I don't know the answers for the first two, but I think that I know the
purpose of #24 & 25:
22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
23.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
24. The owner's description: It opens and closes and it has an attached
brass square that flips down.It has two brass squares that are not
attached.It is marked Made in Germany so it predates WWII.only about 1/8"
thick.The one square that is permanently attached folds down in either
direction to "prop it up", I don't know if that is it's primary function
though.It has 2 brass squares not attached, A SOLID RECTANGLE AND A "FRAME
TYPE RECTANGLE
brass plate dimensions -The larger two are exactly 36mm x 25mm.The one that
is connected is 28mm x 21mm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24a.jpg
25. 8" diameter:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
"Rob H." <[email protected]> writes:
> I think we have the correct answer for the picture frame, but I
> haven't been able to confirm any of guesses for the other items.
>
> The last one, the wooden container with 7 compartments, slightly
> resembles a cobbler's nail holder, which is usually made of iron, has
> eight compartments and is heavy. This wooden container could be
> portable nail holder, both containers can be seen here:
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25b.jpg
>
> Although I would expect a better handle on the wooden one if it was to
> hold nails. I'm not saying this is the correct answer, just that it's
> the only other container with wedge shaped compartments that I've
> seen.
I've seen something vaguely similar for holding lead fishing weights.
This for example:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Terminal-Tackle/Weights|/pc/104793480/c/104779980/sc/104685480/Bullet-Weight-Split-Shot-Assortment/702065.uts?destination=/catalog/browse/fishing-terminal-tackle-weights/_/N-1100373&rid=30&WT.tsrc=SEO&WT.mc_id=Google&WT.z_mc_id1=fishing%20lead%20weight%20holder
I'm far from convinced, but thought the idea worth floating(!)
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"J Burns" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 10/2/10 11:31 PM, J Burns wrote:
>> On 10/2/10 12:02 PM, Rob H. wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 25. 8" diameter:
>>> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>>>
>>>
>> The center hole appears to have the same volume as the others, about 4
>> cubic inches or 65ml. That's big enough for the contents of an egg, but
>> who would want to cook eggs that way?
>>
>> The 7 holes could be to ration something used daily for a week.
>>
>> Brylcreem, a little dab'll do ya,
>> Use more, only if you dare,
>> But watch out,
>> The gals will all pursue ya,--
>> They'll love to put their fingers through your hair.
If you have any left
>
> Was it made for Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd? He used so much Brylcreem that
> under the stage lights it would melt and run down over his face.
"Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I don't know the answers for the first two, but I think that I know the
>purpose of #24 & 25:
>
>
> 22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
>
>
> 23.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>
>
> 24. The owner's description: It opens and closes and it has an attached
> brass square that flips down.It has two brass squares that are not
> attached.It is marked Made in Germany so it predates WWII.only about 1/8"
> thick.The one square that is permanently attached folds down in either
> direction to "prop it up", I don't know if that is it's primary function
> though.It has 2 brass squares not attached, A SOLID RECTANGLE AND A "FRAME
> TYPE RECTANGLE
> brass plate dimensions -The larger two are exactly 36mm x 25mm.The one
> that is connected is 28mm x 21mm.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24.jpg
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24a.jpg
>
>
> 25. 8" diameter:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>
>
>
24 is definitely a picture frame, I fact I have seen them with a small
picture in them.
Steve R.
> 22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
Guessing:
# 22: A hanging plant's finial.... attaches to a stand/trellis at the
cove (2" mark)?
#23, my first thought was a dent puller or similarly functioning
tool. Cork screw?
Sonny
Rob H. wrote:
> I don't know the answers for the first two, but I think that I know the
> purpose of #24 & 25:
>
>
> 22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
>
In some ways it resembles a hood ornament from a car. Of course, one
might expect a little more symmetry at the top for that.
