A1Scrapmetal

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Older than I think I am.

Sunday, January 23, 2005

Pen Nibs


pen nibs
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
I collected pen nibs and made pens as a student. I still love the variety of shapes and sizes, the stamped lettering and mixture of metal.

Saturday, January 22, 2005

Map Tacks


needle pins
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
Graffco MAPTACKS
Uniform heads and needle points
Manufactured by
George.B.Graff Co
Cambridge, Mass.
Another great present from Snapatorium.
The box is full to the brim of Tacks.
I love the tack illustrations too.

Pins (inside box)


pins
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
INSIDE

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

POCKET VOLTMETER


Voltmeter 3
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
A wonderful object sent from Sylvie and Jon..
The paper dial inside says its a hearing aid tester.
And it works.

Voltmeter


Voltmeter
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
POCKET VOLTMETER
MADE IN U.S.A

voltmeter (reverse)


voltmeter 2
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY
This instrument was carefully tested and inspected before leaving the factory by operatives skilled in the handling of delicate mechanism.
If Accidentally damaged, do not meddle with it. Under no circumstances wll the manufacture be responsible for instruments where there is eveidence that the case has been opened or the outer connections tampered with.
THE STERLING MFG.CO
CLEVELAND, OHIO

Sunday, January 16, 2005

Thimble


thimble
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
NICKEL PLATED STEEL
THIMBLE
TURN CARD TO TRY SIZE
15mm SMALL
MADE IN WEST GERMANY.

thimble reverse


thimble reverse
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
Very clever packaging, which allows you to test the thimble whilst it is still on the card.

Saturday, January 15, 2005

new puzzle


new puzzle
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
A puzzle out of a Xmas cracker.
FUN FOR EVERYONE
MAGIC TRICKS
MADE IN CHINA

new puzzle 2


new puzzle 2
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
WIRE PUZZLE GAME CONTEST
When given a signal , the first one who solves the puzzle is the winner.
Find Solution enclosed.

Friday, January 07, 2005

Back of Puzzle Card


back of puzzle
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
The back of the puzzle card.
This posting such perhaps be on Michael's obscure Blog.
I love the hand stitching.

Metal Puzzles


puzzle
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
A lovely collection of metal puzzles sent by Snapatorium.

MADE IN JAPAN.
TRADE K MARK.
Great line drawings on how to solve them.

Thursday, January 06, 2005

Xmas Tree Hangers


Xmas Tree hangers2
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
A bit late for Xmas, but something to remember to put on the list ready for next year.
A box of specially bent bits of wire, purpose built to hang Xmas baubles.

Xmas tree hangers


Xmas tree hangers
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
Reverse of the box with picture demonstrating how the bits of bent wire are to be used.

xmas ornament hooks


xmas ornament hooks
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
Another box of similar hooks bought from the same stall.