What Is It

[junkhunt]

This was found in the South California desert some years ago. In a place you wouldn't think you would find anything. It's solid steal. Any idea what it is or how old?

 

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[nhbenz]

Pretty cool. I can't see the whole name across the front, can you read it?

 

[junkhunt]

I have tried to clean it up so I could read the name, But can only see a few letters. That bottom part likes it was made to set in something, And who knows what the eyelet on top is for.

 

[DCMatt]

It looks like a clapper for a bell. I don't think it is but it looks like one.

With better pics we can figure out the name.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Squashed doorknob?

 

[junkhunt]

Anybody have any idea what this is? Found it at a old home site. Didn't find anything good and this is the most interesting thing I dug up. I have an idea what it may be but want to know what you think it is. My AT Pro. VDI was about 85.

Mike in Arkansas.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Interesting. Somehow my response beat your question!

 

[Plug N Play]

Interesting. Somehow my response beat your question!

Interesting ! I bow.
I want you as my detector partner !

 

[junkhunt]

Interesting ! I bow.
I want you as my detector partner !

That would be nice but California is a little too far away.

 

[DCMatt]

This was found in the South California desert some years ago. In a place you wouldn't think you would find anything. It's solid steal. Any idea what it is or how old?

What are the letters on the front of the iron man?

 

[Bruce R]

It's obviously a bust, made to commemorate someone of public notoriety. I would suggest using some alternate light sources to read his name.

 

[junkhunt]

What are the letters on the front of the iron man?

I have been trying to read the letters can't make anything out of it. I have cleaned it the best I can and still not able see them.

 

[Ima digger]

Try rubbing some chalk on it, and then clean off the high spots. He might be a saint, who knows.