Cast iron thing?

[renold]

Found this a couple weeks ago. The other stuff from lot was around 1930. It is cast iron. The bottom looks to have locked into a slot and the top latched. it seems it fit to something round. I hope I got the Pics right and you can read it.

 

[spittfire]

http://genchem.rutgers.edu/solvay.html
Found this link for the Solvay process

 

[renold]

It says Syracuse NY across bottom. I saw you may not be able to read it.

 

[renold]

That was quick Spitfire and a good site but what did this door(?) have to do with it?

 

[spittfire]

I would say that it either contained the product or it was a container used in the process of making the product. Which I beleive is baking soda.

 

[wyoming detectorist]

try this site


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solvay_Process_Company

 

[renold]

Thanks Wyoming but I had already researched that site. Actually was the first site I checked. I just can't seem to find what the actual piece was off of. Did people make their own baking soda in the 30's? I have a basket made of wire that was found near this piece of metal but not sure if it is related. The 74% on both sides of the anchor looking part is what really gets my curiosity up. 74% what?

 

[liqudus]

aside from the markings on it it looks kinda like a pipe cap or outdoor outlet/hook-up cover of some sort, maybe one coming out of a building.

 

[BishopLynch]

Solvay is a small town within the Syracuse city limits. It is located next to the State Fair Grounds and Onondaga Lake.