Anybody know what this might be?

[Chris(SoCenWI)]

Hello all,

Also posted this on the explorer forum. Found it last time out detecting at an old farmsite. Appears to be copper or brass.


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Thanks,

Chris(SoCenWI)

 

[nwayrue]

I believe you found a signal cannon. Used to let harbor master know your ship is coming into port. Was it found near the ocean?

 

[dave5710]

It's slightly bigger than a quarter!!!!!!!!

 

[nwayrue]

it is pretty small. Signal cannons don't have to be very big to make a loud pop. The don't shoot projectiles. Also known as a thundermug

 

[gear box]

n/t

 

[edjcox]

You might wish to look here at the bottom


http://www.tortugatrading.com/data/results.asp?Category=Cannons&Filter=Arms,+Armor

 

[provantage]

almost looks like some type of handle

 

[woodwizard]

no idea-possibly some sort of tool handle as stated - but I definitely don't thing its a signal cannon cause once it was fired it would fly off and be lost as there is no way to mount it.plus its way too small.it's a keeper what ever it is

 

[edjcox]

In my post above at the link shown you will see at the very bottom of the images of signalling cannons a couple of old small ones that look similar to your item.

 

[srf2112]

My shot in the dark guess would be that it looks like it might be a bird/ animal caller.
HH
Scott

 

[Gonehunting]

may be a long shot but could it be an old incense burner. the small hole to draw air in so it lasts longer? or something to that effect.