Wednesday 20 August 2008

The Answer is...

The answer to "What is it" post is as follows, and Ginro was correct.


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?

5 comments:

Ginro said...

I'll see if anyone else can get this one, lol.

jams o donnell said...

A Corby bloomer press?

CherryPie said...

Ginro is just to clever for his own good ;-)

It makes me think of a plane, but I don't think that is right...

Ginro said...

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.

CherryPie said...

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 ;-)