Sarah-
It's a gas burner for an early gas range. On modern gas stoves these connect to the gas line from the valve and pilot light in such a way that they can be lifted out. The gas line inserts loosely into a pipe extending forward from the burner. Very similar burners are advertised on page 658 of the 1908 Sears catalog.
Marty Pickands
New York State Museum
>>> "Sarah A. Molik" <[log in to unmask]> 1/22/2008 2:46 PM >>>
I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have a strange artifact that was
found, and am totally stumped as to what it could be. I've had suggestions of
everything from an old gas burner from a stove to a trac tor part to an
elevation marker. The object is 29 centimeters long, 13 centimeters wide, and
3 1/2 centimeters in thickness. It has six spokes coming out of the main pole,
and machine-made holes 1 centimeter apart in said spokes. the other side
has "ANDES B12 BE 3023" embossed on the back. I've listed links to pictures
below.
If anyone has any insight to the identity of this particular artifact, I'd be most
greatful.
Thanks!
Sincerey,
Sarah
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