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2209patrick: co-admin; Posts: 3551; Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:53 pm; Location: Land of Lincoln, USA

Postby 2209patrick » Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:46 pm

This device was made by Gorham in 1903.
It's just over 4 inches (10.16 cm) long.
What was it used for ?

Pat.
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dognose: Site Admin; Posts: 50657; Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:53 pm; Location: England

Postby dognose » Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:20 pm

Hi Pat,
Its for taking the tops off boiled eggs,
Regards Trev.
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2209patrick: co-admin; Posts: 3551; Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:53 pm; Location: Land of Lincoln, USA

Postby 2209patrick » Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:43 pm

Hello Trev.

You are absolutely right.
The book calls the device "egg scissors".

Pat.
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