Ok, so what did this do?

[zendriver]

The reel is about 4" and has a spring loaded catch/internal windup retraction spring, similar to a tape measure.

It appears to be designed to be suspended by the loop and has two brass chains, that hang over rollers and extend downward and even though they now only 3 and 4' long, with the open space on the reel, they could easily be much longer.

It has large B&H on it (assume that's the mfgr) LC on the reel and patent dates of 9/1887 and 9/1886

Any input appreciated


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[doublearon98]

I'd be willing to bet it originally had a rope on it. Not sure what it is though.

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[doublearon98]

Nevermind I stand corrected. It originally had chain. It was a oil lamp chandelier pulley.

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[kctyphoon]

I’m not sure this board has even been stumped on a “what is this” challenge.

 

[zendriver]

Nevermind I stand corrected. It originally had chain. It was a oil lamp chandelier pulley.

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Good job, thanks!

 

[Contender54]

I’m not sure this board has even been stumped on a “what is this” challenge.

That's one thing I love about this place.