Set 172

995. Releasing the lock mechanism and turning the dial will loosen the rope and allow the two pieces of wood to be separated (approximately 6"-8" maximum). Patented in 1877, 12" long:

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996. 10-3/4" long:

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997a. 4" long, this tool has three functions:













998. 11" long, the head of this hammer is made of metal:

From Jim Brown's collection.











999. 16-1/2" long, this tool is missing its wood handle:














1000. 18" tall:






































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Set 171

989a. 6" long:


Both of these large keys were marked as being for the same purpose.

989b. 5-1/4" long















990. 6-5/8" long:













991. Approximately 4"-8" tall:

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These devices are slightly related to the ones in the previous photo:

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992. Submitted by a visitor:













993a. 11" long:




993b. This is a similar tool that performs the same function, 9-1/2" long:


Patented in 1885

From Jim Brown's collection.











994. 4-1/4" long:

































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Set 170

983. 36" long:



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984. 4-1/4" long:














985. 27-1/2" long:












986. Approximately 2-1/2" long:



From Stan's collection.











987. 9" long:















987a. 10" long:











988. 17" long:


























































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Set 169

977. 3-1/2" long:



From Jim Brown's collection.











978. 5-1/2" long, submitted by a visitor:














979. 12-1/2" long:














980. 5-1/4" long, held closed by a spring:
















981. 11-1/2" long, compressing the handles opens the jaws at both ends:

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982. 7" long, from the mid 1800's, this is a particular style of knife that is still available today:





































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