Crosby Steam Indicator Patented 1895
w/ Reducing Wheel Attachment
These interesting devices were used to produce a graphic chart illustrating
the condition and performance of steam engines for the owner / operator.
You could chart the power, and operating efficiency as well as other factors
using one of these. You would hook the main unit up to a port on the steam engine or tractor,
and depending on the size of the engine use a different spring and rule to
read the chart that the engine would produce on the paper chat it drew on
the revolving drum..
The process is better explained on this page
http://www.oldengine.org/members/diesel/Indicator/Indicator1.htm
at the
www.OldEngine.org site The overall condition is very nice noting that the top half of the lock for the Mahogany box is missing. It seems to be very complete, and an early model given the patent dates and the 1902 date of the hard to find instruction book that is also present. There are detailed instructions in here, and many illustrations including pictures of the charts and instructions on how to interpret them. It is in very nice condition.
Also included are 3 boxwood rules marked 10, 50, & 80. The shutoff valve, and the original oil bottle is still in the holder in the corner. There is a small wooden container for leads and some additional string as well. This set is also outfitted with what is called a reducing wheel attachment. It can be fitted to the bottom of the main body for special applications. I think this was bought as an accessory and made to fit into the box. It is marked American Steam and that it is the 1898 model. I believe this outfit was related to or taken over by Crosby. It is a tight fit in the box.
A step back in time.
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CSGI-8
Good + . . . . . $ SOLD!
Trill Indicator
Co. of Corry PA. Faultless Steam Indicator
Steam indicator were used to produce a graphic chart illustrating
the condition and performance of steam engines for the owner / operator.
You could chart the power, and operating efficiency as well as other factors
using one of these. You would hook the main unit up to a port on the steam engine or tractor,
and depending on the size of the engine use a different spring and rule to
read the chart that the engine would produce on the paper chat it drew on
the revolving drum..
The process is better explained on this page
http://www.oldengine.org/members/diesel/Indicator/Indicator1.htm
at the
www.OldEngine.org site The overall condition of this example appears to be good. It seems to be complete and includes all of the parts shown in the pics. The Mahogany box is nice, and still has the original decal on it.
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ALA-STEAM
Good + . . . . . $295.00
Corn Planter
This not complete.
It is one of the rarest and most desirable of all corn planters that can be found.
What you see is all I have. What is here is complete and nice.
What you need is another one, and the cross bar. The idea being whoever was
wearing it could get 2 times the work done if he could keep track of what he was
doing and keep his balance as he walked down a row pulling levers and -------.
CYN-CORN-1
Good+ . . . . . $70.00
2 Small Oilers
These are getting hard to find. Especially the nicer, more unusual
ones. The patent dates on these are from the late 1890's. These
sort of things came with fishing reels, guns, tools, and other things that
needed to be oiled to operate at their best. They are Identical and
very Nice!
LCM-GDK-2
Good+ . . . . . $24.00 / Choice
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Picket Fence Tool
This unusual tool is not marked with any name or patent info, but I have
been told by a reliable source that it is a fence tool. There is an ad showing a fellow in front of a fence, and the ad
touting it usefulness. The consensus is that it is for picket / snow fences to help repair them when slats are
broken. I think the idea is to help you break out what remains so that you can insert a new one. Graphic,
Different, and ready for the collection.
CYN-WHAT
Good+ . . . . . $75.00
Combination Tool
/ Hammer / Pry Bar / Nail Puller
I am not sure what this is for. You can pull a nail, hammer
one, or pry off a board, but it is unmarked, and not something I have seen
before. Here you go.
Good . . . . . $32.00
CYN-COMBO
Patented Combination Tool
/ Wire Splicing / Stretcher
I did not look up the patent to see if this is for fencing, shock
tying bales of hay or
what. Big and unusual Here you go. Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
Good . . . . . $35.00
CYN-1924
American
Corn Huskers by Jim Moffet This book
was published in 1994 in one run and is now long out of print. It is
the authoritative work on the subject of corn huskers, their patents, and their
development by Jim Moffet. Who'd a thunk that there could be so many different
variations of such a simple tool. The book opens with a fascinating story
of a corn husking contest held on the farm back in the 1920's. It says over
20,000 people attended and that they served 50,000 or more hamburgers that day.
Can you imagine? It is a great book, very informative and has some great
patent illustrations.
CLM-RW1
Very Good . . . . . $65.00 SOLD!
1902
Baker Hamilton #48 Implements & Vehicles Catalog
This is a great catalog from right near the turn of the century and a period
when some very interesting stuff was still being made and offered.
Baker Hamilton was the largest and best known of all distributers here on
the west coast and got their beginning during the gold rush era in
Sacramento. It illustrates some great steam and horse drawn equipment
as well as their line of buggies and wagons.
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CYN-HBC
Very Good . . . . . $275.00
2 Rope Wrenches
These are the real deal. The overall condition is very nice. Slightly
different castings, but essentially the same.
CLM-RWRCH
Good + . . . . . $55.00 / Choice LEFT SOLD!
T - Handle Hand Held Corn Sheller
This style hand held corn sheller was designed for the user to create seed
corn for next years crop. The user would shell an ear of corn saving
the largest and best looking kernels for next seasons crop planting.
The condition is nice and the sprigs in good shape. It is unmarked as
far as i can see, and just one of several variations of this style sheller
that can be found. All are unusual, and make for a great addition to
any corn or farming related collection.
PTLND-T-SHELL
Good + . . . . . $345.00
Powell
Boson 1 PT Oiler Dirty but nice. The
glass is good and the valves appear to work. This will clean to be
fine. These were used on One Lung, or Hit & Miss Gas Engines and
certain steam
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AMN-OILS
Good+ . . . . . $85.00
10 Unusual
Machinery Oilers These go to prove the adage or
thought that you can see or find something new all the time. I have
never seen this style oiler before, and I have seen a lot of them. All
brass with a screw or Archimedean design inside to slow the flow I suppose. I
cleaned one up a bit. All are complete as shown with the internal
spiral piece to control the flow. Different.
AMN-OILS
Good+ . . . . . $95.00 / Lot
New-Era
Rope Machine / Maker This is in nice
condition. It is the Fairfield Iowa version. I believe they can
be found marked a few different ways including one that say Minnesota.
It is fully functional, and not pitted or rusty. The feet are all
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AMN-NEWERA
Good+ . . . . . $285.00
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