What is this???

[ALABEAR]

I find these in just about every Civil War camp I hunt in. It looks modern, but I always find them. Thanks Jerry

 

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[S IL THer]

salt box pull out spout

 

[72cheyenne]

salt box pull out spout

I have found these items too and always wondered what they were.

 

[vayank54]

salt box pull out spout

Yep You have to wonder how those things end up where they do.

 

[trikikiwi]

So... a CW pulltab

Mike

 

[traderoftreasures]

from pouring salt on slugs

 

[Woodland Detectors]

You've got to be kiddib me! I find these things everywhere and every time I do I ask myself " what is thing...again!" I keep meaning to post it but never did...HA!

 

[sonofmitch]

I had to laugh when I saw this. I couldn't believe that anyone didn't know what this was. Almost instantly I remembered there was a day when what these were drove me insane. I guess that's what is wrong with me now.
Mitch

 

[bradyboy]

Makes sense
but............
the metal bar / bracket?
I m not sure modern version use a metal bar
Maybe I'm wrong
Great what is is it
Brady

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

green check please

 

[trikikiwi]

I'm still a bit puzzled
I take it that everyone else is agreeing it's a 'salt box pull out spout'.
I have never seen one before. Anyone have a pic of the spout on a box?
Why are they common to CW camps - from the canteen area? Are they CW era or are they contemporary?
Was the salt for the table, the slugs or the icy roads?
Your info appreciated
Cheers, Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Nice pic Rando. I searched but couldnt find one. I did find this...

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http://www.ehow.com/how_5473403_make-pin-salt-box-spout.html


Dont forget they used to salt backsides of hides and salt was used for meat preservation before refridgeration. Maybe thats why you find so many. I dont know how old the aluminum ones are. I remember hearing about oldtimers salting gator hides.

 

[SkyPirate]

Looks like a metal moth

 

[SkyPirate]

I vote Salt spout.

 

[SkyPirate]

How to Make a Butterfly Pin with a Salt Box Spout
Things You'll Need:
acrylic craft paints
metal pour spout
pin back
E6000 glue
pliers

Remove the spout from the box. Try to keep the little wire in place. Use jewelry pliers or other pliers to mash down the little tab holding the wire. This will be the butterflies antennae. There are two small tabs on the corners of the "wings'. You can bend these down.

Step 2Apply a base coat of white craft paint. When that has dried , paint on a coat of bright yellow or what ever color you have chosen.
After the yellow dries , paint on the outlines and spots using black craft paint. make two black dots at the bottom of the antennae so it looks like two eyes, or you can glue on 2 small googly eyes.

Step 3When the entire butterfly is completely dry, apply a light coat of spray varnish or lacquer.
Use the E6000 glue or a similar glue to attach the pin back to the back of the brooch.

 

[SkyPirate]

So... a CW pulltab

Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looks like the same butterfly.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can we keep guessing even though it is already solved?

 

[trikikiwi]

Thanks everyone for educating me as I requested
The Monarch Butterfly on the Tab is a cool idea
I am presuming, the Burger King reference came about because my new mate skypirate thought my avatar resembled The Burger King
He was/is wrong
Mike

 

[traderoftreasures]

Thanks everyone for educating me as I requested
The Monarch Butterfly on the Tab is a cool idea
I am presuming, the Burger King reference came about because my new mate skypirate thought my avatar resembled The Burger King
He was/is wrong
Mike

what does it resemble ?