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Neil	14-07-2010 05:23

Anyone Know What This Is Please?

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I am trying to find out what the Mystery Article in the attached photograph is,

or what is it used for, can anyone help please?

So far everyone I have asked, have been unable to identify it, so I have decided to send it to everybody in my address list.

I think that it is probably fairly old (possibly approaching 100 years)

I think it could possibly be connected with craft work.

The frame is steel, painted black.

The two handle are made from hard wood and when rotated wind in the tapes which pass through slots in the black frame at either end.

There is a metal “D” ring on the end of each tape.

There is also a stopper fixed to the centre of the base, which can be lifted up, to stop the handles from rotating

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...attachment.jpg

flashy

14-07-2010 05:59

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nah its bondage equipment

garinda

14-07-2010 07:15

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Are you sure it's only six inches?

Hold it in your hand, so we can judge it's size better.

Less	14-07-2010 07:27

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 828757)

So far everyone I have asked, have been unable to identify it, so I have decided to send it to everybody in my address list.

I think that it is probably fairly old (possibly approaching 100 years)

If your list is that old don't expect too many replies.

As for the object?

No idea.

Lost in Cornwall

14-07-2010 08:25

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It's a thing o' purpose.

Mick	14-07-2010 08:36

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Its a Cornish pasties maker:D

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...nish-pasty.jpg

jaysay

14-07-2010 08:42

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With the shape of the, what look like rollers, must be something that's pliable, was thinking pastry, but the straps would get rather messed up

Neil	14-07-2010 08:43

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Originally Posted by flashy (Post 828766)

nah its bondage equipment

Explain more so I can try it out :D

lancsdave

14-07-2010 09:07

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The d rings are attached to each ear and it's for winding moderators necks back in when they get grumpy ;)

flashy

14-07-2010 09:22

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seriously though, i think its got something to do with winding wool

MargaretR

14-07-2010 09:28

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I have been looking at weaving and spinning gadgets, and early looms.
I think it is an attachment for something much bigger.
What you call 'handles' I see as spools.

PS there were gadgets named skeiners which came as attachments for spinning machines, although I haven't found one that looked like this.

Taggy

14-07-2010 13:21

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How long are the Tapes?

Best Regards - Taggy

Neil	14-07-2010 17:55

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I will guess at 3 or 4 feet but can check if its important

jaysay

14-07-2010 18:18

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 828934)

I will guess at 3 or 4 feet but can check if its important

Can you check what the hell it is too Neil:D

Gayle

14-07-2010 19:40

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I first thought it was something that I've seen before for winding wool but now I'm not so sure.

It could be something on a boat as a handle for winding the sails in or something like that.

DaveinGermany

14-07-2010 19:56

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Don't think it's boats Gayle, I've done a little bit of sailing & never come across anything like this. Also it appears to wind in when the straps are pulled but with only about 3-4ft of movement plus its small size, I was thinking maybe some form of Harness, no doubt the Horsey types will have a better idea & correct me & my assumptions.

davebtelford

14-07-2010 20:10

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Gracie Fields sang a song about girls involved in a sequence of manufacturing processes which all ended up with making a thingymajig work. I think your object may be a thingymajig.

Or maybe it's a subtle joke perpetrated by someone's great grandfather !!

Retlaw

14-07-2010 20:56

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 828757)

Could be some form of tensioning device, the bar then locks it in place. Are there any holes in the metal support for fixing to another object.

Retlaw.

accyman

14-07-2010 20:57

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if its 100 years old or more it could be cashmans baby reigns :D

MargaretR

14-07-2010 21:58

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I suspect it is a LazyKate-
In spinning, a lazy kate is a device used to hold one or more spools or bobbins in place while the yarn on them is manipulated. Typically, a lazy kate consists of multiple rods and come with bobbins that fit onto them. Tensioned lazy kates have a band that loops over the bobbins to prevent the spools from spinning freely. Lazy kates are used to ply yarn

steeljack

14-07-2010 22:04

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for lacing up corsets when the maid isn't about :eek: :D

cashman

14-07-2010 22:06

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I thought it may be summat on those lines margaretr, cos it definatly aint my baby reigns wrong colour.:D

Retlaw

14-07-2010 22:23

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Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 829011)

for lacing up corsets when the maid isn't about :eek: :D

So who winds the handle then.
Retlaw.

