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Title: Brass thingy
Post by: davethepaint on August 12, 2017, 01:15:49 PM
Hi any help on ID would be helpful found in pastures near 494 rd. About 4" and made from brass. Thanks.


Title: Re: Brass thingy
Post by: Val Beechey on August 12, 2017, 02:20:54 PM
Looks like the mouth piece off a brass instrument


Title: Re: Brass thingy
Post by: davethepaint on August 12, 2017, 05:25:29 PM
Thank Val but forgot to say its solid without centre hole, regards Dave


Title: Re: Brass thingy
Post by: dingdong on August 12, 2017, 05:38:54 PM
Hi Dave,going along the musical instrument theme as Val wrote,I am wondering if it was(is) from a brass band instrument is..the valves which are used in a trumpet,coronet, French horn etc.. ???....just a guess..good hunting👍


Title: Re: Brass thingy
Post by: wagis on August 12, 2017, 06:55:26 PM
I would also say the same.


Title: Re: Brass thingy
Post by: davethepaint on August 12, 2017, 07:52:53 PM
 Yes think its a musical control valve. Funny thing to find in a field, might have been playing green green grass of home  when it popped out. Cheers Dave.


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