Ancient Trivia Piece: Who Knows What This Device Is? I Do. =^' | ||
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Posted 10 years ago
tom61375
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This is an ancient device that made civilization civil. And made the dishonest learn to be civil, or die trying. It was developed in Egypt well over 2,000 years ago. The Romans took this device and used metal to replace some of the wooden parts. Metal specimens of this device have also been found in archaeological digs in Pompeii.
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I see five holes which makes me think of five fingers... a finger smasher for thieves? :/
Hello austrohungaro, nice guess. But the device is a nonviolent piece. =)
Thank you Phil, not for nails. But I can see what you're saying, interesting guess. =)
Thank you vetraio50! =)
Thank you Budek! =)
Who said smashing somedoby's fingers is violent?
Mmmmm... will have to think harder ;)
LoL.
Thank you Aimers! =^)
Thank you geo26e! =)
looked at the mechanism and thought what it possibly may do...
and after that i knew what it was used for....
it's a d....b....
We used to own a large loom, and your item for some reason reminded me of it. Maybe used to weave small items?
LOL getthatmonkeyoutofme!!!!!!!
Thank you sarahoff, not for weaving but it is of industrial purpose. =)
Thank you vanskyock24! =)
Thank you SEAN68! =)
Is it a lock?
BINGO!!!! I had a hunch you knew what this was Sara! Yes this is a wooden tumbler lock. It was re-engineered by the Romans with metal parts to replace the wooden tumblers. And revolutionized civilization. =)
door bolt d...b...
That was a fun Tom, hope you post some more trivia riddles:)
Most definitely I shall Sara! =)
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Thank you Manikin! =)
I hate to say I love this because it cost me $10. I had no idea what it was. When I saw the answer I went to visit a buddy. Like me he is retired, but he is a retired locksmith. I bet him $10 I had a picture of something he couldn't identify. Well...long story short he had two different ones in his garage under sheets in his collection. I think he lives off me because every time I get an old lock I bet him he can't open it and I have lost more than I have won. I thought I had him with this but that didn't work out in my favor. He is headed north for the summer shortly, maybe I will find something to stump him before his return.
Hello fhrjr2, Great story & a coincidence too. This is left to me by my late Uncle. He is retired 22 years Air Force Base Locksmith, and retired 30 years Civil Services also as Locksmith. I too would try to joggle his mind by bringing all sorts of antique locks & vaults. But this wooden tumbler lock has always been my favorite. Always a joy when you stop by and share memories of back in the day. Many many thanks sir! =)
Thank you PadmeLupin! =)