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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 10 Jun 2025, 01:44
by Stanley
Everyone seems to be away on holiday Gloria so I'll let it hang on a bit to see what happens.....
Here's a view of it from the other side....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 10 Jun 2025, 16:08
by Gloria
Is a rope fed through it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 11 Jun 2025, 01:44
by Stanley
I can see why you thought that Gloria. No, what passed through the hole was a mating pear shaped piece of brass fastened to another surface. In effect capturing and holding this half of the artefact.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 11 Jun 2025, 20:37
by Gloria
I’ll hold my hands up, I’ve no idea.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 11 Jun 2025, 21:50
by Big Kev
To hold a door open?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 12 Jun 2025, 01:24
by Stanley
Kev has got it..... However not a door but an internal window shutter. During the day they folded back and became the lining of the window opening and these catches held them in place. Definitely an obsolete object!
Now we need a new one, any offers?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 12 Jun 2025, 02:39
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 12 Jun 2025, 05:29
by Cathy
Is the top one a coin , maybe a 50 cent coin?.
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It looks to me like it is showing our Sydney Harbour Bridge, with fireworks above and below.
Probably just my imagination
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 12 Jun 2025, 05:34
by Stanley
Sorry Cathy I should have made it clear, the 50p coin is just for scale. The lower object is the mystery!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 13 Jun 2025, 02:49
by Stanley
If there are no takers I shall knock it on the head.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 13 Jun 2025, 05:57
by Wendyf
I'm guessing that it's a stud of some sort, large and decorative, possibly from a leather garment or boots?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 13 Jun 2025, 06:08
by Stanley
You are dead on track Wendy. But not ornamental, these studs had an essential role on the transmission system of the mill....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 13 Jun 2025, 12:52
by Stanley
Surely someone has an idea?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 13 Jun 2025, 13:46
by Wendyf
A drive belt stud or rivet?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 14 Jun 2025, 02:14
by Stanley
Yes Wendy! Well remembered. One method of joining small flat leather drive belts in a transmission system.
Now we need a new object!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jun 2025, 03:05
by Stanley
What trade did these gents pursue? Notice the highly polished boots and shoes!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jun 2025, 14:15
by Cathy
I’m thinking street lamps. Did they light them and put them out .
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jun 2025, 16:17
by Wendyf
Cathy wrote: ↑15 Jun 2025, 14:15
I’m thinking street lamps. Did they light them and put them out .
I think you are on a winner with that, Cathy!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Jun 2025, 01:48
by Stanley
You got it in one Cathy. Well done. I shall have to go looking for another one....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jun 2025, 03:01
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jun 2025, 07:35
by Gloria
Is it a taper reamer?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jun 2025, 07:54
by Stanley
No Gloria but I can see where you are coming from. You're in the right ball park though....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jun 2025, 16:30
by MickBrett
Is it the spindle from a buffing/polishing machine?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Jun 2025, 01:56
by Stanley
Sorry, no Mick. Look closely, I'll bet you've used one of these.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Jun 2025, 11:27
by Gloria
Is it something for producing a tapered hole for a key of some sort?
