What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:17 pm
A silver novelty from 1910. Size 3 1/2" (9cm) X 2 1/4" (5.8cm).
What is it?
Trev.
What is it?
Trev.
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What-is-it-Question CLXXV
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Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:01 pm
Is it something to do with coin rolling?
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:07 pm
Hi Pat,
No, nothing to do with coins at all.
Regards Trev.
No, nothing to do with coins at all.
Regards Trev.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:12 pm
kaleidoscope with interchangeable color tubes.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:38 am
Hi Wev,
No, not a kaleidoscope, nor anything else that is viewed through.
Regards Trev.
No, not a kaleidoscope, nor anything else that is viewed through.
Regards Trev.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:58 am
Hello Trev,
A cigarette rolling machine of some sort, the 8 cylinders being a filter for each cigarette?
Mike
A cigarette rolling machine of some sort, the 8 cylinders being a filter for each cigarette?
Mike
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:28 pm
Hi Mike,
You're going down the right road and very nearly at the destination.
Regards Trev.
You're going down the right road and very nearly at the destination.
Regards Trev.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:56 pm
Pipe loader? I have heard of them, but never saw one.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:01 pm
You got it Wev
J C Vickery - London - 1910
Surely the most unnecessary accessory ever invented!
Regards Trev.
J C Vickery - London - 1910
Surely the most unnecessary accessory ever invented!
Regards Trev.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:37 pm
I've never seen one before.
Pat.
Pat.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:51 pm
As a pipe smoker, I can see why these didn't last.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:59 pm
Hi Pat,
With your knowledge of the tobacco industry, I wondered, do you recognize the suppliers mark on the cartridges?
Regards Trev.
With your knowledge of the tobacco industry, I wondered, do you recognize the suppliers mark on the cartridges?
Regards Trev.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:18 pm
Several, generally in rough condition, up for auction now.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:25 pm
Hi Trev.
Even when I enlarge the picture, I can't make out the lettering.
Do see ACK... , but can't match that to a tobacco manufacturer.
Pat.
Even when I enlarge the picture, I can't make out the lettering.
Do see ACK... , but can't match that to a tobacco manufacturer.
Pat.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:38 pm
Here is a Barron's Patent Filler c 1911. From the advertisements, the tobacco cartridges were offered in Craven Mixture (95 cents/1/4 lb) and Black Cat Mixture (45 cents/1/4 lb).
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:22 pm
Just curious, why would such a container have vents? I would have thought the object was to keep the tobacco moist.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:31 pm
The lid is solid; the vented part was hinged so a moist paper could be inserted behind it.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:33 pm
My guess there is a humifying agent (stone or sponge) beteen the panel with holes and an outside solid panel.
Pat.
Pat.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:36 pm
Ah! Thanks both.
Regards Trev.
Regards Trev.
Re: What-is-it-Question CLXXV
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:40 pm
Here's a google books link to a similar device that is shown more or less in action: http://books.google.com/books?id=NNoDAA ... 22&f=false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;