Spiked valve, what's it for?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by hamptonauction, Nov 5, 2014.

  1. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    One of these was posted several years on the eBay antique board. I can't remember what it was used for, does anyone remember or know what it is? It measures 5" long, the needle is 3/16" in diameter.

    Thanks Andy

    spiked valve 1.jpg spiked valve 2.jpg spiked valve 3.jpg
     
    hamptonauction, Nov 5, 2014
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  2. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Looks like a variety of champagne tap. Keeps the bottle a bit fizzy if you do not drink it very fast or all at once.
     
    afantiques, Nov 5, 2014
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  3. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    Thank you AF.
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    It looks like a spike for letting air into a collapsed lung.

    3 Kings, anyone.
     
    komokwa, Nov 6, 2014
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  5. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    verybrad, Nov 6, 2014
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  6. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Huh. I always figgered AF was a beer man... ;)
     
    kentworld, Nov 6, 2014
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  7. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Amything barring Sterno and embalming fluid, in the day.
     
    afantiques, Nov 7, 2014
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