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Posted 11 years ago

amateur
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Found at deserted homestead in British Columbia, brass, 1 1/16 inch diameter.
Inscribed: SAVE THE FOREST and FOREST SERVICE CANADA
Homestead has been deserted since 1939, item should be prior to that. Thought to be a cover for a access hole for a gas lantern, but Coleman expert said not from them. Coleman made special lamps in the '30s for US Forest service, and thought to have for Canada, too.

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amateur, 11 years ago
buttons on side are spring loaded, and when buttons are squeezed, the tabs move inward. [one tab is broken off]
walksoftly, 11 years ago
I wonder if it came off of a piece of firefighting equipment, possibly a backpack sprayer.
amateur, 11 years ago
Thanks very much for responding. An acquaintance has also suggested this, and I'm checking that out.
Thanks again.
amateur, 9 years ago
Item is a pipeguard, clips on top of a smokers pipe to prevent embers falling when working outside.

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