X-Ray flourescence. THe gadget fires a burst of X-Rays into the metal and measures the frequency of the reflected flourescence to determine very...
I could understand an XRF reading from the front being confused due to the surface, but the back should give a clear analysis. Just describe it...
It represents a German Iron Cross. Not likely to be British.
Um, that would be Adam, not Adams. Unless it was short for the Addams Family style.
Can't say that helps much if at all.
THe other side might give it away
I'd just say 'of typical oval form with fluted body and beaded edge,' The makers may have had a name for this but I have never heard of one being...
How much will you be looking for? I'd be interested at the right price.
I have sold one of these and maybe seen a couple more. Made by Dent as a novelty along with a Congreve clock replica, 20 years ago worth about...
Could you manage to post a much better picture?
My comment was just information for the OP, no relation to your more general post.
I know barometers.
I am sure Gila will read the Spanish for you.
I can see bits of what could be Latin but I cannot read it from the pictures which may be just my eyesight. Start at what looks to be the date and...
The problem with a picture is that I'd have to rotate my computer to see the thing the right way up. Can you just write the letters.
Hard to see the inscription as a whole, the style is consistent with what might be the date 1704. More likely pewter than silver, I'd say. Can...
PS. The bigger tool is the loader. I knew reading all of C S Forester's books would come in handy one day.
I have toyed with you long enough. When a shore battery fires red hot shot, it is carried from the furnace with one tool and loaded with the...
Crucible holders and pourers from a foundry?
You could post it on Cointalk, or here. The reason I suspect it, is that replicas have been made for over a century and it could well be dug up...
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