The clockwork mechanism on this 1870s burglar alarm was wound up and the upright lever set, before the device was placed at the foot of a door and a spike pushed into the floor. If an intruder tried to enter, the lever would be pushed down and set off the surprisingly loud and effective bell.
Now who knows what this particular item below is, any ideas?
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I'll see if anyone else can get this one, lol.
A Corby bloomer press?
Ginro is just to clever for his own good ;-)
It makes me think of a plane, but I don't think that is right...
Actually, I think I know where Nunyaa's getting them, lolol! But my 'lips' are sealed and I have no intention of spoiling everyone's fun.
Ginro you seem to be an even more adept SPY than I am :-0 Well my close friends are amazed at my investigative skills, I need to introduce them to you ;-)
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