Restoration job: need to identify a part (steampunk like) from John Carter (Disney)

[AvZ]

I'm partly restoring a prop from John Carter (Disney) so it displays better. They used either found parts or created parts for a gun. I'm looking for this piece and wondered if someone might know what it is, if it is a found part that is to begin with. I can recreate it (already did a rough one using a door knob), but if it is out there that would be great.

It looks like something steampunk clock part etc.

They used at least 2 sizes of these parts for their props. This one is about 3 cm / 1.2 inch in size.

 

[Atlas]

Are the two different sizes identical?

The shape reminds me of an oscillating weight out of an automatic watch:

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[AvZ]

Are the two different sizes identical?

The shape reminds me of an oscillating weight out of an automatic watch:

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Nearly identical. The bigger version has an extra hole.

They are sloped, so would not be watch parts, but it indeed reminded me of the same part.

This is the bigger version.

 

[adamszki427]

it reminds me of a sewing machine bobbin carrier/shuttle that goes below the needle but without an idea of size may be talking too big or too small.

 

[BR12819]

I think you're on the right track adamszki427. If it is a found part it looks like it was made to be a counterweight. The size makes me think it might be for a large sewing machine.

 

[AvZ]

it reminds me of a sewing machine bobbin carrier/shuttle that goes below the needle but without an idea of size may be talking too big or too small.

That is an interesting suggesting. A quick search does not come with a positive result, but I will do a more elaborate one tomorrow. The item I'm looking for would be 3 cm.

 

[adamszki427]

it also reminds me of some of the dry clutch covers from motorcycles like ducati but at 3cm it wont be that.

 

[adamszki427]

a reverse google image search threw up alot of images of brass fishing/fly fishing reels... again possibly not at 3cm but it could be an avenue worth exploring.

 

[AvZ]

a reverse google image search threw up alot of images of brass fishing/fly fishing reels... again possibly not at 3cm but it could be an avenue worth exploring.

Interesting suggestion and I just checked it out, but it seems parts of those reels are either too big or not similar.

 

[rjenkinsgb]

Not quite the same, but a definite similarity:

TD02/TD025/TD03 Turbo Thrust Bearing 2 Hole Supplier AAA Turbocharger Parts - AliExpress 34

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Or possibly some king of plumbing pipe or fitting clamp?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000868204370.html

 

[adamszki427]

Not quite the same, but a definite similarity:

TD02/TD025/TD03 Turbo Thrust Bearing 2 Hole Supplier AAA Turbocharger Parts - AliExpress 34

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

Or possibly some king of plumbing pipe or fitting clamp?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000868204370.html

ahh thats like a washer that holds a set of mixer taps to the underside of the sink.