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Offline wvtools

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Two More Whatsits
« on: March 17, 2014, 09:25:01 PM »
The first one is a ?? with a patent for Rusty (July 4, 1899), and I think the second ones are sand moulder's tools, but I am not sure.










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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2014, 12:31:19 PM »
Second picture could also be mason tools for finishing block/brick joints.

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2014, 01:12:44 PM »
First one look s like a bayonet hose connector  - sort used to connect a gas appliance to an outlet, e.g. a gas poker, used to light a wood fire. Once the fire is burning the gas poker is switched off and disconnected...

Never seen sand moulders' tools like these - if more polished I'd suggest brass musical instrument tools, for removing dents from the bell...
« Last Edit: March 18, 2014, 01:18:28 PM by Billman49 »

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2014, 01:59:35 PM »
You gave me some search ideas, and I came up with Patent 628005, bicycle pump connector.  I think that might be it.  It must be missing the inside valve/guts.

Here is the link to the Google patents page:

https://www.google.com/patents/US628005?dq=hose+connector+1899+july+4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=P5YoU9TVLbCL0QGntYCAAw&ved=0CDsQ6AEwAQ

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2014, 06:40:07 PM »
That would hint that S. & Co, NY is Stevens & Co...
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2014, 08:52:18 PM »
the opening looks like it would fit on a valve stem on the tire.

resembles the end of a tire gauge opening.

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2014, 09:05:31 PM »
Still trying to figure out what that first one has to do with eclairs...


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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2014, 09:58:55 PM »
Are those Bavarian Cream?  They are good!!!

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2014, 02:03:54 PM »
I did think tyre inflator as well, but the shape of the tube spigot, with a rounded edge make me think low pressure - hand or foot tyre pumps can reach very high pressure when pumping - enough to blow the tube off the spigot. Tyre inflator tube is usually has a braided cover, which does not allow a lot of movement to pass over the spigot, and the spigot s usually have a series of conical grooves and need a jubilee clip to hold the tube in place....

It also looks very much like some tap adaptors used with water hoses, but it seems too smaller to fit most tap spouts, and the hose tail looks too small for garden hose as well...
« Last Edit: March 19, 2014, 02:10:39 PM by Billman49 »

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2014, 04:38:44 PM »
First one look s like a bayonet hose connector  - sort used to connect a gas appliance to an outlet, e.g. a gas poker, used to light a wood fire. Once the fire is burning the gas poker is switched off and disconnected...

When I first looked at the brass fitting I also thought of gas but I was thinking of laboratory equipment ,Bunsen burners etc. The red rubber inside reminds me of that red rubber hose/tubing we used in the science lab at school! The gas used then was town gas  produced at the "gasworks"
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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2014, 09:55:24 PM »
in the 1st picture,  is there a removable cap on the small end ? left, in picture

if yes, what does it look like inside ?

it sort of resemble patent # 628005
a bicycle pump connection.

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2014, 03:09:06 PM »
There is no cap on the end or guts inside it.  That is the same patent number that I came up with.  See my post earlier in the thread.

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2014, 03:20:12 PM »
The adapter thingamajig looks like it locks on with pins on each side of what it connects to.
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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2014, 04:41:31 PM »
OK, the patent is for Stevens hand pump connector for bicycle tires, 'The Acorn".

The thing above is different, it is for automobile tires.
The description is a bit vague....Would guess Stevens was making it for them for US tho...
Possible it is a French patent....

PS: A complete (apparently) Acorn pump with nipple is at ozwrenches, scroll down about halfway, or search page for 'acorn'
here: http://www.ozwrenches.com/vintage-pumps.htm

Bottom 2 photos from 1907

« Last Edit: March 21, 2014, 03:51:13 PM by rusty »
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: Two More Whatsits
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2014, 03:46:07 PM »
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Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.