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Author Topic: Wedge shaped object found at Scan rally.  (Read 2464 times)
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« on: October 21, 2009, 11:17:18 AM »
I found this at the Scan rally last sunday, at first I thought it was a sprag which is hammered into the end of a hammer handle to hold the head tight but it seems to be made of a copper alloy which I think would be too soft......any ideas please?
It measures 28mm long by 9mm wide and is 6mm at its thickest end.
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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 11:26:45 AM »
End of an axe?? Huh
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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 11:34:28 AM »
I wouldn't think so Paul, it looks to be purpose made for something. Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 01:27:17 PM »
It certainly looks like its been purposely made into a wedge.  Can I see strike marks on the thick end there?
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 01:56:56 PM »
looks like wood splitter to me.
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 02:39:47 PM »
Interesting object Richy. Looks Bronze Age but the material suggests Roman Or Georgian / Victorian. Well and truly stumped mate.
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 02:52:56 PM »
I may have an answer , copper wedges were used in the mining industry, as they produced no sparks when struck
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 02:54:39 PM »
Ooh wee done Mike , You may have hit the nail on the head there.
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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2009, 02:59:27 PM »
Spot on Mike well ID,d that man.
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« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2009, 05:54:07 PM »
also used to wedge in the end of pick axe handles and other similar tools to stop the tool falling off the wood.
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