Set 167

965. 9" long:














966. 9-1/2" long:














967. 8-1/4" long:

From Jim Brown's collection.










968. 14" long:














969a. 12-1/2" long:


969b. Another version of the same device, the jaws on the right open to a maximum of approximately 3" from point to point. 5" long:












These last five photos are all related:
970a.


970b.

Larger expanded view of this photo

970c.


970d.


970e.


































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Set 166

959. 9" long:












960. Close-up/partial shot:












961. Approximately 18" long, this first photo is a salesman's sample and is smaller that the actual product. The two straight pieces can freely rotate.


40" long as seen below, it's a different model but used for the same purpose, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this one.














962. 4" long, submitted by a visitor:












963. 3-1/4" long, Civil War era:














964. 2"-3" long, these stones were carved by Native Americans a couple thousand years ago:


































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Set 165

952. Submitted by a visitor, 5-1/2" diameter:


Take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this device.












953. The idea here is to name the purpose of the buildings and where they are located:












954. 10" tall:














955. 11" long, 4-1/2" between the points:












956. 5-3/4" long:




The part in the foreground can be unscrewed, revealing a small corkscrew, though it's not used for removing corks from bottles.












957. Someone sent in the photos below, looking to find more info on these tin auto emblems. In small letters at the bottom of each there is text that says Italy, France, England, and other countries. The owner would like to know if they have a specific use, and where they were purchased. 3" diameter:


4" x 2":


3" x 2":












958. The blade is 14" long:


































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Set 164

946. Approximately 11" long, this tool is over 160 years old:




















947. 6-1/2" long, more guesses on this one can be seen on Neatorama:


The bottom is hollow.












948. 8-3/4" long:














949. 2" long:












950. 5" wide:












951. 48" long:































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