What is this???

ALABEAR · Dec 17, 2009

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

S IL THer · Dec 17, 2009

salt box pull out spout

72cheyenne · Dec 17, 2009

S IL THer said:
salt box pull out spout

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

vayank54 · Dec 17, 2009

S IL THer said:
salt box pull out spout

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

trikikiwi · Dec 17, 2009

So... a CW pulltab

Mike

traderoftreasures · Dec 18, 2009

from pouring salt on slugs

Woodland Detectors · Dec 19, 2009

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 · Jan 14, 2010

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 · Jan 14, 2010

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 · Jan 14, 2010

green check please

trikikiwi · Jan 14, 2010

I'm still a bit puzzled :icon_scratch:

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 :headbang:

Cheers, Mike

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 14, 2010

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

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 · Jan 14, 2010

Looks like a metal moth

SkyPirate · Jan 14, 2010

I vote Salt spout.

SkyPirate · Jan 14, 2010

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 · Jan 14, 2010

trikikiwi said:
So... a CW pulltab

Mike

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 15, 2010

Looks like the same butterfly.

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 15, 2010

Can we keep guessing even though it is already solved?

trikikiwi · Jan 17, 2010

Thanks everyone :icon_thumleft:

for educating me as I requested :icon_pirat:

The Monarch Butterfly on the Tab is a cool idea :headbang:

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 · Jan 17, 2010

trikikiwi said:
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 ?