Mancie

14-07-2010 23:35

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It's Jaysays keyboard :D

pbirch1

14-07-2010 23:42

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could be a yarn winder

shillelagh

15-07-2010 00:15

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quite a lot of you think its to do with spinning or weaving etc ... why not email a copy to helmshore textile museum .. they might be able to help ....

steeljack

15-07-2010 00:48

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Originally Posted by Retlaw (Post 829015)

So who winds the handle then.
Retlaw.

the corset laces wind around the dowels when you pull on the 'D" rings :D

davebtelford

15-07-2010 09:38

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If it's for winding yarn etc. then surely the 'handles' would be easily removable - are they ?

vera	15-07-2010 09:42

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It is nothing to do with horses. Not that i know of anyway. Showed it to my horse riding companion and she has never seen anything like it regarding horses either. :D

jaysay

15-07-2010 09:53

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To be quite honest I think its just Neil tryin to wind everybody up;):D

Retlaw

15-07-2010 12:30

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Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 829035)

the corset laces wind around the dowels when you pull on the 'D" rings :D

Then what happens when you give loose of the D rings to tie the knot, the lace ends are all tangled up on bobbins.
Retlaw.

Retlaw

15-07-2010 12:32

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Originally Posted by davebtelford (Post 829064)

If it's for winding yarn etc. then surely the 'handles' would be easily removable - are they ?

Those handles are the wrong shape for winding yarn.
Retlaw.

MargaretR

15-07-2010 12:39

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They are the right shape for spools

cashman

15-07-2010 18:50

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 829093)

They are the right shape for spools

any spool knows that.:D

Retlaw

15-07-2010 22:40

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 829093)

They are the right shape for spools

Are they eck, any wool or cotton would slide sideways and get trapped in the pivot pins, all bobbins have a flange at the end, and straight bodies to stop the thread coming off, look at your sewing machine, and the thread holder that fits into the shuttle underneath. Bulloughs used to make all kinds of machines for handling cotton threads, and I never saw any bobbin or spool that shape.
That object has nowt to do with the wool or cotton industry. Its some sort of tensioning device.
Retlaw.

bygum67

15-07-2010 23:58

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Originally Posted by flashy (Post 828766)

nah its bondage equipment

:D agree it;s a bridel for rodeo sex :D

flashy

16-07-2010 00:01

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Hahahahahaha

Eric	16-07-2010 02:03

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Originally Posted by bygum67 (Post 829255)

:D agree it;s a bridel for rodeo sex :D

Oh, so you have been to Calgary for the annual stampede;):D

davebtelford

16-07-2010 07:16

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I think it's probably some sort of tensioning device - possibly used in the textiles industry but maybe not.

The puzzle then is - why does the frame have no obvious means of securing it to a fixed point ?

Neil	16-07-2010 08:43

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If I ever find out what it is I will let you all know.

cashman

16-07-2010 08:47

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 829272)

If I ever find out what it is I will let you all know.

2 questions,1. is it yours? 2. if so why the hell have ya got one?:D

Neil	16-07-2010 08:59

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 829273)

2 questions,1. is it yours? 2. if so why the hell have ya got one?:D

I think my Dad found it when he emptied his Mums house out when she died a few years ago.

He still has loads of her junk in the garage and I keep telling him to get it shifted so I dont have to when he dies :eek::D

cashman

16-07-2010 09:06

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 829274)

he obviously dont know then? try putting photo in observor, some owd git may know.;)

Neil	16-07-2010 09:30

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 829279)

try putting photo in observor, some owd git may know.;)

Thats why I put it on here but you let me down :D

jaysay

16-07-2010 09:54

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 829287)

Thats why I put it on here but you let me down :D

And there's a lot of use on here:D

Gayle

16-07-2010 12:00

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 829274)

I think my Dad found it when he emptied his Mums house out when she died a few years ago.

So perhaps there may be a clue there - did she work in mills, was she a knitter, did she own a boat or a horse?

Neil	16-07-2010 12:36

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Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 829303)

So perhaps there may be a clue there - did she work in mills, was she a knitter, did she own a boat or a horse?

I never said I would give you all clues :rolleyes::D

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