Some kind of emblem? Something about Philadelphia?

Xaquin · Mar 27, 2018

Beats me!

Found near a barn, but the site was also home to a late 1800s hotel, a 1930s to late 1940s picnic spot, and it's been farmed from the 1600s to today

I'm guessing some kind of farm equipment emblem or maybe a tag topper, but I've found nothing

it's about 2 1/2" tall and is brass

looks to say 3WS or 3W8 followed by PHILA which I'm guessing would be short for Philadelphia.

there is a makers mark on the back that reads COLGAN. (at least to my eyes)

CTCurt · Mar 27, 2018

No idea, but cool find.... :yes:

(Nice to see you posting)

Xaquin · Mar 27, 2018

thanks, it's been a while!

I had to take a long break due to having no time to get out

now I have the time but not the places lol

SoOregonMd · Mar 27, 2018

could it be a room # door sign like floor 3 Room S

long shot but What was the name of the Hotel? did it begin with a W?

far too fancy of a Font to be associated to a barn/Farm in my Opinion

Xaquin · Mar 27, 2018

honestly, I have no idea what the hotel was called. There aren't any pictures that I can find and it wasn't there for very long.

Bayoutalker · Mar 27, 2018

https://philly.curbed.com/maps/the-definitive-guide-to-philadelphias-historic-hotels

Here is a list with pictures of historic hotels along with addresses. There are a couple that start with "W" that were there in the late 1800's. If they are the ones, you should recognize the address.

Cliff

Xaquin · Mar 27, 2018

ah, this was actually found in Southern Maryland!

Bayoutalker · Mar 27, 2018

Xaquin said:
ah, this was actually found in Southern Maryland!

Still could have come from a Philly hotel. Might be worth a little research on those on the list.

Cliff

drawsing · Mar 27, 2018

Reminds me of something you would spray paint through to mark a bag or something.

Xaquin · Mar 27, 2018

I'm starting to think it's a radiator ornament or sign

NHBenz · Mar 27, 2018

I agree with it being from J.W.Colgan Co. Besides radiator badges they made fancy horse rosettes and such. Pretty nice piece!

Foragist · Mar 27, 2018

Nice old-timey fancy piece! Looks like 3"W"s...like three W's ranch or something. PHILA could be a name, too, making this a very personalized buckle(or whatever it is) Very cool!

Xaquin · Mar 28, 2018

thanks all!

I'm going to guess a custom radiator piece but I think the verdict may never come in on this one officially

ah well =)

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