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Mrdave25

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Brass tube
« on: December 23, 2012, 10:19:58 am »
I acquired this sometime ago and for the life of me can find no information on it. Seems to be brass with GHW MFG CO mark on the bottom. Any light shed on this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2012, 10:56:28 am »
What size is it? I would guess that it's maybe designed for holding drilled core samples??
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Mrdave25

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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2012, 11:01:58 am »
Roughly 10" height x 14" circumference.
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 11:11:49 am »
Candle making?  just a thought
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Mrdave25

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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2012, 12:06:00 pm »
Has no wax residue, but has a very distinct chemical-metallic smell to it. I had found one person online that had a brass tube map and document holder holder, circa 1880s from the same manufacture.  Still, no info on the company that I can find.
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2012, 05:57:55 pm »
Can we see the mark on it ??
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2012, 06:12:24 pm »
What makes you think this "Copper cylindrical container" is made of brass.....btw..a tube is open at both ends...this looks like its got a bottom?? :D
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2012, 06:20:38 pm »
I'm sure I've seen something like that before,gonna drive me nuts,hopefully it'll come to me.
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 06:23:41 pm »
It reminds me of a barber shop comb holder/cleaner
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2012, 06:55:17 pm »
I thought it could be some type of strainer,but rustyattic theory seems pretty good to me
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2012, 07:19:08 pm »
If it sits in that holder,and the bottom is open it could be for holding.wool?...wool you ask...yes...as there is a knitwear company with these initials...and maybe its hung up on a rack.....or ..as you may have realized ..i don,t have a clue.....but i don,t see it being in a barbers shop..the verdi-gris would put the punters off
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2012, 07:21:38 pm »
Bigwull, I agree with everything you say. Rustyattic, I can see that it might be something like by the corrosion it has. The mark is quite dull and hard to see in the pic.
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2012, 07:30:38 pm »
I guess I could clarify and show that that piece goes inside the container and is completely sealed off when the cap goes on.
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2012, 08:24:25 pm »
That would indicate to me that what it held would be in a roll form !! Lift the metal rack out, unroll what is needed. and replace !!  Stick a roll of paper towels in it and you can see what I mean !!  At least thats how I would figure it  !! Odd thing is I can find no record of a Mfg. Co  with those initials and it is not in the manufacturing data base !! 
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Re: Brass tube
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2012, 08:50:08 pm »
I,would say you hit the nail on the head with one of your own posts...this is a Civil War map holder...worth a fair bit i would say...

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-civil-war-era-brass-map-case-90986550
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