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    Posted 13 years ago

    nosnow
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    My husband found this item in a barn that we purchased several years ago. He brought it home, because it looked like an interesting item. It is displayed on our back porch. It has become a conversation piece in our home, because no one knows what it is. I would like to finally solve the mystery. By the way, the word ELARCO is raised on the base.

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    1. VintageTAKER54 VintageTAKER54, 13 years ago
      that is a scale that has mother of peral base's on it, i know that it cant say how much the item you put on it weighs because this one show which item is heavyier. I dont know its age but its old i can tell you that. but i would value this at $100-$200.
    2. nosnow, 13 years ago
      The round portion of this item spins with ease. Additionally, it appears as though whatever is placed on the disk can be secured by three movable parts. The rectangular piece can tip up and down, and be lowered or raised. It appears it can be secured into place by the two bolts you see in the picture. I thought this was some sort of sculpting utensil. Your suggestion of a scale is an interesting one. Do you know where I may find information regarding this piece? Thanks for the feedback.
    3. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      Well, it's not a scale. The Elarco company made clothes irons, so maybe this has something to do with clothes or iron making. I really can't tell you anything other than that. Good luck in your search to find the answer!
    4. nosnow, 13 years ago
      I've done a general search for Elarco online, but have found nothing. I would certainly appreciate anyone who may have a link to aid in my quest. The plot thickens....Fun! Although, I hope I am not disappointed when the mystery is solved. We have enjoyed guessing its purpose.
    5. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      I can't find anything about Elarco either.... but, there is a city in Mexico named El Arco..... perhaps the name of the city where this piece was made is on it. Just a thought.

      Here is an iron with Elarco on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ELARCO-CAST-IRON-SAD-IRON-5-MUST-L-K-/360344287486
    6. nosnow, 13 years ago
      I found the iron on ebay, but I am at a standstill now. Ifeel like this is a tool of some sort, but I've had no luck finding a picture. Perhaps this is a rare treasure...
    7. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      I have seen one of these before, but I couldn't tell you where or when if you said my life depended on it. I've been wracking my brain, but to no avail.
    8. nosnow, 13 years ago
      Still a mystery.
    9. Savoychina1 Savoychina1, 13 years ago
      I wish you would find out because I have one out in the shed ! Actually I thought it might have to do with pottery ? You could put green pottery on the round table and hold a carving tool on the inclined section to form rings on the piece of pottery ? I'm just saying...
    10. nosnow, 13 years ago
      Absolutely! I have long thought the very same thing. We must have the only two left!

    11. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      I'm still keeping my eye out for info on this piece. I love a good mystery! lol
    12. nosnow, 13 years ago
      Tempted to pay for an answer, but this is more fun. I hope someone on this site eventually sees my pic and has a wonderfully unique explanation for this piece.
    13. Savoychina1 Savoychina1, 13 years ago
      I just had to do it ! :)

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/14551-what-is-this-to-two-too?in=activity
    14. VikingFan82 VikingFan82, 13 years ago
      Savoy, is there anything you DON'T have? lol
    15. Savoychina1 Savoychina1, 13 years ago
      Yeah...SPACE ! lol
    16. nosnow, 13 years ago
      Too funny!
    17. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      Savoy.... if you find some miracle way to make more space appear, PLEASE let me know because I'm running out of it! lol
    18. VintageTAKER54 VintageTAKER54, 13 years ago
      i think this is a scale
    19. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      No one has figured this out yet?? I've been busy with school and expected to come back and find an answer! lol
    20. peterfrei, 9 years ago
      Your item is a "Self Centering Banding Wheel."
      It is used to apply bands of color or gold on round vases or other objects. If you Google "Elarco Self Centering Banding Wheel" you will find an advertisment showing the gadget. Earlier versions then what you have, do have a wooden platform to rest your arm on while applying the decorative bands.
      I have been buying and selling early artifacts of technologie and pritty much know what is out there...
      Hope this helps and solves the mistery...

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