What are these

[chips]

I found these in the bottom of a box I purchased.  Everything in it was automotive related.  The left is marked Appleton and the right is marked Ford.  Thanks in advance for any help.

[oldgoaly]

thing on the left looks like a electrical connector, weatherhead I believe the name is.  not sure what the right one is? got a few fords around here but that don't look familiar?

[chips]

Here's the Ford marking.  If it helps any, I have one that doesn't have any markings except "Pat'd Oct. 31 1916"

[Lostmind]

Appleton was famous for their spot lights , high quality. Possibly a piece from an early light.
The Ford piece looks like some sort of trigger , with the follower, or a closing device.
You could try the Ford Barn forum if you don't get an answer here.

http://www.appletonlighting.com/

[JoeCB]

I'm guessing that the Ford thing is an ignition timer part. The roller would run on a cam and the arm trips an electrical contact.... Just a guess

Joe B

[Lostmind]

I'm guessing that the Ford thing is an ignition timer part. The roller would run on a cam and the arm trips an electrical contact.... Just a guess

Joe B

Joe jarred my memory . Here' one on ebay


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-FORD-MODEL-T-IGNITION-TIMER-ROLLER-Ford-Script-Made-in-Canada-/271426508081?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f3247d531

[oldgoaly]

Ahhh should have known that! my T's have Atwater Kent distributors, I collect old radios so it is just seemed like the right thing!

[thiggy]

Weatherhead it is.  It screwed to the side of the building and the cable from the pole entered the upper holes and went down the wall to the meter.