What did I find today?

[fyrffytr1]

I found these at a new site today. The ring comes in at a strong 78 on my DFX while the link looking piece came in at 17. And the bell shaped piece gave me a good 54 reading. The bell has writing on it but the only thing I can make out is "cures coughs" across the bottom. Writing is the same on both sides Then I found what I thought was a complete 32 caliber pinfire but when I cleaned it the "bullet" is not lead. It's not even a bullet. I also found this brass "cap" with fine internal threads. No markings on it. And, finally a non-metal object that looks like a button but has no attaching points on it. It does have a hole near the edge that goes all the way through. Can the ring be cleaned?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Cure Advertising Charm

http://www.etsy.com/listing/33523014/antique-victorian-dr-bells-pine-tar

 

[fyrffytr1]

Thanks BCH. 1 down 4 to go. Could the brass threaded object be a radiator cap?

 

[cheese]

Might be.. I found a radiator cap similar to it a while back. Where are you in SW GA? I'm in Thomas Co.

 

[billn1956]

2 small to be a rad,cap I have found 2 myself and have been wondering what they were.My son has found 1 also. I will keep my eye on here cause I want to no what it is .good luck and HH

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could it be a canteen cap?

 

[cheese]

Too small? Look at the old model T radiator caps. They seem to be about the same size, but threaded on the outside. Many of the old caps were smaller than the ones used nowadays or in the past 75 years or so.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Might be.. I found a radiator cap similar to it a while back. Where are you in SW GA? I'm in Thomas Co.

I'm in Lee County.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

oil filler cap?

 

[olegoat]

i believe your brass cap is for a fuel tank..diesel or gasoline, thats why
its made of brass, no sparks

 

[fyrffytr1]

i believe your brass cap is for a fuel tank..diesel or gasoline, thats why
its made of brass, no sparks

That makes sense. Now, what is the shell casing looking object. I know the picture is a little out of focus so I will take some better ones tomorrow.
Has anyone ever dug a ring that rang up the same as a silver dime?

 

[timekiller]

i believe your brass cap is for a fuel tank..diesel or gasoline, thats why
its made of brass, no sparks

That makes sense. Now, what is the shell casing looking object. I know the picture is a little out of focus so I will take some better ones tomorrow.
Has anyone ever dug a ring that rang up the same as a silver dime?

If you think thats weird check this post out of mine from last March.And notice the finds.
Take Care,
Pete,
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,305797.msg2208467.html#msg2208467

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Oil lamp cap maybe?

http://www.thelampworks.com/lw_joshua_jenkins.htm

 

[fyrffytr1]

Oil lamp cap maybe?

http://www.thelampworks.com/lw_joshua_jenkins.htm

I think this piece is a little too substantial to be part of an oil lamp. The way the threads are cut at the beginning gives this cap a "stop" to keeep it from being overtightened. I am leaning towards a gas cap of some sort.

 

[timekiller]

Not sure about gas cap as it would have to breath.I like oil fill cap, or hydraulic oil fill cap,or powersteering cap for old tractor. I've had my hands on one like it on something and if it come to me I'll post.