could it be similar to the double S calliper depicted on page 108 of
Salaman's Dictionary of Tools?
Jennifer Low
Historical Perspectives
1/34 Rewarewa Rd
Te Atatu Peninsula
AUCKLAND
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From: "Chris Garst" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 10:05 AM
Subject: mystery artifact
>I have a mystery artifact recovered from the surface of the Canville
>Trading Post (circa 1840s-1850s). The ferrous piece has a rough "figure 8"
>shape, 3 3/8" long and 1 3/4". One loop of the "figure 8" is solid has a
>notch on the bottom and a curved head on the top. The other end is an open
>loop, possibly used as finger hold. It has been suggested that this might
>have been a cobbler's tool. If you are interested in seeing a photo of
>this artifact (and hopefully can identify it) please contact me.
>
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> Christine Garst
> Archeology Lab
> Kansas State Historical Society
> 6425 S.W. 6th Ave.
> Topeka, KS 66615-1099
> (785) 272-8681 ext 151
>