Vogt sterling, 48 star flag, and "extension claw"

[silverdollarbill]

Only made it to a few sales today, but did OK. Bought a mixed lot of sterling and found this 'Vogt Sterling' marked set of earrings. They seem to do OK on ebay.

Also got a Valley Forge 48 star 5.5' x 9' flag.

Finally, bought this antique claw thing. It's an old version of one of those things used to get stuff of the top shelf or in modern times used to pick recyclables out of garbage cans. Seems pretty old and has a nice patina. Interested in any info you may have: age, usage, value.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice buys. Thanks for sharing...

 

[OldSowBreath]

The claw grip I think was use in old general stores to get items off the higher shelves. I've seen them in pictures of old stores.

 

[silverdollarbill]

The claw grip I think was use in old general stores to get items off the higher shelves. I've seen them in pictures of old stores.

Thanks for the info. The lady I bought it from called it the bottle getter. Your explanation makes sense.