Set 190

1043. 6" tall, made in Germany around 1650:












1044. 12-1/2" long:















1045. 2-1/2" wide, another photo from Simon:












1046. 10" long:















1047. 2" diameter:















1048. 6-3/4" long:





With handle fully compressed:





The lower jaw reads "Receiver No. 6" and the upper is marked "Tol. Rys. & Lt. Co."





































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Set 179

1037. 4-3/4" diameter:












1038. 17-1/2" long:












1039. 7-1/2" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this tool:


It was used on a farm but not with animals, and it's missing the straps that went through the holes on the end.












1040. 15' diameter:















1041. Approximately 24" long, made in the 1880's, this device was photographed at the Trap Hall of Fame:

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1042. 12" long:

From John Sindelar's collection
































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Set 178

1031. 3-1/2" diameter:












1032. 7" long, thanks to Simon for submitting this device:

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1033. The longer part measures 66" and the smaller piece is 28" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this tool.















1034. 15" long:


A newer model:















1035. Over ten stories tall, this tower was built for a specific purpose:





It was constructed around 1917:












1036a. 24" long, patented in 1904, next to the compass on the left is an aperture with a mirror several inches below it, a second aperture is on the lower part of the right end:


1036b. 30" long:




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Set 177

1025. 4" long:












1026. This structure was located in the middle of a farm field about 100 yards from a major highway:

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1027. 10" long:


Patented in 1896


A close-up of the blade that sticks out of the bottom:

From John Wells' collection












1028. 5' diameter, I'm looking for a one word answer for this:

















1029. 8-1/2" tall, 2-1/2" diameter:


There are a total of eight holes on the side, each of which has a 3/4" long screw.












1030. 4" long, from the 1890's, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this device and a chance to win a t-shirt.

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