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2047. 12" tall, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this piece and a chance to win a T-shirt:

























2048. Submitted by a visitor who is looking to find out how this was used:

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The owners description of it:

On the center piece text reads USMC, 1 1/2 PT. CEMENT POT, CZR195-24A. On the frame that holds the center piece it has CZR195-22 and then IVI. On the base it has CZR195 21. On the top piece that hinges and holds the center piece in place it has CZR 195 28A. The plug has CZR 197-6.

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2049. Sent in by a visitor who would like to find the purpose of this device:




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2050. This item has a function and is not sold as a toy:

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2051. Another unidentified piece of hardware:




































2052. Around 11" long:

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2047. A beer warmer, in Germany it is thought that cold beer is unhealthy for older people, this device is used by filling it with warm water and placing it in the beer mug with the handle hanging on the rim.
























2048. A United Shoe Machinery Corp. glue holder, probably used by a shoemaker.

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2049. A Western Electric Lineman's Test Set from 1908:




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2050. A condiment dispenser, it holds a small container of ketchup, barbecue sauce, or mustard, the trigger is pulled to dispense the condiment:

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2051. The best guesses for this one is that it's an adjustable bracket for holding oil lamps that is missing its base, similar to the wall mounted brackets here and here, or a laboratory flask stand.



































2052. A reciprocating saw that is operated by attaching it to a power drill:

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Set 355

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2041. 10-1/2" long:

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2042. 12" long, this was sent in by a visitor who is looking to find its purpose, it was found in a building which used to be an automotive machine shop:

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2043. 5-1/8" long, someone would like to find out where this lens was used:



























2044. Around 16" long:

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2045. 6-1/2" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt:

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2046. Another unidentified item that was sent in by a visitor, his description of it:
It is approximately 2" long by 3/4" wide and 1-1/2" tall. Solid brass. There are only two markings, an 'H' on one end and a '2' on one side. The top view shows a level bubble with markings of 1 through 9 on the glass.
It comes with a form fit leather case. The case has a brass snap with the words 'English Make' surrounding a deer head on it.






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2041. The Niagara fish hook holder, mfd. by H.C. Buicke & Sons, North Tonawanda, N.Y., patent number 2,190,647:






























2042. No answer yet for this one, guesses for it:
-large fuse
-solenoid/lock device

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2043. This is most likely an old automobile brake light, some early cars didn't come equipped with them so they were sold separately in several different designs.


Update:
Someone sent in this photo of a 1940s Ford, the size and shape of the tail light is similar to the stop lens, it might have been an aftermarket part.



























2044. A Taylor Fur Getter from 1914, according to the owner it's a set trap that was used by farmers and ranchers to kill coyotes, patent number 1,098,742:

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2045. An Ankeny grapefruit cutter and seeder, patent number 1,542,352:

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2046. The most popular guess for this device is that it was used with a cannon or other large military gun:





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2035. 36" tall:





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2036. 8" long:

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2037. 9" long:

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2038. These wooden items were found in a barn, they were submitted by someone who is looking to find out what they were for:

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2039. 8" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this one and a chance to win a T-shirt:



































2040. 12" long:

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2035. A drum closing tool "for crimping the flange of a lid into sealing engagement with the bead that is conventionally formed about the edge of a drum or pail", patent number 3,015,291:





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2036. A cleat from a logger's springboard:

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This springboard was posted here two years ago, the board was wedged into a notch in a large tree and served as a platform for the axeman. The end that goes into the tree has a metal reinforcement.























2037. A fisherman's priest for quickly and painlessly killing trout or salmon:

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2038. No answer yet for these items, guesses so far:
-racks for holding harnesses, reins, and other horse tack
-racks for drying some type of crop
-wickets for passing through a fence
-racks for holding long tools

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2039. A Fulton traffic light finder, some of the old cars had low roofs that made it difficult to see a traffic light if the vehicle was too close to it, this device was invented so that the driver could hold it near the windshield and see the light through it, patent number 2,526,045:






































2040. Somaca double pad vacuum lifters for use with glass, tile or other materials with a smooth surface:

















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