✅ SOLVED Misc. Finds

[GDub62]

Just some things over the years that haven't been identified. Maybe some different eyes can help. Iron piece with little hole in it looks like part of a gun ,idk. Object I'm holding appears to be cast iron. One end is threaded and body had teeth of some sort. I know the one piece is probably a keyhole cover. Has "A. Thompson" on it. Other 2 1/2" x 3/8 is a solid chunk of lead. No idea about that one or the other 2 brass pieces. Thanks for looking

 

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[GDub62]

Can you make out the lettering on it?

Has some kind of design on it . Then VR and A. Thompson

 

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[GDub62]

the round lead piece is most likely the weight from a clock pendulum. I agree with broken scissors or candle snuffer for the broken item. Can we see pics of both sides of the crescent shaped thing?

 

[delnorter]

https://www.hotstylingtoolguide.com/five-hot-combs-for-afro-hair-and-black-hair/​

This is part of a Hot Cold (aka: Pressing Comb) used to straighten black's hair

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I think this item is a digital caliper.

 

[GDub62]

I think this item is a digital caliper. View attachment 2049570

Like I tell my wife all the time "you're a genius". Haha

 

[dozer dan]

I believe this picture is an old rat tail comb minus the steel rat tail.

 

[GDub62]

I believe this picture is an old rat tail comb minus the steel rat tail. The thing that people are saying is a trigger looks too long to me. My guess would be a thumb latch for a door.

I can see both those ideas. Thanks for looking

 

[Fishin-4-a-Livin]

I can see both those ideas. Thanks for looking

I have a buddy who found a comb exactly like yours, except his has all the teeth.

It was found out on an old cotton plantation that later had share croppers living there.

I believe it is a hair straightener.

Similar…..

 

[GeoW]

Just some things over the years that haven't been identified. Maybe some different eyes can help. Iron piece with little hole in it looks like part of a gun ,idk. Object I'm holding appears to be cast iron. One end is threaded and body had teeth of some sort. I know the one piece is probably a keyhole cover. Has "A. Thompson" on it. Other 2 1/2" x 3/8 is a solid chunk of lead. No idea about that one or the other 2 brass pieces. Thanks for looking

Iron piece with little hole in it looks like part of a gun is half pair of scissors.

 

[ARC]

Actually... IMO... your "keyhole cover" item MAY actually be an "eye hole cover" for a door.

 

[creskol]

I have a buddy who found a comb exactly like yours, except his has all the teeth.

It was found out on an old cotton plantation that later had share croppers living there.

I believe it is a hair straightener.

Similar…..

..yup .. a hot comb (aka: pressing comb)

 

[GDub62]

I have a buddy who found a comb exactly like yours, except his has all the teeth.

It was found out on an old cotton plantation that later had share croppers living there.

I believe it is a hair straightener.

Similar…..

Thanks. Nice example

 

[Fishin-4-a-Livin]

..yup .. a hot comb (aka: pressing comb)

Wonder what’s the earliest that style was used?

 

[GDub62]

Iron piece with little hole in it looks like part of a gun is half pair of scissors.

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Iron piece with little hole in it looks like part of a gun is half pair of scissors.

 

[GDub62]

Actually... IMO... your "keyhole cover" item MAY actually be an "eye hole cover" for a door.

Maybe used either way?

 

[creskol]

Wonder what’s the earliest that style was used?

it was invented in France in 1872.

 

[GDub62]

Starting to make more sense to me. Everything found on early 1900 homesite. Could have even been an earlier one there.

 

[Gare]

Nice going

 

[GDub62]

Going to mark this one solved for the most part. Thanks for everybody's help! Happy hunting

 

[Gare]

I have a buddy who found a comb exactly like yours, except his has all the teeth.

It was found out on an old cotton plantation that later had share croppers living there.

I believe it is a hair straightener.

Similar…..

Looks like a ANIMAL flea comb for removing fleas. My wife uses them all the time on our cats

 

[GDub62]

Looks like a ANIMAL flea comb for removing fleas. My wife uses them all the time on our cats

Or lice too maybe. That was a big problem back in the day