6th October 2024, 09:40 PM | #1 |
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unknown, Something !
I recently got a group lot and this was an unknown passenger. It measures 54" tall and my best guess is that it is a torch of some kind or a huge bong. Maybe for burning sage to cleanse an area?
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7th October 2024, 09:42 AM | #2 |
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Interesting piece indeed. Not a clue as to what it is but if you could find someone to translate the Mandarin/Cantonese it might reveal it's use.
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7th October 2024, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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Well, that is a start anyway; at least now I know it is Chinese.Thanks.
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7th October 2024, 01:27 PM | #4 |
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Double post
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7th October 2024, 01:35 PM | #5 |
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Fire extinguisher 🧯 🔥 https://cms-live.thehorniman.net/object/nn17784
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7th October 2024, 02:50 PM | #6 |
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Thanks, JeffS, that certainly is the item.I must be missing a part or 2, because I don't have any moving parts to pump water,etc..Possibly a nozzle?
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10th October 2024, 04:06 AM | #7 |
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Interesting. Used with a bucket of water or something?
Suck water up, spray it out then repeat as necessary, like a bicycle pump? . |
11th October 2024, 01:35 PM | #8 |
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It must be a component of a larger item or I am missing some parts. I am assuming that the smaller tapered end is the nozzle. There aren't any moving parts to allow a pumping action nor any venturi ports and the larger strainer section isn't threaded to allow it to be coupled to a hose, etc..
Maybe a hose is slipped over the strainer end and then it is either worm-clamped or wire-fastened onto the apparatus, making this a fire nozzle? Last edited by drac2k; 11th October 2024 at 01:41 PM. Reason: add info. |
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Here’s my imaginative guess!
The image with the red cloth is a seal that slides in the outer tube, the loose bit inside is a “check valve”, the end with all the holes is submerged in water (it has small protrusions so it doesn’t sit against something and block the holes), the inner tube is pulled “up” (think bicycle pump) making the check valve close drawing water in, then the inner tube is pushed down forcing the valve to close and water to be forced (sprayed) out of the top of the inner tube. Repeat as fast as possible if it’s a fire! Or something like that... . |
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