What-is-it question CXCXIII

[dognose]

What-is-it question CXCXIII

Stretching things with this one as the device was nickel plated only, but what was its intended use?



Trev.

[JLDoggett]

Shooting elastics?

[dognose]

Hi,

No, not shooting elastics. The device, although to me seemingly fairly impractical, was apparently useful as it was patented in 1912 and the advertisement that I took it from was dated 1921, so presumably it had some popularity.

Trev.

[Francais]

I know exactly what it is. A fly squisher. You put something attractive to a fly on it, and when he lands you pull the trigger, and squish.
I really know that is what it is, but just in case, my fallback position is a nasal passage enlarger.
Maurice

[dognose]

Well done Maurice, no flies on you!


Third Hand Patents Ltd. - London - 1921

Details of 1912 Patent:



Trev.

[Francais]

I bought something, not so long ago, that I thought the mark was one country because of a published attribution. I then took a lot of time proving that the attribution was wrong, thereby decreasing the value by half.
My question to my wife was whether I should sell the piece on the QT or tell what I found.
My wife said if I had to choose between being rich or right, I would choose right.
So I have to admit I was joking. I had no idea that is what it was. As for the nasal passage enlarger that is what I always say when my wife asks what something is.
As usual it earned me a whack on the head when I suggested it this time.
I guess that even if you invent a better fly trap, people will not beat a path to your door.
Maurice