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speedenforcer

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Whats It?
« on: February 21, 2021, 04:19:59 AM »
What is this. Really doesn't look like any caltrop I have seen or held. Any info, speculation or educated guess would be helpful at this Point. I will attempt to add pictures of which I have failed miserably in the past. That's why I haven't tried in years. If I figure out how to add pictures, Lord help yall.
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Re: Whats It?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2021, 04:23:06 AM »
Ok, I have figured out pictures. Yall in so much trouble now. Prepare for sheer boredome of every new artifact I get. LOL I am kidding.
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Re: Whats It?
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2021, 02:00:24 PM »
Also looks to be caltrop to me but I've not looked at them closely and only seen them at shows and in pictures.  And just because someone has something at a show labeled as something doesn't mean it is.  But it looks like it could be one for sure if tall enough.

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Re: Whats It?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2021, 02:07:43 PM »
I did a quick look in Google for caltrop pics and didn't see anything that thick and heavy.  They tended to be longer and more pointed, even the antique ones.
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Re: Whats It?
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2021, 02:26:31 AM »
Thank you
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Re: Whats It?
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2021, 07:06:58 AM »
      I believe Sir Pete George had told me they were used in commercial ceramics casting to hold or separate items being heated in a kiln.      I hope I am correct in this memory, it was over a decade ago we spoke about this....  you out there Pete ????   Please correct me if I'm wrong, misquoting PG has it's consequences !!
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