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It looks very much like part of a Mincer for food. My mother had one
that looked almost identical to this. Same here. Yes its part of a food mincer, used for making mince meat from cooked meat. The only reason that I don't agree is that I've looked at over a hundred photos of them after doing an image search, and they all have the handle on one side and an opening on the other side for the food to exit, unlike the one in my photo. I'd be happy if you could prove me wrong and find one like this, but I'd be surprised if it ends up being a mincer. Michael, does your mother still have hers? Maybe you could take another look and see how close the resemblence is. Rob |
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Admiralty Manual of Seamanship Vollume II B.R. 67 (2/51) Chapter V Page 103 quote' "To finish the knot, work all part taut and splice the end into the standing part; alternatively, tie and overhand knot in the end and expand it by tucking it inside the monkey fist, then work all parts taught as before" I'll have to make my next one like that, I did make a monkey's fist ball by cutting off both ends and tucking them in, it has a neat look to it. Rob |
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Here is a list of possible answers that others have given (from this
board and others) for the chrome object with the clamp, maybe it will spark an idea with someone. -meat grinder/mincer (this one was suggested most) -bottle holder for a boat -garland holder -drink holder -tableside ice bucket base -flower holder, clamps onto a casket -tool that silversmiths use for making candle holders -base for a tabletop carbonating machine -used for hanging large banners from tables I think that's all of them, hopefully I didn't forget any. |
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In article , R.H.
writes It looks very much like part of a Mincer for food. My mother had one that looked almost identical to this. Same here. Yes its part of a food mincer, used for making mince meat from cooked meat. The only reason that I don't agree is that I've looked at over a hundred photos of them after doing an image search, and they all have the handle on one side and an opening on the other side for the food to exit, unlike the one in my photo. I'd be happy if you could prove me wrong and find one like this, but I'd be surprised if it ends up being a mincer. Michael, does your mother still have hers? Maybe you could take another look and see how close the resemblence is. I didn't think 98 could be a mincer because it didn't have any mechanism for mincing or any convincing way of joining one on. The old fashioned mincer had a handle which turned a screw thread which carried the meat to the cutting discs, the whole lot fastened firmly inside the outer casing so the meat couldn't escape. The thing in the picture didn't have anywhere to firmly attach any of this mechanism. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:13:59 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: "David Hill" wrote in message ... Franz wrote "........I think you looked at the wrong picture. ........" No . Picture 94 if the swag was finished with a large knot or something similar that would fit inside the "cup" then it would be hidden from sight. All that would be seen is a silver cup with swag coming from it. The OP asked about picture 98. {:-(( David is answering 98. He gave 94 as an example of how the swag would be attached to 98 Oh dear. Have I boobed again? My apologies, David. Franz |
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"Kay" wrote in message ... In article , R.H. writes It looks very much like part of a Mincer for food. My mother had one that looked almost identical to this. Same here. Yes its part of a food mincer, used for making mince meat from cooked meat. The only reason that I don't agree is that I've looked at over a hundred photos of them after doing an image search, and they all have the handle on one side and an opening on the other side for the food to exit, unlike the one in my photo. I'd be happy if you could prove me wrong and find one like this, but I'd be surprised if it ends up being a mincer. Michael, does your mother still have hers? Maybe you could take another look and see how close the resemblence is. I didn't think 98 could be a mincer because it didn't have any mechanism for mincing or any convincing way of joining one on. The old fashioned mincer had a handle which turned a screw thread which carried the meat to the cutting discs, the whole lot fastened firmly inside the outer casing so the meat couldn't escape. The thing in the picture didn't have anywhere to firmly attach any of this mechanism. David Hill has given the right answer when all is said and done. Franz |
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I'll have to make my next one like that, I did make a monkey's fist ball by cutting off both ends and tucking them in, it has a neat look to it. Rob Not much use as a weight on a heaving line, 'unless' you have ...e..l..a..s..t..i..c.. arms ;-} Getting the first line across to a Tanker for Replenishment At Sea (RAS) is an interesting one. A steel rod, put into the barrel of a rifle, with a long length of line attached and STAND CLEAR. Mike |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 06:30:40 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: "Martin" wrote in message .. . On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:13:59 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: "David Hill" wrote in message ... Franz wrote "........I think you looked at the wrong picture. ........" No . Picture 94 if the swag was finished with a large knot or something similar that would fit inside the "cup" then it would be hidden from sight. All that would be seen is a silver cup with swag coming from it. The OP asked about picture 98. {:-(( David is answering 98. He gave 94 as an example of how the swag would be attached to 98 Oh dear. Have I boobed again? My