Picked this up at a muddy March flea market for two dollars. It has numbered notches and a rotating top plate, but no obvious way to attach it to anything. What is this thing?

way for farmers to use the tool effectively.

Seed dials varied widely depending on their intended use, the manufacturer, and the era in which they were produced. Some dials were designed for specific crops, such as corn or wheat, while others offered more general use.

Different manufacturers might include additional features or markings unique to their brand, making each dial a unique artifact of its time. Collectors often seek out these variations, looking for rare models or those associated with particular