fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 So those who haven't played this game before. There is no prize, it is for entertainment to see the humour & ingenuity so often displayed by the participants. If I don't come back with an immediate response it doesn't necessarily mean I have gone silent because the questioner is getting too near the answer as I may be only popping in & out whilst doing other things. All of these items have a military connotation or application. Clues to start off, it is pre-war & British. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 That's easy, it's a revolving toilet. The seats are clear in the lower illustration. The upper one shows the associated toilet paper dispenser mechanism. Have i missed the point already? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it part of the mechanism for operating a signal lamp ! Looks complicated ! :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Have i missed the point already? Ken Yes Ken I think you have! Although I can see the ingenuity of thought there, particularly as in the past many of the objects have had indeed had um that sort of role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it part of the mechanism for operating a signal lamp ! Looks complicated ! :nut: Not a signal lamp Andy & yes it is complicated & I have the instructions in front of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 A 'Military Specification' tin opemer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 A 'Military Specification' tin opemer? Tony no, although I suspect it would been more successful than the opener I took with me to W&P. It refused to open tins & when I squeezed really hard the handle broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Looks like the box off the Hellraiser films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it some sort of submarine airlock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Sorry. I'll try a more sensible approach then. Is it electrical? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it an early version of mechanical terrier racing starting traps, made before it was realized that making them all run in the same direction made for a more exciting race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Lewis gun magazine loader? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 looks like a speed controller for an eletrically powered vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougiebarder Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 has it got an artillery/big gun connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Looks like the box off the Hellraiser films. Sorry got me there, I don't know what they were all about, but probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it some sort of submarine airlock? Nope looks plausible but this is land based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Sorry.I'll try a more sensible approach then. Is it electrical? Ken Nope Ken no electricity involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it an early version of mechanical terrier racing starting traps, made before it was realized that making them all run in the same direction made for a more exciting race? Um well nearly, but actually nope. This is really bringing the old MO spotters out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Lewis gun magazine loader? Mark Good thinking Mark but nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 looks like a speed controller for an eletrically powered vehicle See what you mean but nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 has it got an artillery/big gun connection? Ah another old MO regular! Yes I suppose it can have that connection but it also connects with non artillery things as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It can't be a turntable can it? Suppose the slewing ring similarity is just a red herring :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it for churning butter on an industrial scale for the army ? :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyandy Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 turntable for a range finding device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Um well nearly, but actually nope. This is really bringing the old MO spotters out The old MO spotters have been waiting for this moment for a long time........:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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