Oddball Auction Lot?

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Hi All,

Just got back from Dukes Auction with this unusual Lot:

The burner item is from USA patented in 1901.

I initially thought that the two wooden items were locking gauge sticks but the collars are pinned in a fixed position so have no idea what they are for?

The weird telescoping item has me baffled totally so hoping you guys can help; no makers marks at all.

Cheers, Martin

[Jon LawesParticipant @jonlawes51698]

It’s for stretching old school milking machine teats onto a cows udders without causing damage.

[Jon LawesParticipant @jonlawes51698]

Found this tool in my grandma’s basement
byu/Asfalots inwhatisthisthing

 

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I, guessing you pull the two bits of the wooden spindles apart and use them to grip a strip of cloth or paper?

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Jon Lawes gets the non existent prize! Thank you so much! Certainly one of the oddest things we have ever had.

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Neil, that kind of makes sense I guess, any other thoughts?

Martin

[Nigel Graham 2Participant @nigelgraham2]

Its materials and construction do suggest something textiles-related as Neil suggests.

Possibly used in making certain garments, e.g. gloves, socks, sleeves. Or in leather-work?

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