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All items89830 of 243382Fan' pinGordy? But the marks don't match. Still beautiful to me!
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    Posted 8 years ago

    CCL
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    I was told notes or letters were put in these. This is heavy brass. It has big grooves to screw end onto.

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    1. Karenoke Karenoke, 8 years ago
      I stopped to look thinking it was a humidor. But I have no clue. Nice though!
    2. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Yes, pneumatic tubes.

      http://lapsedhistorian.com/get-blower-londons-forgotten-pneumatic-messaging-tubes/
    3. CCL, 7 years ago
      Someone said notes to deceased were put into this and put in casket. ?

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