Correct, it was for the railroad industry, but according to the owner it was for knocking around rails and ties. Thanks for the link.
11/17/2006 6:25 PM
823. 2-5/8" long, the other side looks the same except that it's numbered 6 thru 10: [Image]
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This is a container that was filled with different sized small metal pieces. Turning the knurled end piece reveals a separate chamber for each number. [Image]
I don't know what these are, hopefully someone will recognize them: [Image]
824. 71 pounds or 32.2 kilograms: [Image]
825. 36" long, widest diameter is 4", marked "Bell System", with a metal cap on the small end: [Image]
"Set 144"
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824 - Seems it was used in the railroad industry in the UK, possibly to forge engines, etc.?? Picture of two men holding the hammer can be seen here:
www.lnwrs.org.uk/Members/Jour0310/jour0310p05.php
11/16/2006 10:15 AM
Correct, it was for the railroad industry, but according to the owner it was for knocking around rails and ties. Thanks for the link.
11/17/2006 6:25 PM