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    Posted 5 years ago

    Irishcolle…
    (137 items)

    Continuing with the shoe theme these nail cups come in two sizes, six and eight sections. Used by shoemakers for holding nails and tacks. The base can be screwed down to a work bench and the top section swivels to bring the required tacks closer to hand. Made by the AJK Company.

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    1. hotairfan hotairfan, 5 years ago
      I've seen them before, but I never saw one with a hexagon base or one with flat ended cups. The ones that I saw had round ended cups and a circular base. Great piece!
    2. Irishcollector. Irishcollector., 5 years ago
      Thank you hotairfan. I have an item for holding tacks that was home made by the same shoemaker that owned this nail cups.I'll post it soon.

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