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- Thread starter boojababy
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fwcrawford
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I agree..You Got A something.... thats been mashed flat.... The spring coiled around the inside... on the heavier piece of steel.... And the holes drilled over the spring on both sides... leads me to believe this is an electrified heater of some sort... Interesting find
What would it have been from?You Got A something.... thats been mashed flat.... The spring coiled around the inside... on the heavier piece of steel.... And the holes drilled over the spring on both sides... leads me to believe this is an electrified heater of some sort... Interesting find
thepest
Well-known member
It almost looks like it may have been a part of something else.... Was it found where a house or garage used to be ???
I dont think so...not since I have lived here (20 years), found it in my backyard.
fwcrawford
Well-known member
Do you see any wiring connections on the ends of it?
Can you post a photo of it along side a coin to give us an idea of the size of it?
That may help.
Can you post a photo of it along side a coin to give us an idea of the size of it?
That may help.
Ronstar
Well-known member
In the one photo you can see fingers, a coin would be too small. Try a tape measure/ruler both vertical and horizontal. To me it looks almost automotive….. there is a screw head on top in the one photo to compress the lid (?). Coils seem like they could heat up, maybe a hot plate?????
Odanscoils
Well-known member
Hmmm.
Old hot plate.
Old hot plate.
Here's with a double A battery
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I can't tell if a cord was attached.
fwcrawford
Well-known member
It has to be electric due to the heating coils… I am thinking it is not a hot plate due to the shape.. I would think it would be round or instead of oval.
I would think there should be a small opening on one end for an electrical source.
Another thing is that it released heat from both sides.
My first thought was a boot or shoe drying device, but just a guess.
That is a curious piece!!
I would think there should be a small opening on one end for an electrical source.
Another thing is that it released heat from both sides.
My first thought was a boot or shoe drying device, but just a guess.
That is a curious piece!!
Interesting.
fwcrawford
Well-known member
bwstephen has already ID’d it above.
thepest
Well-known member
Tough to find vintage examples.... But they're out there... The adverts talk about everyone shutting off their hot water heaters for the summer... And using these lil guys to heat your bath water.... Boy are we spoiled today... 
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fwcrawford
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I’m not so sure I would feel comfortable getting in the tub with that… water and electricity is a bad combo!!Tough to find vintage examples.... But they're out there... The adverts talk about everyone shutting off their hot water heaters for the summer... And using these lil guys to heat your bath water.... Boy are we spoiled today...
