What is this? Looks like a lantern piece, but...

[creskol]

...it is only 1 3/4 inches in diameter. ..also, it isn't brass as most lantern/oil lamps were. Any thoughts?

 

[ticndig]

having what looks like a set screw, the item reminds me of a weight bar collar .

 

[Tony in SC]

Kinda looks like a throwout bearing for an old car??

 

[Gambrinus]

It sure does look like a throwout bearing except for what looks like a square head bolt sticking out of the side of it although I don't think that is a bolt.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Possibly a centrifugal clutch off a go-kart or mini-bike? Gary

 

[invent4hir]

About 1/4 of the way down the base there is a seam that appears to go all the way around. Maybe the lower portion of the base was designed to move separately from the rest or meant to be stationary. I also kinda see a set screw. Not sure what it is but perhaps these clues will lead to an id.

 

[1637]

try to clean it a little and see that that bolt thing is.
good luck brad

 

[invent4hir]

The attached photo shows the seam I mentioned in yesterday's post. Tonight I also noticed 2 things that have made me re-consider a set screw. 1) There appears to be a second (broken off) bolt(?) on the right side which is outlined in light blue. 2) Judging by the top lip, the thickness of the metal looks too thin to hold a set screw (or a bolt) securely. I agree that cleaning it would help. So would some additional photos from different angles. Plus any context (i.e. where found, what was found nearby, etc.).

 

[creskol]

The attached photo shows the seam I mentioned in yesterday's post. Tonight I also noticed 2 things that have made me re-consider a set screw. 1) There appears to be a second (broken off) bolt(?) on the right side which is outlined in light blue. 2) Judging by the top lip, the thickness of the metal looks too thin to hold a set screw (or a bolt) securely. I agree that cleaning it would help. So would some additional photos from different angles. Plus any context (i.e. where found, what was found nearby, etc.).

Cool visual! Thanks for doing that!

 

[ARC]

Cres... come on man... you know better...

knock off the dirt / debri. heh