Thursday, December 17, 2009

Set 315

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1801. 5" long:































1802. Around 24" long:

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1803. 3-1/2" long:























1804. 11" long:

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1805. 22" tall, patented in the 1890s, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this device and a chance to win a T-shirt:


































1806. 12" long:

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8 comments:

  1. Is 1802 for cleaning out chimneys?

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  2. 1804 Gas lamp fixture used inside the house (like in my grandmothers house)

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  3. These first two guesses are both correct.

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  4. I believe 1803 is a gaff used on fighting roosters.

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  5. Not sure but how about:

    1801 - to hang on a oil tank filler pipe. Tells the oil company to fill the tank

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  6. >1801 - to hang on a oil tank filler pipe...

    This was an advertising give-away, and wasn't related to automobiles, it would have been used indoors.

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  7. 1801: A particularly festive tree ornament.

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  8. Your card is just beautiful -- and what a lovely gift. Any woman would be thrilled to receive this.
    Thanks for you inspiration.

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