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1489. 32" long:

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Attached to the bottom of the eyepieces are two small mirrors that are mounted at 45 degree angles, they reflect towards the two larger mirrors that are directly over the round metal plates.



The mechanical pencil can be moved in any direction:






















1490. 9" tall, circa 1908:







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1491. 5-1/4" long:

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1492.4" and 6-1/2" long, two glass vials that are sealed on both ends, they were sent in by a visitor from Europe who is looking to find out what they are for:

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1493. 7-3/4" long, another unidentified device that was submitted by a visitor, it was found with a load of machine shop tools:




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1494. 12-7/8" tall:

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