What the heck is it?

[BenVa68]

I dug this over the weekend at a 1800s house permission. Along with confederate buttons, an 1834 cap bust dime and several other items. Its brass and hinged. Any thoughts?

 

[GB1]

it was the handle on a old tape measure i believe

 

[Indian Steve]

My mind was going everywhere on this and then I read gold boy's reply. I Agree!

 

[Stringtyer]

it was the handle on a old tape measure i believe

If the hinged part flips out 180 degrees, I agree that it is likely a tape measure winding handle.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Yup, what they said, maybe a music box

 

[buck8point]

it was the handle on a old tape measure i believe

Or an old Chalk Line.

 

[Oddjob]

it was the handle on a old tape measure i believe

Yep, you got it.

OP should check Chesterman tape measure.

 

[BenVa68]

I really didnt think it could be a winder for a measuring tape because the piece is so small but after looking up Chesterman tapes i believe that may be it. Must have been pretty hard to wind though.

 

[A2coins]

COOOOOMON cant anyone post something I can ID. This is like playing jeopardy with the wife and kids uhh uhh

 

[Oddjob]

COOOOOMON cant anyone post something I can ID. This is like playing jeopardy with the wife and kids uhh uhh

I always have the same trouble mate. one of the best forums on here but II am no good at IDing stuff.

 

[A2coins]

I always have the same trouble mate. one of the best forums on here but II am no good at IDing stuff.

Happy Holidays my friend. I just wait till a few of the wise post replies then I agree with em to help build some cred LOL

 

[buck8point]

Gotta say, This is one of my favorite forums as well...

 

[A2coins]

I would love to have a contest every week like Sunday night for 2 to 3 hours find some whats its and who ever guesses the most wins some kinda prize would be fun I would call it tnepordy!!!!!!!

 

[Oddjob]

I would love to have a contest every week like Sunday night for 2 to 3 hours find some whats its and who ever guesses the most wins some kinda prize would be fun I would call it tnepordy!!!!!!!

Yeah, but DC Matt kills it in IDs.

I would loose fast.

 

[KevGA]

Spot on....


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[Professor of Engineering]

Tape measure crank...The other Tnetters beat me to the buzzer.

 

[A2coins]

I agree LOL

 

[Yak1366]

Cool find, Congrats!!!

 

[Reanm8er]

Nice work Ben and Happy Holidays!

Also Bravo to the witnesses!

 

[Tony in SC]

Does look like a winder, but the knob/handle is sooo small?