How about a lightning rod?
 
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.
 
 
In a message dated 9/29/2008 3:01:17 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
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From: NMAC-L on behalf of  David Phillips
Sent: Mon 9/29/2008 2:32 PM
To:  [log in to unmask]
Subject: Another mystery object



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Another mystery  object. If you have an opinion please contact Anne
Vawser,  [log in to unmask], not to the list or to me! On the other
hand, if you  really know what this object is, you might let the list know.

Dave  Phillips

>
> 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
>
> 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

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