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    Posted 6 years ago

    Bodypainte…
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    This quirky little "thing" has me puzzled. It is 4cm long. Not hollow. Metal. It appears that the shaft has been cast in a die, by the ridges down the sides and on the end. We found it in a box of lego at an Auction. But think it is unrelated. It has a distinct smell and taste of metal. Any ideas wise people ?

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    1. hunterqlee hunterqlee, 6 years ago
      It is a clock winding key.
    2. Bodypaintersuzanne, 6 years ago
      No i dont believe it could be as it doesnt have any way of turning
    3. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 6 years ago
      Is that a small protrusion on the tip?
      If so, that my wind something.
      My first thought was that I could be a key for turning on a gas fireplace.
    4. Bodypaintersuzanne, 6 years ago
      Yes there is a small protrusion on the end but i think its from a die cast. It's off to one side and quite rough. Given the size i dont think its for a gas fireplace. Im leaning more towards some kind of stop pin ???

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