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TNVFL3

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Can anyone tell me what this is?
« on: March 05, 2013, 04:06:06 pm »
My grandfather bought this at a auction in Tennessee. He is pretty knowledgable about this stuff, but isn't sure what this is. I have researched on the internet but cannot identify it. As you can see in the pictures it is cone shaped, has a divider about a third of the way up with a piece that slides out. If anyone has any help it would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2013, 04:07:58 pm »
Dimensions please!
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2013, 04:10:32 pm »
12in at top and 26in at bottom
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2013, 04:18:09 pm »
what about the up & down measurement...
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2013, 04:21:25 pm »
Sorry if its not already obvious, I am new to this... its 30in tall
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2013, 04:54:40 pm »
by a process of elimination..i,d say it has got something to do with a delivery system..
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2013, 05:39:51 pm »
Does this have a solid 'base' or is it open clear through? (ignoring the 'slot' device)

It's just striking me as a type of 'funnel' that would be used to fill large grain sacks.  Inverted, the sack could be temporarily affixed around the rim while filling. 

« Last Edit: March 05, 2013, 05:42:24 pm by sapphire »
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2013, 06:06:06 pm »
you could be correct Sapphire..the sliding slot..could be to allow the correct amount of whatever..through,.or to close off when needed...
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2013, 06:36:32 pm »
It's a lovely piece of wood. Really look great in a country home.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2013, 06:40:44 pm »
Quote from: sapphire on March 05, 2013, 05:39:51 pm
Does this have a solid 'base' or is it open clear through? (ignoring the 'slot' device)

It's just striking me as a type of 'funnel' that would be used to fill large grain sacks.  Inverted, the sack could be temporarily affixed around the rim while filling. 



Yeah, be nice to see it inverted
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2013, 06:46:54 pm »
I have never seen anything similar as its sitting !! The wood appears quite old and looks like its been oiled !! But if it came from a gristmill,, that would explain the oily sheen !!  But I have not seen anything similar used in a gristmill !!
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2013, 07:29:33 pm »
Really charming!
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2013, 08:31:15 pm »
That is very nice. I am no expert at all, but when I first looked at it, I thought it was part of a butter churn (just a different type of butter churn). Mainly because of the shape/color/style of the outside.  I know I am wayyyy off on that, lol.

Whatever it is, it is in very beautiful condition from what I see.
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2013, 10:18:19 am »
Mybe a "curing" barrel ..... where a liquid would be put in the barrel and the item(s) to be cured or flavored were placed on the shelf or rack? ??? ???
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Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?
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