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Posted By: MrBelvedere2 What the heck is this? - Tue Nov 10 2015 12:56 AM
Ok I need help figuring out what the heck this thing is. The guy I bought it from says it's a filter housing for some sort of gas pump? It measures 9 inches long just under 4 inches diameter on the open side, is thick, looks handblown, has threads at the top, and is embossed with:

GILMER PATENT
PAT. JUNE 21 1910

Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Posted By: advertologist Re: What the heck is this? - Tue Nov 10 2015 01:09 AM
possibly a explosion proof light cover.. ... cool
Posted By: MrBelvedere2 Re: What the heck is this? - Tue Nov 10 2015 01:24 AM
Randy, that was my first thought, but I have never seen one nearly this big?
Posted By: MrBelvedere2 Re: What the heck is this? - Tue Nov 10 2015 01:45 AM
Ok after some more research, I think it is a collection vessel for some type of early sap extraction device.

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