For the 'cool handle' lifter, Google this string:

spring stove lifter handle

. . . to find many examples of handles that had coilsprings wrapped around
them to dissipate the heat and make them less dangerous to pick up. I seem
to recall seeing coffeepot handles with coilspring handles like this but
didn't find any examples in a quick Google search. However, the domed headed
bolt (carriage bolt) at 1 end of the artifact suggests that it is a pot
handle rather than a stove-burner lifter.


Re the metal artifact shown next to the coilwrapped bolt, Google this:

wood stove burner lifter

. . . to find several wood stove burner lifters that are similar to your
artifact.


al

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-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carol
Serr
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:03 PM
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Subject: more items of unknown function (whatzits)

Hello,

I added photos of two 'rusty' items...that maybe someone Knows what they are
(once were)...??  All from same collection (331 items total, so not a Huge
assemblage).

One looks sorta like a 'cool handle' lifter for a wood stove lid...but, it
has a domed headed bolt at 1 end and 1/2" sq. nut on opposite end...so,
doesn't seem to be the handle.  But Why the coil around a bolt?

The link again is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/playingwithtrash/
Once there...double click on a photo...and it opens them in a new "slide
show" format...and you should see my comments/questions at the very bottom.
There should be a way for You to Comment on a photo...but, um...I don't
remember how (I find it very user Unfriendly to find my way around in
Flickr!).
Of course, you can always comment thru email.

Thanks for any input.

Carol