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asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-23-2015 01:48 PM This item I just found this past Saturday. At first I had no idea what it was, but simply bought it for the fun of finding out (and it was cheap) After looking at it later in the day I had a guess, and after putting the patent number in an online search engine, I found what it was and was correct in my guess. You guys may have seen these before, but this was a new one to me! Enjoy: IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-23-2015 01:50 PM The last photo shows how amazingly small those hallmarks can be! Made for/by Asprey London (It's Birmingham, 1939-40) IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-23-2015 02:17 PM Very nice find. We don't have one in our collection of whatzits (would like to). I'm pretty sure I know what it is ....I'll let others have fun guessing first. Perhaps, after the fun, you will share with us the patent papers? IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-23-2015 03:00 PM Thanks! I found a PDF of the original papers. After a few guesses, do you want me to put a link? I can try that. It's really cool, it shows a drawing of the item in use! [This message has been edited by asheland (edited 11-23-2015).] IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-23-2015 05:07 PM Send me the PDF and I'll mount it on our sever for you. I think you shouldn't post the PDF until members have have had a chance to express an opinion/guess. IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 11-23-2015 08:51 PM Mousetrap for a very classy mouse? IP: Logged
ahwt Posts: 2334 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 11-23-2015 09:10 PM How about a can opener. IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-23-2015 09:51 PM Good guesses so far. IP: Logged
PhilO Posts: 166 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 11-24-2015 02:51 AM I know what it is so I won't spoil the fun for the rest of you. But I have always wanted to try one out to see if it really works as claimed. Perhaps you can write a review for us, asheland - after it's been identified. IP: Logged
agphile Posts: 798 Registered: Apr 2008	posted 11-24-2015 05:17 AM I haven't a clue, but how about automatic purse or wallet closer? IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-24-2015 10:27 AM PhilO, I tried it and it works fairly well. I'll post the picture of the original patent around 2:00 PM (eastern) that gives a little more time and makes it a 24 hour guessing window. IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-24-2015 01:48 PM How's that for timing!? IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-24-2015 04:38 PM Bookmark was my guess. I have never seen the patent before. Thanks. IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 11-25-2015 10:07 AM That sure beats my usual scrap of paper torn from an old envelope. IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-25-2015 11:13 AM Yeah, a piece of paper would work just fine. I guess this was for the rich people! A fun find indeed! I need to go back to where I got it and see if they have it's box. I have found they did come in a box originally. IP: Logged
ahwt Posts: 2334 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 11-25-2015 11:24 AM Thanks Asheland for the interesting thread. Hope you find the box. It was in production quite few years after the patent was issued and that may indicate it enjoyed commercial success. I use the folds of the book cover to mark my place most of the time. IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-30-2015 01:07 PM Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately, no box. Still happy with the piece and it made a good thread! IP: Logged

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