Amazing dug relic!

[T-DUB]

I've heard of people finding these but to actually see one, now that's cool.

Cool as the other side of the pillow.

 

[Listener]

I found this cousin to it in marvelous shape also. Has a magnet on the inside, so it has found a permanent place on my refrigerator. A fine specimen with a new job for life.

 

[Listener]

Oops forgot the picture

 

[Ronstar]

Im pretty sure its a pull starter for a seven prong liver scratcher. Now I’ve eluded to this in several previous posts but notice how the beavertail is not curled! This is a surefire sign that it was pulled at such a high velocity that it simply remained in factory installed shape. High velocity line pull is required to get the individual prongs to begin a synchronized scratching motion. I would inquire with Lloyd’s of London as soon as possible for full coverage and protection.
Once the guys on the forum are fully aware of what you have you are not safe. Be aware of your surroundings and if someone approaches you with an evil eye I would suggest you drop several “throw down” pull tabs and back away quickly. You will thank me later…….

 

[T-DUB]

Oops forgot the picture

Brilliant of a dandy find right there. Little jealous right now.

 

[fwcrawford]

One thing for sure, if you want to find one of these, you’ll have to dig alot of gold rings…

 

[Ohio pull tabs]

Share a pic of that PT made from the quarter if you can.

Share a pic of that PT made from the quarter if you can.

 

[fwcrawford]

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Pretty good craftsmanship on both pieces!

 

[Ohio pull tabs]

Pretty good craftsmanship on both pieces!

Yea a guy in Ohio makes then

 

[Picketwire]

I found one of the same make and model but the bottom part was bent and folded into the top part. I was sorely disappointed! Who would destroy history like that?

that is a modern relic since production was stopped in 1975.

I hope he didn't break the Antiquities Act by taking it from government property.

 

[T-DUB]

Im pretty sure its a pull starter for a seven prong liver scratcher. Now I’ve eluded to this in several previous posts but notice how the beavertail is not curled! This is a surefire sign that it was pulled at such a high velocity that it simply remained in factory installed shape. High velocity line pull is required to get the individual prongs to begin a synchronized scratching motion. I would inquire with Lloyd’s of London as soon as possible for full coverage and protection.
Once the guys on the forum are fully aware of what you have you are not safe. Be aware of your surroundings and if someone approaches you with an evil eye I would suggest you drop several “throw down” pull tabs and back away quickly. You will thank me later…….

Dropping them will definitely throw them off my tracks.

 

[T-DUB]

One thing for sure, if you want to find one of these, you’ll have to dig alot of gold rings…

Who wants to find rings anyway…not I

 

[T-DUB]

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Those are F-in BA!

 

[T-DUB]

I found one of the same make and model but the bottom part was bent and folded into the top part. I was sorely disappointed! Who would destroy history like that?

I hope he didn't break the Antiquities Act by taking it from government property.

Sorry for your luck digging the broken one, did you hit it with your shovel? Dug mine during a covert night operation. Ninja like and no one saw me!

 

[Picketwire]

Sniff sniff It wasn't broken, just bent. (wiping away tears) Sorry, I just got something in my eyes.

 

[T-DUB]

Sniff sniff It wasn't broken, just bent. (wiping away tears) Sorry, I just got something in my eyes.

Bent is broke Picketwire…just go with it and embellish the fable just a tad. You have gone through a lot because of that darn thing. Keep your head up, better days are coming.

 

[Picketwire]

Thanks for giving me a reason to live T-DUB. I called the suicide hotline to talk me out of it but they put me on hold. As far as embellishing a fable--I would never do that! The truth? Maybe, but not a fable. HH and GL my friend! I thoroughly enjoyed your thread.

 

[T-DUB]

Thanks for giving me a reason to live T-DUB. I called the suicide hotline to talk me out of it but they put me on hold. As far as embellishing a fable--I would never do that! The truth? Maybe, but not a fable. HH and GL my friend! I thoroughly enjoyed your thread.

No prob, thread like this is good for us all every once in awhile.

 

[Odanscoils]

I would get that one heavy Gold plated and hang it on the 50+ gram 18k gold chain your about to find.
Can't wait to see the pics.

 

[T-DUB]

I would get that one heavy Gold plated and hang it on the 50+ gram 18k gold chain your about to find.
Can't wait to see the pics.

Appreciate the idea of what to do with the PT. Probably would display both in separate locations, wouldn’t want to disrespect the PT and lowering it’s standard with relics not on the same level.