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Looking at the second picture I am going to second the interpretation that it is a natural gas or propane burner of some sort.? I have seen similar shaped burners for early hot water heaters.? The big end is where the "carburetor' section would have attached to the cast iron burner.? This would consist of an orifice with an adjustable opening to draw in air to mix the raw gas with oxygen so that the flame out of the burner holes would be efficient.? Think of a Bunsen burner from chemistry 101.? I hope this helps.?
Best,
Stathi
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Efstathios I. Pappas
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Department of Anthropology/096
University of Nevada, Reno
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From: Sarah A. Molik <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:46 am
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
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