Strange (Possible Automotive) Tool . . . Help ID

[Desert Doc]

Evening Ladies/Gentlemen,

My Mother-in-Law was cleaning out her garage and I received her entire stash of tools collected over the last 50 years. Most of it cheap Chinese made tools, a few Sears and Craftsmen items and a Plomb wrench.

What did get my attention was this unique item, stamped ”Ford.” . . . and for those of you who are wondering . . . Yes it is magnetic.

Was this a specialized automotive tool, or just a magnet stamped “Ford?”

 

[BillK]

Lot of 16 Antique Vintage V Shaped Horseshoe Magnet FORD Model A T Magneto H363 | #2014381801

These are about 4 inches long, ¾ inch wide and 7/16 inch thick. These were “V” shaped so a number of them could be placed together North pole to South pole until they formed circle which made the ma

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[ddawg16]

Magneto Magnet......first time I've seen one

 

[Desert Doc]

Wow, impressive! Thanks for the fast replies! Looks like from a Model T.

 

[Buckgnarly]

This place never fails to amaze.

 

[Desert Doc]

If anyone is interested in the history of this magneto part. . .

Apparently my Mother-in-Law’s mother was a seamstress in Aleppo, Syria circa 1940. She somehow acquired this part to pick up needles and pins that fell to the floor. It appears to be in good condition, which isn’t a surprise because in 1940 it would have only been 20 years old.