Bill
>
> 23.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>
>
> 24. The owner's description: It opens and closes and it has an attached
> brass square that flips down.It has two brass squares that are not
> attached.It is marked Made in Germany so it predates WWII.only about
> 1/8" thick.The one square that is permanently attached folds down in
> either direction to "prop it up", I don't know if that is it's primary
> function though.It has 2 brass squares not attached, A SOLID RECTANGLE
> AND A "FRAME TYPE RECTANGLE
> brass plate dimensions -The larger two are exactly 36mm x 25mm.The one
> that is connected is 28mm x 21mm.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24.jpg
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24a.jpg
>
>
> 25. 8" diameter:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>
>
#24 is a picture frame.
It's intended to be carried in the pocket or luggage of a traveling man.
Back in the days when traveling involved a train or a steamship or a
dirigible, a quick business trip meant you might be away from your family
for a month.
It's a more manly version of the locket.
Paul K. Dickman
"Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I don't know the answers for the first two, but I think that I know the
>purpose of #24 & 25:
>
>
> 22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
>
>
> 23.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>
>
> 24. The owner's description: It opens and closes and it has an attached
> brass square that flips down.It has two brass squares that are not
> attached.It is marked Made in Germany so it predates WWII.only about 1/8"
> thick.The one square that is permanently attached folds down in either
> direction to "prop it up", I don't know if that is it's primary function
> though.It has 2 brass squares not attached, A SOLID RECTANGLE AND A "FRAME
> TYPE RECTANGLE
> brass plate dimensions -The larger two are exactly 36mm x 25mm.The one
> that is connected is 28mm x 21mm.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24.jpg
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24a.jpg
>
>
> 25. 8" diameter:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>
>
"Paul K. Dickman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> #24 is a picture frame.
> It's intended to be carried in the pocket or luggage of a traveling man.
> Back in the days when traveling involved a train or a steamship or a
> dirigible, a quick business trip meant you might be away from your family
> for a month.
> It's a more manly version of the locket.
That's exactly what I was thinking it was for.
Rob
In article <[email protected]>, "Paul K. Dickman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>#24 is a picture frame.
Or perhaps a frame for holding and displaying identication documents?
>It's intended to be carried in the pocket or luggage of a traveling man.
>Back in the days when traveling involved a train or a steamship or a
>dirigible, a quick business trip meant you might be away from your family
>for a month.
>It's a more manly version of the locket.
>
Concur.
On 10/2/10 12:02 PM, Rob H. wrote:
>
>
> 25. 8" diameter:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>
>
The center hole appears to have the same volume as the others, about 4
cubic inches or 65ml. That's big enough for the contents of an egg, but
who would want to cook eggs that way?
The 7 holes could be to ration something used daily for a week.
Brylcreem, a little dab'll do ya,
Use more, only if you dare,
But watch out,
The gals will all pursue ya,--
They'll love to put their fingers through your hair.
On 10/2/10 11:31 PM, J Burns wrote:
> On 10/2/10 12:02 PM, Rob H. wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> 25. 8" diameter:
>> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>>
>>
> The center hole appears to have the same volume as the others, about 4
> cubic inches or 65ml. That's big enough for the contents of an egg, but
> who would want to cook eggs that way?
>
> The 7 holes could be to ration something used daily for a week.
>
> Brylcreem, a little dab'll do ya,
> Use more, only if you dare,
> But watch out,
> The gals will all pursue ya,--
> They'll love to put their fingers through your hair.
Was it made for Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd? He used so much Brylcreem
that under the stage lights it would melt and run down over his face.
On 10/2/10 5:25 AM, George W Frost wrote:
> "J Burns"<[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> On 10/2/10 11:31 PM, J Burns wrote:
>>> On 10/2/10 12:02 PM, Rob H. wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 25. 8" diameter:
>>>> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>>>>
>>>>
>>> The center hole appears to have the same volume as the others, about 4
>>> cubic inches or 65ml. That's big enough for the contents of an egg, but
>>> who would want to cook eggs that way?
>>>
>>> The 7 holes could be to ration something used daily for a week.
