Thanks Keith,
That's scary stuff.  The problem we have with that interpretation is the
end with the knob is totally sealed.  I will look at it again.  Perhaps
an x-ray would give us some detail that would help.

Thanks,

Craig

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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Doms, Keith
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:36 PM
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Subject: Re: Mystery Artifact

I bet it is a syringe, usually attributed to treating VD.  They are
known from Rev War medical kits, I believe one was recovered from the
MHS Pandoria (National Geographic Magazine), I believe the Mary Rose,
and Mel Fisher's the De Le Toccha.  They are popular objects to be shown
on TV documentaries.  The wide end would have held a plunger with a ring
handle.

Check with Chuck Fithian.

Keith Doms

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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Lukezic Craig (DOS)
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 2:54 PM
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Subject: Mystery Artifact

Greetings HISTARCH:

We have a mystery artifact that was found on the Roosevelt Inlet
shipwreck in Lewes, Delaware. 
 The shipwreck dates to May of 1774.  
The object is a hollow segmented cylinder of base metal or pewter.    It
measures 7 inches in length with a diameter of a little less than 2
inches.  One terminus has a smaller knob that was welded on.  The other
end appears to have been broken off. 
If you are interested, please e-mail me off-list at
[log in to unmask] , and I can send you an image.

Thanks for your help,

Craig Lukezic
DE SHPO