Old metal cap end?

[Connan]

Hey guys,
Any Idea's of what this may been off?
Its about the size of a 20c peice, but thicker.
It looks like King George stamped with a crown above the GR .
Possibly Army related?
Any ideas??
Co.

 

[Mackka]

It looks like a scale weight to me. Nice.

 

[Simmo]

https://lens.google.com/search?p=AU...ka1dVeHVaVFo2U1ROWFNFMHhjRkpFVkU5U1p3PT0iXQ==

 

[Connan]

It looks like a scale weight to me. Nice.

Wouldn't a scale weight have a number on it though?

 

[Mackka]

Good point.

 

[Connan]

Good point.

I'm thinking it may a cap end off something, like an old scope or lens cover.
Who knows

 

[Simmo]

@Connan, nothing in my Google Lens link enlighten you?

 

[Connan]

@Connan, nothing in my Google Lens link enlighten you?

I haven't had a look yet sorry

 

[Manpa]

Looking at Google images I think it’s a scale weight or coin weight.

 

[wiley coyote]

How much does it weigh, and put a photo up with a 10 cent piece to compare it with.

 

[Hawkear]

If it is a weight and if it’s weight does correspond to an imperial, Troy or avoirdupois weight such as ounce, pennyweight or dram multiple, that could solve that issue.

 

[Flash Jack]

The scratches on the back are interesting. They are running roughly 90 and 45 degrees and have a randomness about them. They may correspond to NSEW movements. Perhaps a wear plate on a piece of surveying equipment. I think surveying in the colonies was done by the government hence the George Regina. Just a wild guess though.

 

[MegsyB007]

I agree with Flash Jack. Check out the old items in the pic of antique survey equipment.



Cheers,
Megsy

 

[Connan]

I agree with Flash Jack. Check out the old items in the pic of antique survey equipment.

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Cheers,
Megsy

Thank you for your response.

 

[Connan]

It does weigh 1 ounce. Here is a picture next to a 20c peice . Anymore ideas?

 

[kev205]

Having the crown being government, and the GR I wonder if it might be a detonator end like they used on the railway lines to worn train drivers of work being done on the track..... just a guess but really not sure what to make of it

 

[Connan]

Having the crown being government, and the GR I wonder if it might be a detonator end like they used on the railway lines to worn train drivers of work being done on the track..... just a guess but really not sure what to make of it

Thank you for your response. Can you show a picture of what you mean please?

 

[grubstake]

Some examples are here:
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...S4wLjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZw&sclient=img

 

[Connan]

Some examples are here:
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...S4wLjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZw&sclient=img

Oh ok. It's not one of those 'I'm pretty sure. It does weigh an ounce.
Thank you for your response.

 

[David-Karratha]

Reasonably sure it’s not part of a railway detonator. It’s unlikely they’d use something that thick or heavy. Most pictures you’ll find will show them being made of something that won’t ”lift” the wheel and flange too high off the rail. All the ones I’ve ever seen and used are thin plastic types.