Shaft looks to be non- existant on the OP's compared to the one in the pic on ebay. I think it's something else but just can't place it.

 

[Bruce R]

Woahzamabobbitt

 

[releventchair]

There are powder horn fill plugs similar. Flat topped though usually , rather than concave.
A threaded piece goes in the horns wooden plug at large end ,then your piece threads into it.
Allows filling the horn faster ,and provides a place to secure a strap.