>>>
>>> Brylcreem, a little dab'll do ya,
>>> Use more, only if you dare,
>>> But watch out,
>>> The gals will all pursue ya,--
>>> They'll love to put their fingers through your hair.
>
>
> If you have any left
>
Hair loss could be why Brylcreem should be used sparingly.
http://www.pink-floyd.org/barrett/syd_img/expressnov2001.jpg
>
>
>>
>> Was it made for Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd? He used so much Brylcreem that
>> under the stage lights it would melt and run down over his face.
>
>
22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
CY: Somhow, the small hook looks like it's meant to hang on a rod or
something.
23.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
CY: My sense is a halyerd (probably spelt that wong). On a boat, or
side of building. You'd pilot hole and then screw this in. The dark
part would be used for securing a rope.
24. The owner's description: It opens and closes and it has an
attached
brass square that flips down.It has two brass squares that are not
attached.It is marked Made in Germany so it predates WWII.only about
1/8"
thick.The one square that is permanently attached folds down in either
direction to "prop it up", I don't know if that is it's primary
function
though.It has 2 brass squares not attached, A SOLID RECTANGLE AND A
"FRAME
TYPE RECTANGLE
brass plate dimensions -The larger two are exactly 36mm x 25mm.The one
that
is connected is 28mm x 21mm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24a.jpg
CY: Photo album for a trvelling man.
25. 8" diameter:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
CY: Nothing comes to mind.
On 10/3/10 3:05 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> 23.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>
> CY: My sense is a halyerd (probably spelt that wong). On a boat, or
> side of building. You'd pilot hole and then screw this in. The dark
> part would be used for securing a rope.
>
Those who know the ropes usually spell it C-L-E-A-T, but when they tell
you to secure a line to one they spell it H-A-L-Y-A-R-D.
Here's a picture of one.
http://www.uscg.mil/d5/cgcCleat/default.asp
Notice it has two screws. That way it doesn't need much depth, and it
won't wiggle and work loose.
On 10/3/2010 4:48 PM, J Burns wrote:
> On 10/3/10 3:05 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
>> 23.
>> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>>
>> CY: My sense is a halyerd (probably spelt that wong). On a boat, or
>> side of building. You'd pilot hole and then screw this in. The dark
>> part would be used for securing a rope.
>>
>
> Those who know the ropes usually spell it C-L-E-A-T, but when they tell
> you to secure a line to one they spell it H-A-L-Y-A-R-D.
>
> Here's a picture of one.
> http://www.uscg.mil/d5/cgcCleat/default.asp
>
> Notice it has two screws. That way it doesn't need much depth, and it
> won't wiggle and work loose.
One thing I noticed is that there appear to be finger-sized depressions
on the top of one of the wings, giving me the idea that it is to be held
in some way, but not used as a pull, or the depressions would be on the
underside.
Mouse
I think we have the correct answer for the picture frame, but I haven't been
able to confirm any of guesses for the other items.
The last one, the wooden container with 7 compartments, slightly resembles a
cobbler's nail holder, which is usually made of iron, has eight compartments
and is heavy. This wooden container could be portable nail holder, both
containers can be seen here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25b.jpg
Although I would expect a better handle on the wooden one if it was to hold
nails. I'm not saying this is the correct answer, just that it's the only
other container with wedge shaped compartments that I've seen.
Rob
Spelled it wrong, and got the wrong name. Is it obvious, I'm neither a
sailor, nor a Navy man?
Thanks, I learned something.
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On 10/3/10 3:05 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> 23.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>
> CY: My sense is a halyerd (probably spelt that wong). On a boat, or
> side of building. You'd pilot hole and then screw this in. The dark
> part would be used for securing a rope.
>
Those who know the ropes usually spell it C-L-E-A-T, but when they
tell
you to secure a line to one they spell it H-A-L-Y-A-R-D.
Here's a picture of one.
http://www.uscg.mil/d5/cgcCleat/default.asp
Notice it has two screws. That way it doesn't need much depth, and it
won't wiggle and work loose.
