What about a lightning rod? On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 3:10 PM, Natalie K. Bard <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > I had another girl I work with look at it. Her first thought is could it > be a hand off a very large clock? > > > > *Natalie Bard* > > *Assistant Curator* > > *Royal Gorge** Regional Museum & History Center* > > *P.O. Box** 1460* > > *612 Royal Gorge Blvd.* > > *Canon City**, CO 81215* > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On > Behalf Of *Erin Crissman > *Sent:* Friday, September 26, 2008 1:47 PM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* [MUSEUM-L] Mystery object > > > > Hello museum list folk! > > > > A friend of my museum dropped off this object for assistance in > identification. I have no idea what it is... > > > > you can see photos here > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/30851788@N07/?donelayout=1<http://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?mhPP1EVd7bMUSOevd7bWqdPo09Q-lyIunNoDmtqoPtVZ4sYY2wpstx92IffQJlKpO9K_nKyyCzssUCrKrGoxYiWHtfrlbDwEDln-_qvNZaKPVsS-Y-yrhjjjovuvsodFLCPiSdxco6wCdBMGqnjh0dBGj-9oQgl82fSCrDUvf5zZB0SyrhdIzDCkrII6MpuO> > > > > It is about 4 feet tall or so, cast iron and has four of the upward-facing > hooks at 90 degree intervals regularly placed all the way around. It is > marked for a foundry, but is illegible due to pitting. It also says PAT > APPL'D FOR. The only distinct wear is at the base of the shaft, which is > rounded down slightly. > > > > Any guesses are welcome.. also please forward on to any other listservs you > think might be willing to lend a hand in indentification. > > > > Thanks! > > Erin. > > -- > Erin Elizabeth Crissman > > ========================================================= Important > Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed > information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message > to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read > "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read > "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). > ========================================================= Important > Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed > information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message > to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read > "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read > "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). > > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).