Unidentified crimp. Any ideas?

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Posted 8 years ago

Steve2
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This appears to be a crimp of some kind, the anvil is flat but the sliding barrel is stepped internally. There is a pattern number on the linkage 'PAT OCT 1883. The lever end is curled and shaped

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UncleRon, 8 years ago
The anvil end appears to be made to accept interchangeable inserts. It could be to clinch lead seals, such as when an inspector tests a scale and certifies it is accurate. The adjustment mechanism gets tied with a wire and a lead plug gets crushed onto the wire to prevent tampering. The plug is embossed, by the anvil, with a date or symbol.
Steve2, 8 years ago
Many thanks Uncle Ron! I shall try it tomorrow on some lead slummy.

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