what is it ?

[rush]

I know what it looks like but what kind
of metal is it and does it have any value?
It weighs 3 1/2lbs an is 9 1/2 L 2'' at base!

thanks for any help!
peace

 

[chipveres]

This site:

www.piehtoolco.com/contents/en-us/d1059.html

spells out exactly what the alloy is, along with retail price. It's a Babbitt alloy of mostly tin. Please be aware that scrap metal prices are quite a bit under retail. I wouldn't be surprised if it's worth more as a keepsake than scrap metal.

Chip V.

 

[diggummup]

Here is one on ebay-http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150450007388

 

[traderoftreasures]

nickel is pretty valuable...http://www.metalprices.com/FreeSite/metals/nickelalloy/nickelalloy.asp

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here is one on ebay-http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150450007388

Thats an exact match Digg.

D.Staplin?

May be from the Carbonite metal Co. Found this:

RARE NICKELITE INGOT Vintage new and unused condition From Carbonite metal Co. ... D. Staplin on both ends and A on the back Exact composition unknown -

 

[diggummup]

Here is one on ebay-http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150450007388

Thats an exact match Digg.

D.Staplin.

Yup. I figured he might want to watch it and see if it sells.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I get no other hits on D.Staplin Nikelite.

 

[CRUSADER]

Makes a pretty cool looking door weight (stop), no idea on value

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Some digging revealed the same seller had a bid on one back in Feb. You could ask him where he obtains these ingots.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...urlington+wisconsin"&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us


Where did you obtain this?

 

[rush]

Wow Thanks for All the Info Guys !
I picked it up from the antique store
for 5 bucks because I thought it
would make a good door stop!
This one has an (A) on the back also!
Thank you I will keep my
eye on the one on ebay!

 

[NHBandit]

Here is a chunk of melted babbit metal I found while detecting around an old railroad repair shop. I believe this is what fell on the ground when they were pouring a new bearing for one of the trains. Very likely the same material as yours.

 

[rush]

my brother found this next to the Railroad trax
in UT.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here is a chunk of melted babbit metal I found while detecting around an old railroad repair shop. I believe this is what fell on the ground when they were pouring a new bearing for one of the trains. Very likely the same material as yours.

my brother found this next to the Railroad trax
in UT.

The last eBay link I posted sold it as a railroad item so I think this is basically solved. If you feel the same, post the green check. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,259097.0.html

 

[rush]

Wow Thanks for All the Info Guys !
I picked it up from the antique store
for 5 bucks because I thought it
would make a good door stop!
This one has an (A) on the back also!
Thank you I will keep my
eye on the one on ebay!

trying to post anoother pic with a diferent metal problem with posting pic will try later !thanks

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

trying to post anoother pic with a diferent metal problem with posting pic will try later !thanks

Best to start a new thread if its a different "what is it" item.

 

[bradyboy]

why or what would you use the bar for?
melt to make jewlery?
Brady

 

[NHBandit]

why or what would you use the bar for?
melt to make jewlery?
Brady

Babbit metal was used to pour bearings for axles, etc on train wheels & other moving parts. Modern bearings are made of similar metal but are generally made in half circle shaped pairs to make them easier to replace. The old babbit bearings were used in Model T engines, on axles, etc and were replaced by melting the metal & pouring it into place. The pics I posted were of a similar material that has run onto the ground in it's melted state and cooled on the ground which is what gave it the shape & texture of the dirt it landed on.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Very interesting!

 

[rush]

my brother found this next to the Railroad trax
in UT.

Was replying to post by NHBandit .
Thanks for the help !