apologies, David. Does somebody have the solution to what the mystery objects are? David Hill has posted the correct answer. Franz |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:21:58 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: Does somebody have the solution to what the mystery objects are? David Hill has posted the correct answer. Are you sure? I thought it was just another entry in the competition. David stated his answer moderately clearly and with a confidence which made me think that either he or his forebears actually possessed such an article. His is also the only explanation which makes sense. All the others were flawed. Put it this way: If I had had swags on my curtains and somebody made me a present of a pair of those objects, I would have no hesitation to put them to the use which David suggested, and they would actually do the job of containing the decorative swag-ends. Franz |
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"Janet Baraclough.." wrote in message ... The message from "Franz Heymann" contains these words: Put it this way: If I had had swags on my curtains and somebody made me a present of a pair of those objects, I would have no hesitation to put them to the use which David suggested, and they would actually do the job of containing the decorative swag-ends. Move over, Lawrence Lewellen Bowen. You have awoken my curiosity. It has been raining for as far back as I can remember. When will the garden be in a state in which I can do anything pleasant and useful in it again? Franz |
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Franz wrote..........
" Move over, Lawrence Lewellen Bowen. You have awoken my curiosity. It has been raining for as far back as I can remember. When will the garden be in a state in which I can do anything pleasant and useful in it again? .........." How does the name Lawrence Lewellen Bowen make you think of doing anything useful in the garden? -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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"Franz Heymann" wrote in message ...
"Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:21:58 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: Does somebody have the solution to what the mystery objects are? David Hill has posted the correct answer. Are you sure? I thought it was just another entry in the competition. David stated his answer moderately clearly and with a confidence which made me think that either he or his forebears actually possessed such an article. His is also the only explanation which makes sense. All the others were flawed. Put it this way: If I had had swags on my curtains and somebody made me a present of a pair of those objects, I would have no hesitation to put them to the use which David suggested, and they would actually do the job of containing the decorative swag-ends. You may very well be correct about what this object is used for, but after researching many unusual items I've found that the best way to be sure is to find another one just like it being used as it was intended. I've had experts in their field confidently identify something for me, only to find out later that it was something different. Unfortunately my hopes of finding another one of these are dimming, but maybe one will turn up. If anyone is interested, some new photos were just posted. I don't know what number 101 is except that it's an old metal part from something. I'm not really expecting to find the answer to it, but if anyone wants to guess maybe that will lead to a solution. http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ Rob |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On 27 Aug 2004 03:15:53 -0700, (R.H.) wrote: If anyone is interested, some new photos were just posted. I don't know what number 101 is except that it's an old metal part from something. I'm not really expecting to find the answer to it, but if anyone wants to guess maybe that will lead to a solution. http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ It looks like a bottle opener. -- Martin It does look like one, but it's larger than I would expect it to be and the piece is round and thick compared to other bottle openers which are flat. Someone else suggested it could be from a horse's harness or bridle. There is a little corrosion along the inside of ends. Rob |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On 27 Aug 2004 03:15:53 -0700, (R.H.) wrote: If anyone is interested, some new photos were just posted. I don't know what number 101 is except that it's an old metal part from something. I'm not really expecting to find the answer to it, but if anyone wants to guess maybe that will lead to a solution. http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ It looks like a bottle opener. -- Martin I thought that I already replied to this post but maybe I accidentally sent it just to Martin, I don't see my post on the board. It does look like an opener, but it might be too big to be one. I measured a modern day bottle opener and the distance between the two protrusions is just over 3/8", the distance between them on the old metal piece is just under 3/4". There is a little corrosion along the entire inside of both ends on this piece, I added one more photo that shows a close-up of the square end. http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ Rob |
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"David Hill" wrote in message ... Franz wrote.......... " Move over, Lawrence Lewellen Bowen. You have awoken my curiosity. It has been raining for as far back as I can remember. When will the garden be in a state in which I can do anything pleasant and useful in it again? ........." How does the name Lawrence Lewellen Bowen make you think of doing anything useful in the garden? By making me realise that this thread has been off topic for about five days now, and it was time to return to gardening matters, since the problem was solved by you, no less, some days ago Franz |
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