What is it?

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.

For first time visitors I recommend this archive for a wide variety of some of my best pieces.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Set 251

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1417.

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1418. 5" long:

































1419. Three different versions of the same device, all are around 15" long:

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Take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on how these were used.



































1420. Approximately 48" tall, circa 1895:

























1421. 10" long:
















1422. About 16" tall, from the 1890's:

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