Oddball Auction Lot?

Oddball Auction Lot?

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12 March 2024 at 15:35 #719366
Martin King 2
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Hi All,

Just got back from Dukes Auction with this unusual Lot:

The burner item is from USA patented in 1901.

I initially thought that the two wooden items were locking gauge sticks but the collars are pinned in a fixed position so have no idea what they are for?

The weird telescoping item has me baffled totally so hoping you guys can help; no makers marks at all.

Cheers, Martin
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12 March 2024 at 17:40 #719382
Jon Lawes
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It’s for stretching old school milking machine teats onto a cows udders without causing damage.
12 March 2024 at 17:41 #719384
Jon Lawes
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Found this tool in my grandma’s basement
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12 March 2024 at 17:43 #719389
Neil Wyatt
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I, guessing you pull the two bits of the wooden spindles apart and use them to grip a strip of cloth or paper?
12 March 2024 at 18:01 #719399
Martin King 2
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Jon Lawes gets the non existent prize! Thank you so much! Certainly one of the oddest things we have ever had.
12 March 2024 at 18:55 #719413
Martin King 2
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Neil, that kind of makes sense I guess, any other thoughts?

Martin
12 March 2024 at 22:16 #719449
Nigel Graham 2
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Its materials and construction do suggest something textiles-related as Neil suggests.

Possibly used in making certain garments, e.g. gloves, socks, sleeves. Or in leather-work?
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