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Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/13/2009 6:43:54 PM    potstone   Posts: 428 Joined: 12/11/2007 From: South Eastern PA Status: offline I found this a while back in an old dumping area from the 1800's. I have no clue as to what it was used for. Has anybody ever seen one before or know what it is? Thanks, Greg Attachment (1) Post #: 1

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/13/2009 6:44:50 PM    potstone   Posts: 428 Joined: 12/11/2007 From: South Eastern PA Status: offline #2 Attachment (1) (in reply to potstone) Post #: 2

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/13/2009 6:45:26 PM    potstone   Posts: 428 Joined: 12/11/2007 From: South Eastern PA Status: offline #3 Attachment (1) (in reply to potstone) Post #: 3

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/13/2009 7:48:55 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline If I am not mistaken, these devices were used to help people to break their addiction to blowing bubbles.. an interesting find!! (in reply to potstone) Post #: 4

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/13/2009 8:07:35 PM    athometoo Posts: 1753 Joined: 9/25/2008 Status: offline chastity belt? sure would discourage me (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 5

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/13/2009 10:05:26 PM    Kilroy   Posts: 41 Joined: 7/29/2009 Status: offline That's an unusual object for sure.  The wire hoop obviously slides up to hold the ball somewhat in the hole.  The only thing I can think of would be to grip something like leather or canvas so it could be stretched without putting a hole in it or leaving marks.  There has to be some reason to have it locked in that position.  Any other guesses? (in reply to athometoo) Post #: 6

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/13/2009 10:15:48 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11470 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline Looks like it was used with a machine or something where they didnt want it to wander off. Looks like maybe it held cloth or leather for cutting a button hole. Its odd looking. _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to Kilroy) Post #: 7

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 2:14:19 AM    rockbot Posts: 3491 Joined: 6/17/2009 From: Hilo, Hawaii Status: offline A skirt pin. holds the slit in a skirt together? _____________________________ " Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason" Samuel Clemens (in reply to potstone) Post #: 8

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 2:36:21 AM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline ...if anybody actually knows what this thing is, I hope they're not holding out on us, snickering at our lame-o™  guesses... (in reply to rockbot) Post #: 9

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 5:19:39 AM    glass man Posts: 7739 Joined: 1/30/2008 From: GEORGIA Status: offline THE RAT CHAIN GANG! JAMIE _____________________________ LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED ! IF YOU NEED A BLESSING OR A SONG THAT WILL PICK YOU UP PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS SONG FROM"VAN THE MAN"MORRISON! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi4R2YXv_AE (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 10

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 6:34:30 PM    potstone   Posts: 428 Joined: 12/11/2007 From: South Eastern PA Status: offline Thanks for all the thoughts.  It is a strange object and one that has had me baffled since I found it. I thought it may have been used to hang a wash rag or towel to dry in a kitchen. Thats just one of many thoughts since I had found it. If anybody comes up with something new please post, I enjoy reading all the idea's. Thanks, Greg (in reply to potstone) Post #: 11

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RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 7:24:14 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline Maybe it was a hook for a well bucket? (in reply to Deleted User) Post #: 13

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RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 7:39:10 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline (in reply to Deleted User) Post #: 15

RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 7:45:05 PM    woody Posts: 3646 Joined: 10/29/2002 From: Gilmanton, New Hampshire Status: offline Looks like it may be part of an animal trap with that type of keeper. _____________________________ Woody (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 16

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RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 7:54:37 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline ..an intelligence test.. "put the ball through the hoop" .. (in reply to Deleted User) Post #: 18

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RE: Does anybody know what this is???? - 10/14/2009 8:08:05 PM    bottle_head9 Posts: 1151 Joined: 4/3/2009 From: new england Status: offline Is it somethimg to do with old muskets or wadding? It almost looks like the size of a musket ball. (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 20

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