Set 273

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1549. Approximately 20" long:


The U-shaped part is spring returned to this position and can be pushed down about an inch:


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1550. 10" long:




















1551. The larger item is about 1-1/2" diameter and is made of wood and kidskin:

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1552. These photos were shot at an antique machinery show last summer :

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The smaller piece of wood at the top is attached to the horse:

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1553. Around 6" square:























1554. 2-1/8" diameter, the idea here is to determine who would have used this device:

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