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    Posted 3 years ago

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    Vron121
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    Hi this tool is real Antique and I know most of the information is on the box, but what it’s real name and do you use it for does anybody know what it is used for? Would really appreciate if someone knows.

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 3 years ago
      Very unusual specialty item you found. I'm just guessing...possibly a tool to measure curvature of the gas turbine blade surface? I'm not sure..interested to find out!
    2. dav2no1 dav2no1, 3 years ago
      Pretty interesting history...owned by Edison..GE.

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Thomson-Houston

      Here's some links to explore..

      https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/people/ap27016/british-thomson-houston-co-ltd

      http://www.vintageradio.nl/menu/bth_engels.htm
    3. Vron121, 3 years ago
      Hi thanks for comments will look up the site
    4. Vron121, 3 years ago
      Hi dav2no1 tried all your options but no joy thank

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