On 10/3/10 5:25 PM, Rob H. wrote:
> I think we have the correct answer for the picture frame, but I haven't
> been able to confirm any of guesses for the other items.
>
> The last one, the wooden container with 7 compartments, slightly
> resembles a cobbler's nail holder, which is usually made of iron, has
> eight compartments and is heavy. This wooden container could be portable
> nail holder, both containers can be seen here:
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25b.jpg
>
> Although I would expect a better handle on the wooden one if it was to
> hold nails. I'm not saying this is the correct answer, just that it's
> the only other container with wedge shaped compartments that I've seen.
>
>
> Rob
>
>
Here's what the compartments made me think of:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trivialpursuit_Token.jpg
Naturally, gamblers would play on large boards to make cheating more
difficult. They would want to keep their cups covered. However, I have
found no evidence that Trivial Pursuit was ever played that way!
The hole in the center of a star nail cup is for the spindle of a lazy
susan. The compartments are apparently shaped to keep nails parallel so
the cobbler can quickly judge their length. The compartments are
shallow so the cobbler can see well. They are rounded to make it easy
to pick up a nail.
The mystery item doesn't have these advantages. A traveling cobbler
might do better to put an eye bolt through the hole, for carrying and to
hold down a flat cover. Otherwise, he might use a rectangular tray with
shallow compartments.
Pipe tobacco! A 65ml compartment would hold about 1/2 ounce or 15
grams. That would probably be 3 - 15 pipes, depending on the size of
the bowl and the amount of tamping. A bored smoker might smoke more in
a day, and it probably wouldn't be good for him.
A pound should last a month, but not if the smoker gets carried away. A
sailor or rancher, for example, would have to plan his consumption. He
fills his portable humidor for the week and starts on a new compartment
each day. At the end of the week he's within his budget. He may have
leftover tobacco in some or all compartments. He can use it to
celebrate or to extend the time before he refills.
He could apply drops of water to the thick wood to keep the tobacco
suitably moist.
On 10/3/10 7:53 PM, J Burns wrote:
> The mystery item doesn't have these advantages. A traveling cobbler
> might do better to put an eye bolt through the hole, for carrying and to
> hold down a flat cover. Otherwise, he might use a rectangular tray with
> shallow compartments.
Rats! I meant through the hole in a cast-iron star nail tray.
On 10/3/10 5:09 PM, Mouse wrote:
> On 10/3/2010 4:48 PM, J Burns wrote:
>> On 10/3/10 3:05 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
>>> 23.
>>> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>>>
>>> CY: My sense is a halyerd (probably spelt that wong). On a boat, or
>>> side of building. You'd pilot hole and then screw this in. The dark
>>> part would be used for securing a rope.
>>>
>>
>> Those who know the ropes usually spell it C-L-E-A-T, but when they tell
>> you to secure a line to one they spell it H-A-L-Y-A-R-D.
>>
>> Here's a picture of one.
>> http://www.uscg.mil/d5/cgcCleat/default.asp
>>
>> Notice it has two screws. That way it doesn't need much depth, and it
>> won't wiggle and work loose.
> One thing I noticed is that there appear to be finger-sized depressions
> on the top of one of the wings, giving me the idea that it is to be held
> in some way, but not used as a pull, or the depressions would be on the
> underside.
> Mouse
I don't know what to make of that, but there appears to be vegetation at
the collar and dried mud in the threads. I don't know why anyone would
screw it into the ground except to clean out holes in timbers or concrete.
If something were seasonally laid on concrete or timbers and pins kept
it from sliding, could this item be a sort of awl to clean out the holes
for the pins?
Steve R. wrote:
> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I don't know the answers for the first two, but I think that I know the
>> purpose of #24 & 25:
>>
>>
>> 22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
>> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
>>
>>
>> 23.
>> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>>
Looks a LOT like the hand screws I use to attach my tree stand to the
tree. They go through drilled holes in the frame and into the tree. The
T is usually dipped into handle dip to provide some protection.
