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Dug this in the yard of a house from the 40s. At first, when I saw the red, jewel looking thing, I thought I had found a huge class ring! Seems to be a threaded cap to something. Maybe light passed through it? Look familiar to anyone?
 

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Maybe went on a fancy sign like this? Or automotive related???
 

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Some old radios etc had indicator lamps (power on) with lens caps like that one.
Could also be from industrial electrical equipment.
 
It is called a pilots lamp, they come in several colors and I believe they are for automobile fenders. Google pilots lamp and check the images. Probably from the 40's or 50's
 
That is a indicator light jewel. They unscrew to allow replacement of a small light bulb. Used on classic Fender guitar amps as well as many other things.
 
I believe they were used for many purposes, I have seen references for small electronics, music, auto, motorcycles and even aircraft. They still make the faceted type that you have found, although I think the one you found shows plenty of age. Still a neat find.
 
Here are a few examples from my parts box. And a couple of bulbs.
 

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waltr said:
Some old radios etc had indicator lamps (power on) with lens caps like that one.
Could also be from industrial electrical equipment.
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rustyk1 said:
It is called a pilots lamp, they come in several colors and I believe they are for automobile fenders. Google pilots lamp and check the images. Probably from the 40's or 50's
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Iggyks said:
That is a indicator light jewel. They unscrew to allow replacement of a small light bulb. Used on classic Fender guitar amps as well as many other things.
Click to expand...

rustyk1 said:
I believe they were used for many purposes, I have seen references for small electronics, music, auto, motorcycles and even aircraft. They still make the faceted type that you have found, although I think the one you found shows plenty of age. Still a neat find.
Click to expand...

Iggyks said:
Here are a few examples from my parts box. And a couple of bulbs.
Click to expand...

Thanks guys! Just one of those things I've never ran across. (Or took much notice when I did) I'd like to think it's from an old Fender guitar amp. Rock on!
 
My 1964 Bandmaster is in the shop so had to find a photo online...
 

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