Found Keys (or Lost)

found keys
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I found the first key in Manchester near Piccadilly station, I can't remember where I found the others...apart from the bottom of my bag when I was clearing it out.
If I see a lost key I can't help picking it up.

Birthday treasure (back)

birthday treasure
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Michael and Archie gave me these lovely objects for my birthday.
the first object is for measuring the distance between bowls in a Crown Green Bowls match.
Object 2...is a very old little leather purse the first object came in.
Object 3...A spirit level made from copper.
Object 4...Archie found this lovely old pocket watch watch for me.
They both know what I like.

Birthday treasure (back)

Birthday treasure (back)
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Back view .

Buzzer

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Trick buzzer...once wound up you hide it in the palm of your hand and as soon as the button is pressed it buzzes....see you froends jump and granny keel over......

Buzzer (back)

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The back of the buzzer..the metal loop is to put over your finger .

Buzzer(detail)

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CHINA

Bulbs

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Found this box on the boot sale in Verdin Park for 20 pence.
I love the advertising slogan.
"Keep in the spotlight with TORONTO BULBS"
for CYCLE DYNAMO & RADIO PANEL

bulbs

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"TORONTO BULBS GUARANTEE
Fully tested and guarnteed, any defective Bulb will be replaced , on request, by your supplier."

bulbs

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The side of the bulb box.

bulbs

bulbs
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A dozen bulbs.
Amazing the detail in bulbs and various material used.
"C.K.6VO O4A"

Bulbs (detail)

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Bulbs (detail)

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Bulbs (detail)

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A close up of the contact end of the bulbs.
Not suure what the grey material on the end is?

Gauge

Gauge
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Found on the boot sale at Hartford.
The group of men on the stall said it was for setting up a lathe,one said he had been setting up lathes for so long now that he didn't need one.
It shows the pressure when you press the bit sticking out on the right.

Gauge

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Back of the gauge.

Gauge

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Detail of the number on the back.
830364

Goldilocks Pins

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Goldilocks
*rustless safety pins
MADE IN ENGLAND
SOLID BRASS
A Whitecroft PRODUCT"
Founf this in an old sketchbook from second year degree..
I havn't changed much!

goldilocks(back)

goldilocks(back)
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The back of a dozen safety pins.

Repair Outfit

repair outfit
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HALFORDS
REPAIR OUTFIT
BRANCHES ALL OVER GREAT BRITAIN

I found this tin on Crewe's Wednesday market.
Inside it says:-
1.THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND ROUGHEN TUBE AROUND PUNCTURE AREA WITH GLASS PAPER.
2.SMEAR THIN FILM OF SOLUTION ON TUBE AND ALLOW TO BECOME TACKY.
3.CHOOSE CORRECT SIZE PATCH AND REMOVE LINEN - PRESS DOWN FIRMLY ON TUBE.
4.TO PREVENT ADHESION TO COVER DUST REPAIRED PART WITH CHALK PROVIDED.

Drawer

drawer
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Spent a very wet Sunday afternoon clearing out some drawers,(It has to be done).
Found these 4 things.
RUSTLESS MIDGETS
MADE IN ENGLAND
The Universal Paper Fastener
Also Made In England
And WOLSEY PURE WOOL UNSHRINKABLE.
Which has a grumpy picture of the cardinal on it.

drawer2

drawer2
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JEWEL
GILT
WOLSEY
Specialities include
For Ladies Modern Underwear
Knickers, Princess Slips, in dainty shades, Combinations, Hose, Bathing Costumes etc etc,,,
For Men Vests, Pants, Combinations, Half Hose, Pullovers, Cardigans, Bathing Costumes, etc
For Children - Combinations, Vests, Knickers, Frocks, jersey suits,.Coat & Cap Sets, Socks, etc.
We recommend that all Wolsey goods should be washed with LUX according to directions on the LUX packet.