Unusual Junk

[Bill in Texas]

This is target that I knew was in my yard for awhile, but did not want to dig, as it was deep (about 10 inches) and the ground is hard. It appears to be tin, as it crinkles when bent. It is about .010 thick, 4 5/8 inches long, is heavy and is strong. The center has no opening. I thought it was a radio face when I dug it, but have decided it is not. Because it is appears to be tin, I think that it is old. I thought it was interesting, so here it is. Does anybody know what it is for sure? Bill in Texas

 

[pulltab]

looks like a door strike, maybe?

 

[trueblue]

looks like an old ashtray console to me

 

[Bill in Texas]

I know that it is solid Tin now for sure, so likely before 1940. I am sure it is not a door strike. It could be a ash tray console cover, but the two holes on either side are so large. It looks familiar to me, but I can't place it. Bill in Texas

 

[mickfin]

A car Radio dash cover, 1940s or 50s is my Guess, MickFin

 

[Bill in Texas]

All The old radios of the 40's era that I saw had dials in the center. No center hole for a dial. I think that it is older than that because of it being Tin. Tin disappeared for the WWII war effort and never made a comeback. It might be a name plate and a adjustment panel for a pre 1940 appliance of some type. Bill in Texas