My first thought was that it was a handrail mount.
Terry Griner
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Alan Longmire
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:39 PM
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Subject: Re: The WHAT IS IT Page
Looks like you've got the hinge-end of a set of pipe tongs, sugar tongs,
dividers, a compass, or something else of that sort. With the moveable
leg and the terminal ends gone it's impossible to say for sure.
Anyone else?
-Alan
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>>> Trevor Dunkerley <[log in to unmask]> 11/15/2007 11:58 AM
>>>
Dear List,
Yet another object excavated out of a 19th century context that we could
do with your assistance in identifying. This time the object appear to
be made of brass.
Click on the URL below and use the XML link from the Index Page, or, the
Quick Link Site Map link from the 1st page.
Kindest regards,
Trevor
http://www.cmsmrps.org.uk - a community archaeology initiative.
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