Sarah,

Just sold a c. 1920s "Glenwwood" wood burning stove with a gas "sidecar"
containing three gas burners.  The gas burners are almost identical to
your example. If you were in Maine I could tell you where to go to see
reconditioned examples - still being sold.

Lee Cranmer
Historical Archaeologist
Maine Historic Preservation Commission
  

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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Sarah A. Molik
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:47 PM
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Subject: The perplexing artifact

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

http://curtinarchaeology.com/HPIM1360.jpg

http://curtinarchaeology.com/HPIM1361.jpg