Myers Depot Metal Detectors

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I know its a 1931 mercury before someone has the need to tell me :laughing: any ideas on the item to the right? It appears to be copper, not brass as its more orange than yellow... Initial thought was a small key but I don't think that is it... Possibly a small piece off of something bigger? Found in a park that goes back to the 1800's a couple weeks ago. Thanks for any input!
 

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I remember some cans that used to open with a key that would wind and pull a metal strip to separate the lid from the rest of the can. I can't tell what kind of metal that is, but that reminds me of the top part a little bit.

-- Tom
 
Thanks for your input guys! Though I still feel like it was something else, it may just be a piece of junk, I was hoping it was a Jesuit cross or key or something :laughing:
 
achaios said:
I remember some cans that used to open with a key that would wind and pull a metal strip to separate the lid from the rest of the can. I can't tell what kind of metal that is, but that reminds me of the top part a little bit.

-- Tom
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That's the first thing I thought. Tuna cans and sardines used those along with a lot of others.

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Looks like a St. Benedict-type crucifix medal. They feature a circle shape at the top of the cross, like this one.
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cellrdwellr said:
i know its a 1931 mercury before someone has the need to tell me :laughing: Any ideas on the item to the right? It appears to be copper, not brass as its more orange than yellow... Initial thought was a small key but i don't think that is it... Possibly a small piece off of something bigger? Found in a park that goes back to the 1800's a couple weeks ago. Thanks for any input!
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i think thats a turn key for a lantern. Moves the wick up and down. Old carbide lamps had them too.
 
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