OK, it's not really a tool, and everyone should know what it is-but I wonder how old it might be. There are no makers marks anywhere I can see.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw008_zps17ad284a.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw009_zps98dfb185.jpg)
It's got 3 splits like this, fairly evenly spaced:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw010_zpscb287b84.jpg)
I might have to start chewin' tobacco!
Can't guarantee the time, but I think spitoons began disappearing in the early 50s.
Is it copper or brass?? Brass age cracks - copper rarely cracks unless very work hardened....
I worked in a Western Wear store in the 70s and early 80s. We always had one or two for sale.
Lynn
This hangs in my shop, unfortunately I have shameless friends who WILL spit on the floor.
Put 5 gallon buckets with sawdust in the corners for spittoons.
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j368/wvabe/009-19.jpg)
Quote from: Billman49 on June 28, 2014, 11:50:05 AM
Is it copper or brass?? Brass age cracks - copper rarely cracks unless very work hardened....
I looks more like copper to me, at least on the inside where something has cleaned a few spots. I'll have to clean it good with soapy water. And rubber gloves :cheesy:
They made them into the '80's. I had a habit once that required one..