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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Jul 2023, 13:52
by Cathy
For showing Passports/ Paperwork

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Jul 2023, 14:29
by Stanley
Sorry Cathy no. It's a commercial firm still active today.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Jul 2023, 14:37
by Gloria
Offices of White Star Shipping Line?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Jul 2023, 00:00
by Cathy
Office for Ferry Tickets to the mainland

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Jul 2023, 02:25
by Stanley
Sorry but both wrong. Think of what sounds like an American travel firm.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Jul 2023, 05:29
by Cathy
I think with that clue, we probably all would think Thomas Cook.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Jul 2023, 05:57
by Stanley
Sorry Cathy but no. You're on the right lines though....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Jul 2023, 05:59
by Steeplejerk
American express

I remembered
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Jul 2023, 06:14
by 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!)
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 03:31
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 07:22
by Gloria
Is it for weighing something?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 09:28
by Stanley
It's for measuring something by weight......
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 10:15
by Cathy
Some sort of Textile

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 10:16
by Steeplejerk
Looks like a small weather vane so is it wind speed

??
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 10:17
by Steeplejerk
Note to self "read replies"


Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 10:25
by PanBiker
It's scale used in the mill for weighing thread.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Jul 2023, 11:03
by 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?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Jul 2023, 02:35
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Jul 2023, 07:37
by Gloria
I know but I’ll keep quiet.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Jul 2023, 09:13
by Stanley
I think it was you who got it the first time I tried it.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Jul 2023, 09:40
by Tripps
Look here
Fruit
I've heard of it but never eaten any.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Jul 2023, 10:01
by Stanley
Yes David you have it. Durian Fruit.
Next one?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Jul 2023, 02:45
by Stanley
I was going to put Jack Fruit up for the next object but then decided to post
THIS LINK instead....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Jul 2023, 04:07
by Stanley
What are they?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 10 Jul 2023, 03:18
by Stanley
No takers? Clue, they were used in the weaving shed.