Anybody know what I've found here? . . .

[Anonymous]

<CENTER>Found these metal detecting and cleaned them up some.
Anybody know what they are and maybe how old the might be?
<img src="http://www.findmall.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11880/6800metalshoePan.jpg" alt="" />
<img src="http://www.findmall.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11880/whatzitPan.jpg" alt="" />
Thanks!
Tony[/center]
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[Anonymous]

If I ain't mistook, they are tools used in the cobblers trade. I think the first pictured item is called a shoe/boot last? This is where the cobbler started when he was building shoes/boots. He would place the sole on it so he could start stiching the sides to the sole. I would guess the other part you found goes with it also. NOW I aint sure about my answer so if I need correcting let me know...d2(Tim)

 

[Anonymous]

The piece in the bottom picture was found about 50 ft. away from it.
I found them on this ole farm.

 

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[Anonymous]

A Robot Foot??? <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol"> <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol">

 

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[Anonymous]

tony, that is a shoe last as stated in the other replies. as for the long object in the last 2 pics,i think this is what that may be. take a look compliments of Sears Catalog,circa 1896.
rb
(and it only cost 10 cents!)

 

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