MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Cathy]

For showing Passports/ Paperwork

[Stanley]

Sorry Cathy no. It's a commercial firm still active today.

[Gloria]

Offices of White Star Shipping Line?

[Cathy]

Office for Ferry Tickets to the mainland

[Stanley]

Sorry but both wrong. Think of what sounds like an American travel firm.

[Cathy]

I think with that clue, we probably all would think Thomas Cook.

[Stanley]

Sorry Cathy but no. You're on the right lines though....

[Steeplejerk]

American express I remembered

[Stanley]

Well done Tom. Yes it was the offices for the already founded American Express but it is generally admitted that the work they did at Ellis Island shaped the future of the company and made it much bigger.
Next one?
(I think Cathy gets an honourable mention, she set you on the right track!)

[Stanley]

What is it?

[Gloria]

Is it for weighing something?

[Stanley]

It's for measuring something by weight......

[Cathy]

Some sort of Textile

[Steeplejerk]

Looks like a small weather vane so is it wind speed ??

[Steeplejerk]

Note to self "read replies"

[PanBiker]

It's scale used in the mill for weighing thread.

[Stanley]

Ian has it right, it's a pocket yarn balance made by Casartelli of Manchester and used by the mill's 'Manchester Man' on the 'Change .
Next one?

[Stanley]

What is it?

[Gloria]

I know but I’ll keep quiet.

[Stanley]

I think it was you who got it the first time I tried it.....

[Tripps]

Look here Fruit

I've heard of it but never eaten any.

[Stanley]

Yes David you have it. Durian Fruit.
Next one?

[Stanley]

I was going to put Jack Fruit up for the next object but then decided to post THIS LINK instead....

[Stanley]

What are they?

[Stanley]

No takers? Clue, they were used in the weaving shed.