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I've been collecting unusual objects for quite a while, and several years ago I started posting them on this site as puzzles for visitors to figure out what they are. Most of the items are mine but a few belong to others, if you aren't interested in tools there are plenty of other type objects that have also been posted.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2006

587. 7-1/4" tall





588. 5-3/8" long


The bracket can freely move to either side:







589. 2-5/8" long, made of ceramic, submitted by a reader of this site





590.





591. 40" long, 4-1/4" diameter


Below the handle is an eyelet at the end of a long rod, the other end of which is attached to the stopper at the bottom, it can be raised a little more than half an inch.


1-1/2" diameter hole




592. 21" long







Answers

posted by Rob H. at 5:33 PM

9 Comments:

  • 587 - Explosive detonator box? (big guess!)
    589 - Keyhole cover?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2/16/2006 5:42 AM  

  • 587. Also think it is a model train transformer.
    590. Yes, Coin changer - L to R, quarters, dimes, nickles, pennies.
    592. Blowhorn stake (blacksmiths and tinsmiths) Used in metal stake plate on bench or in a stump.

    By Blogger Canem, at 2/16/2006 6:29 AM  

  • 589 - Very similar in appearance to a fishing weight ("sinker"), but I've only seen them made of lead, not ceramic material. Maybe an "environmentally friendly" fishing weight to avoid lead pollution of the water???

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2/16/2006 7:00 AM  

  • 587 Lionel KW train transformer

    589 Black porcelain swing cover for a Victorian key hole.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2/16/2006 6:13 PM  

  • Correct answers that have been posted so far:

    587. Lionel train transformer
    588.
    589. Keyhole cover
    590. Coin dispenser
    591.
    592. Blowhorn stake

    By Blogger Rob H., at 2/17/2006 3:32 PM  

  • >591. ...to dust potato plants or something similar.

    I suppose it could be used for this, but it's not the answer that I'm looking for.

    By Blogger Rob H., at 2/17/2006 5:41 PM  

  • 591 A well bucket for drawing water from small diameter wells.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2/17/2006 11:16 PM  

  • >591 A well bucket...

    This answer is correct.

    By Blogger Rob H., at 2/18/2006 5:22 AM  

  • 588: a wire slitter, used primarily by telephone tech...'NYT', 'CON-ED'...side to side, for diff wire width, con-fig...

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/18/2008 8:53 AM  

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