This is a newer version
http://www.keystonecountrystore.com/Treestands/Treestand_Accessories/Cranford_Ezy_Supreme_T-Screw/Page_2/TRS1096902.html
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On 10/3/10 5:25 PM, Rob H. wrote:
> I think we have the correct answer for the picture frame, but I haven't
> been able to confirm any of guesses for the other items.
>
> The last one, the wooden container with 7 compartments, slightly
> resembles a cobbler's nail holder, which is usually made of iron, has
> eight compartments and is heavy. This wooden container could be portable
> nail holder, both containers can be seen here:
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25b.jpg
>
> Although I would expect a better handle on the wooden one if it was to
> hold nails. I'm not saying this is the correct answer, just that it's
> the only other container with wedge shaped compartments that I've seen.
>
>
> Rob
>
>
I haven't found any pictures of compartmentalized tobacco boxes, but
there's a guy who wants one:
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/how-many-blends-are-there
He says he would like to keep pipe tobacco in a tackle box holding 3 or
4 bowlfuls in each compartment.
Nowadays, pipe tobacco is often sold in foil pouches. It costs more
that way, and it has additives to keep it fresh. It still loses flavor
rapidly in a pouch, and it's hard to load a pipe from a nearly empty
foil pouch.
Tobacco from a fresh can tastes better. It's easy to fill your pipe
because you can see what you're doing and spilled tobacco falls back
into the can.
A can may contain more than 200 bowlfuls. If you open it that many
times, it will lose flavor. Also, when filling from a can you can't
keep track of your daily usage. If you smoke more than half an ounce in
a day, it won't taste good the next day, and you may run out a week
before you can buy more.
I transfer my tobacco to an empty can half an ounce at a time. The
mystery item would hold a week's worth of half-ounce rations. If the
compartments are not all empty at the end of the week, you can fill the
empty ones and keep moving clockwise. The diameter is bigger than a
can, so you won't spill on your desk. Thick wood seems like a good idea
for a tobacco box because you can add humidity to the wood to keep the
tobacco from drying out.
Rob H. wrote the following:
> I don't know the answers for the first two, but I think that I know
> the purpose of #24 & 25:
>
>
> 22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
>
>
> 23.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
Bung remover for a wine barrel?.
>
>
> 24. The owner's description: It opens and closes and it has an
> attached brass square that flips down.It has two brass squares that
> are not attached.It is marked Made in Germany so it predates WWII.only
> about 1/8" thick.The one square that is permanently attached folds
> down in either direction to "prop it up", I don't know if that is
> it's primary function though.It has 2 brass squares not attached, A
> SOLID RECTANGLE AND A "FRAME TYPE RECTANGLE
> brass plate dimensions -The larger two are exactly 36mm x 25mm.The one
> that is connected is 28mm x 21mm.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24.jpg
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24a.jpg
>
>
> 25. 8" diameter:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
>
>
--
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In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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22, a decoration that fell off.
23, coat hanger for a mud room or closet/
24, cigar cutter, cigarette holder
25, smelter of some sort?
On 10/02/2010 12:02 PM, Rob H. wrote:
> I don't know the answers for the first two, but I think that I know the
> purpose of #24 & 25:
>
>
> 22. 3-1/2" long, someone found this underground in their garden:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic22.jpg
>
>
> 23.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic23.jpg
>
>
> 24. The owner's description: It opens and closes and it has an attached
> brass square that flips down.It has two brass squares that are not
> attached.It is marked Made in Germany so it predates WWII.only about
> 1/8" thick.The one square that is permanently attached folds down in
> either direction to "prop it up", I don't know if that is it's primary
> function though.It has 2 brass squares not attached, A SOLID RECTANGLE
> AND A "FRAME TYPE RECTANGLE
> brass plate dimensions -The larger two are exactly 36mm x 25mm.The one
> that is connected is 28mm x 21mm.
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24.jpg
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> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic24a.jpg
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>
> 25. 8" diameter:
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album11/pic25.jpg
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>