What type / age of faucet is this?

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I found this early faucet at a c1860 farm site last week and don't know anything about it. It's made of brass, it has a 1/2" external thread on one end and a very narrow spout. The handle on top rotates both clockwise and counter clockwise, but doesn't lock in a fully open or closed position. The handle is crudely cast and is held in place with a slotted screw.

Any information about what it might have been used for and a date range would be appreciated.

Thanks very much,
Dave

 

[Loco-Digger]

I believe it's a threaded drum (barrel) tap.

 

[Tpmetal]

very cool. Love the handle style on it.

 

[vhs07]

Foot operated maybe?

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks like the handle can be pushed down to operate?

Foot operated maybe?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Push water valve for a temporary use spigot - like on a water cistern or large coffee urn. Push to dispense and you can't walk off and leave it running.

 

[Icewing]

I think what you have, based on the pipe threads, rather than tapered bung connection, as would be found on a barrel tap, is actually an old milk can spigot.

I didn't find an exact match, but this may help you narrow it down.

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[4x4x4]

....hangs a pail ?

 

[sutphin]

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