Is it possible that its the the like bottom to a fire suppressant globe? they were teardrop shaped and full of water. they sat in a mount on the wall, nd you were to take it and throw it at the base of the fire. they are referred to as fire grenades as well. they came on may shapes, but most bottomed out into a small thin tube.

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From: Mark Branstner <[log in to unmask]>
To: HISTARCH <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 4:21 pm
Subject: Another artifact question


Hey Guys,
I found something that I have no idea what is ...
This is a piece of clear (milky, aged) glass tubing, about 1.5 inches 
ong and likely broken on one or both ends ... It is hexagonal in 
ross-section (exterior), and is hollow with a round interior 
ross-section.
Here is the odd part ... The outside diameter is no more that 0.1 inch.
The site is a farmstead, ca. 1840-70.
I can't imagine what it could be ... Was thinking hypodermic plunger, 
rug ampule ... but it seems to fragile.  Perfume pipette?
Would love to hear some ideas.
Thanks,
Mark
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