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Started by PDRPrescott, April 25, 2019, 02:12:29 PM

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PDRPrescott

April 25, 2019, 02:12:29 PM
I believe this is brass. Measures 3 1/4" long when closed. 6" when opened. It is not marked. 1/2" wide.

Papaw

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April 25, 2019, 03:31:06 PM
Probably a soapstone holder used by welders.
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Yadda

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April 25, 2019, 07:04:21 PM
Quote from: Papaw on April 25, 2019, 03:31:06 PM
Probably a soapstone holder used by welders.

What he said. ⬆️
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3baygarage

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April 28, 2019, 01:22:58 PM
I think it's a key to a lock. They key slides in the side of the lock.



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April 28, 2019, 01:32:55 PM
good one 3Bay!
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oldgoaly

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April 28, 2019, 03:06:36 PM
I have one of those  miniature tool box looking things was in my scrap brass to melt down. strange looking thing!
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3baygarage

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April 28, 2019, 03:51:16 PM Last Edit: April 28, 2019, 03:55:17 PM by 3baygarage
Someone posted this type key on one of the forums wondering if it was a tool once before. I also thought so the first time I saw one at an estate sale. I had to ask them what it was. It was near the book shelf with glass doors, and apparently the lock held the two handles together.

It was hard to find an image without good search terms , but they might be referred to as a Chinese trunk lock.
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