I'd say that phillbarron hit the nail on the head here. I looked for years for this piece and did a lot of research back when I used to make and sell belt/holster rigs back in the early 2000's around the time of the first fan designed ANH Solo blasters that went up for sale (I helped Boba Debt with some of the cast pieces on his kit). I crafted a cast metal replica that was based on all the screen caps and reference photos I could get my hands on and I made a piece that looks just like the cigar lighter top shown above. Same number and layout of the holes and everything. IMO, the search is over. KUDOS
I'd say that phillbarron hit the nail on the head here. I looked for years for this piece and did a lot of research back when I used to make and sell belt/holster rigs back in the early 2000's around the time of the first fan designed ANH Solo blasters that went up for sale (I helped Boba Debt with some of the cast pieces on his kit). I crafted a cast metal replica that was based on all the screen caps and reference photos I could get my hands on and I made a piece that looks just like the cigar lighter top shown above. Same number and layout of the holes and everything. For some reason, I always suspected it was part of a piece to a humidifier that goes into a humidor. So, at least I had the cigar angle right. LOL
IMO, the search is over. KUDOS
I'd say that phillbarron hit the nail on the head here. I looked for years for this piece and did a lot of research back when I used to make and sell belt/holster rigs back in the early 2000's around the time of the first fan designed ANH Solo blasters that went up for sale (I helped Boba Debt with some of the cast pieces on his kit). I crafted a cast metal replica that was based on all the screen caps and reference photos I could get my hands on and I made a piece that looks just like the cigar lighter top shown above. Same number and layout of the holes and everything. For some reason, I always suspected it was part of a piece to a humidifier that goes into a humidor. So, at least I had the cigar angle right. LOL
IMO, the search is over. KUDOS
Here's a photo showing the disc from the book that went along with the original Smithsonian "Magic of Myth" tour, and the one I scratch built.
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Here's a photo I took from one of the tour Solo costumes
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Here's screen cap that shows the shape but not many details
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And here is a photo of one of the belts I used to sell with the disc on it
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So, yeah - I think it's what was used based on the evidence. At least on the ANH belts.
I'm wondering if this was also an original airplane part.
Another item I'm thinking of is a speaker from a toy that makes cow sounds. I remember these from the 1970's.
They were based on compressed air, so the holes were needed to help generate the sounds.
Haha, I guess I hadn't realized just how many different found objects that have totally different purposes and uses share this very similar design!
Ive been looking at "vintage microphone elements" for awhile now. Give that a google.
Ding ding ding. Dan wins the prize!!! The prize is …….sorry, nothing here. lol Its from a Voice of Music microphone. There are a few other names that used it. I've seen Philco and others. Its from a Harp microphone. You need to remove the center hole cover.
Here it is without the cover.
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Another contender for the part, a microphone element!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181030/58ca632887b0593fdc56ca8627d70f1c.jpg
I suppose the trick would be to find the correct size...
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Ya, I guess the back has to be thinned down a bit because the actual prop is a tad thinner. I assume there is a screw in the middle hole to attach to the belt. Ive haven't built a belt yet but bought one when I located it. Its what Kurtyboy uses on his belt.