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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 17 Jul 2023, 08:46
by Stanley
I can see why you thought that but no Gloria. That wasn't it's prime function.
Clue, it's an automotive spare....

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 17 Jul 2023, 09:03
by Gloria
Knob off a car window wind down handle?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 03:49
by Stanley
You're getting close Gloria. It used to be an essential part of a car's door but as designs changed it became redundant.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 05:38
by Steeplejerk
Knob on the quarter light window ?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 06:03
by Stanley
No Tom far more important than that. Another clue, easily visible from the outside of the car.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 06:40
by Cathy
Is it to do with an Aerial for the car radio 🤔

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 06:43
by Stanley
No Cathy, concentrate on the door!

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 07:09
by Steeplejerk
Door locking button ?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 07:27
by Gloria
Is it anything to do with the door hinge?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 08:53
by Tizer
Door mirror attachment? The bit that allowed the mirror to be moved to get the optimum view.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 10:36
by Stanley
Well done Gloria!

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The brass insert goes in the middle of the hinge and can be replaced when it wears. This example was on a Morris Cowley.
Next one?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 12:58
by Gloria
Bit of a guess really 🤣

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 13:00
by Stanley
Guess or not, It was correct!

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 21 Jul 2023, 11:04
by Gloria
What is this, and no looking it up
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 22 Jul 2023, 02:28
by Stanley
I think I know that one because I have seen it during my searches for new objects for the topic. I shall keep stum.....

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 22 Jul 2023, 07:26
by Gloria
👍Stanley

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 22 Jul 2023, 09:16
by Cathy
Sorry Gloria…. No Idea

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 22 Jul 2023, 10:59
by Gloria
I’ll leave it on a bit to see if anyone knows.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 22 Jul 2023, 11:13
by Stanley
Clue, it's for imitating something......

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 07:36
by Gloria
If no one gets it by lunch I will say what it is.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 08:41
by Stanley
I think it's for imitating the sound of Starlings.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 10:49
by Gloria
Spot on Stanley. 👏

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 11:06
by Stanley
I only know because I saw it when I was looking for a mystery object.....

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What is this?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 11:20
by PanBiker
Is it the Chines or Japanese equivalent of the Tree of Life?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 23 Jul 2023, 13:08
by Stanley
Sorry Ian, no.