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1555. The object here is to determine why this bolt was cut as seen below:


















1556. 7" long, there are a couple of pieces missing from this tool:

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1557. Created in 1939:

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1558. Around 6' long with the handle, the tines on the end are fixed:

From O'neal Lee's collection


Patented in the 1880's:



















1559. Another unidentified tool, approximately 36" long:























1560. 3-1/2" to 5-1/4" tall:






















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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:


One of the patent drawings:

















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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1543. Approximately 20" long:

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1544. 11-1/2" long:




















1545. Submitted from New Zealand by someone looking for information on this tool:

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1547. 28" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this device:

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1548. 8-1/2" long, another unidentified tool sent in by a visitor:

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1537. Approximately 14" long:



















1538. 36" long, an unusually shaped wooden box:

















1539. Around 18"-24" long:

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1540. 12" long overall, the wooden pieces are 2-1/2" long, submitted by a visitor who would like to find out what this is for:























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1542. About 10'-12' long:

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1531. Approximately 1" square:
















1532. 14" long:

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1533. 7-1/2" long, an unidentified tool that was sent in by a visitor:

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1534. The blades are around 5" to 6" long:





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1535. This stand adjusts from 22" to 34" tall, submitted by someone who is looking to find the original purpose of it:





















1536. 10" long, another unidentified device sent in by a visitor:

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The owner's description: The thumb plate makes electrical contacts in the top unit, ie. the two outlets on the side. The trigger makes electrical contact with the two round outlets on the bottom.





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