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18th August 2018, 04:11
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Recognize these?
Does anyone recognize the items in the two attachments?
One has been used as a candleholder, but I don't know if that was the original intent. About 8 inches tall, it is inscribed on its body with the letters HMS TBD FERN I have found reference to an HMS Fern, apparently a torpedo boat destroyer, built in 1897, decommissioned in 1919. Would this be something from that ship? It's use? The second photo is of a another item, also about 8 inches tall, and it appears to be something that would be handy in bar fight, but I have no idea what it is. If anyone is hesitant to open the attachments (understand that!) email me at [email protected] and I will send the pics in the body of an email. Thanks, Doug Kelley Pocola, Oklahoma 
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18th August 2018, 08:41
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The second photo looks like a standard weight from the old balancing scale days …
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18th August 2018, 08:44
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Item one looks like some upcycling of scrap.
Item two is one of a set of weights for use with weighing scales - see pic. PS; Welcome to Shipping History, hope you enjoy the company. Suggest you delete your email address from an open post!
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The Mad Landsman Last edited by Malcolm G; 18th August 2018 at 08:48. Reason: PS
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18th August 2018, 08:46
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You beat me to it …. (thanks to I had to login twice again.)
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18th August 2018, 12:14
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Pic 1 - The 'candle holder' is the end of a voice tube and a whistle/bung would fit where the candle now rests.
I would guess that it is one of many commemorative pieces made by a Tiffy to present (or sell!) to ex crew and the like.
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22nd August 2018, 15:49
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The standard set of weights for that type is a 7lb, a 2lb and a 1lb.
1lb=1lb 2lb =2lb 1lb+2lb=3lb 7lb oneside+3lb (see above)the other=4lb 7lb one side, 2lb the other=5lb 7lb one side, 1 lb the other=6lb 7lb=7lb 7lb+1lb= 8lb 7lb+2b=9lb 7+2+1lb=10lb So don't go looking for other weights up to 10lb.
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22nd August 2018, 18:48
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The ounces were fully covered by 1oz, 2oz, 4oz, 8oz.
I was taught all permutations of Mum's scales just as soon as I learnt to read the numbers and add up - but you don't need any of that stuff nowadays. PS; Still waiting for Doug to come back......
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23rd August 2018, 18:07
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Recognize these?
Thanks, all, who replied.
And yes, it was HMS Fawn, not Fern. Haste makes waste, they say. Sorry for the delayed thanks, by the way. I used to be, long ago, on a maritime list called MARHST-L, and on that one replies came directly to my email address, didn't have to log onto the site to see replies. Then I got busy, traveling and such, and didn't get back to Shipping History until this morning. I will also have to practice navigating the forums and stuff. Go lost, ran aground some this morning. Doug
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