teotwawki12 Elite Member Joined Apr 7, 2017 Messages 1,219 Location Michigan Aug 2, 2018 #1 Dug this jar while detecting today. Don't suppose it is terribly old, but I am curious about the purpose of the little chamber that is incorporated into the top... anybody familiar with this? Attachments KIMG0321.jpg 42.6 KB · Views: 186 KIMG0322.jpg 64.3 KB · Views: 174 KIMG0323.jpg 45.6 KB · Views: 161 KIMG0324.jpg 46.7 KB · Views: 168 KIMG0325.jpg 46.8 KB · Views: 211
Dug this jar while detecting today. Don't suppose it is terribly old, but I am curious about the purpose of the little chamber that is incorporated into the top... anybody familiar with this?
metaladdict Elite Member Joined Mar 9, 2010 Messages 17,900 Location Northern Ca. Aug 2, 2018 #2 I've dug them, its an inkwell I believe.
teotwawki12 Elite Member Joined Apr 7, 2017 Messages 1,219 Location Michigan Aug 2, 2018 #3 yep.....you are right. The missus had the brilliant idea to google the patent number and that is confirmed. thanks. I like it!
yep.....you are right. The missus had the brilliant idea to google the patent number and that is confirmed. thanks. I like it!
amc rulz Forum Supporter Joined Jan 23, 2011 Messages 5,503 Location southern mich Aug 2, 2018 #4 Never seen one like that, cool~ nice info!
W waltr Elite Member Joined May 27, 2018 Messages 1,813 Location SE Pennsylvania USA Aug 3, 2018 #6 Yep, that kicked my memory, an ink well.