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1471. 4-1/2" long:



















1472. 7-1/2" long:
























1473. The object in question here is the large metal ring:





















1474. 8" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this one:





















1475. Approximately 18" long:

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1476. These three devices were all used in the same trade:

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1465. Submitted by a visitor who is looking to find out exactly what it's for, the arrow at the top can freely spin:



It was discovered over 60 years ago along with two pistols in the basement of an old Civil War era home that was being demolished near Chattanooga, Tennessee.






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The base measures 5" x 5" and it has a well made cover with dimensions of 4.25" x 4.25" x 6.375":




The pistols were wrapped in newspapers, lying on each side of the device. Text on the pistol below reads "A. Waters, Milbury, MS, 1839", these guns were used by both the North and South during the Civil War.

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The only markings on it are the directional letters N,S,E, & W:

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1466. 8" long:

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1467. Approximately 10" long:





















1468. 9" x 9", printed on cardboard:















1469. Sent in by a visitor who would like to know if this set is for a particular purpose:

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1470. 12" tall, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this device :




















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1459. 3-1/2" diameter:























1460. A patent model, approximately 12" long:

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1461. 36" long, this was found in Toro, Italy, the owner is looking to determine what it's for:



The long piece is hollow and is open to the inside of the cylinder, which contained a residue of white powder.


















1462. 60" long:















1463. 15" tall:



















1464. Around 8" wide, with a 47" long handle, more guesses on this tool at Neatorama:




















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1453. Approximately 6" long, pushing the knob on the right moves the needle on the gauge:

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1454. Submitted by a visitor who would like to know exactly what this was used for:











The square-jawed chuck measures no more than 1/2":
















1455. 14" long, patented in 1868:





The patent drawing for this tool:


















1456. 3-1/2" tall:


The idea for this one is to name the purpose of the metal bottle and compartment in the top of the case:














1457. 20" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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1458. 33" tall:


11" tall:






















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