[PW] Re: Identify the hardware

[John P. Dyson]

Quoting "J. Shore" <shorej at cablespeed.com>:

> Womb at ts,
>
> A friend asked for some help identifying some hardware he received from his
> mother-in law. Here's the description in his own words:
> "My mother in law gave me these two items and I cannot find out what they
> are. She is convinced that they are some antique fishing equipment. They
> kind of look like little boat anchors, are all stainless steel and have the
> words "D. Sachsen." printed on them.
> They are about 4.5 inches long. They also appear to be high quality
> stainless, the quality you might find on an boat from the 30's or
> before. Think you can find out what they might be?"
>
> I've posted pictures at http://7shores.shutterfly.com/


J., as small as this item is and with as many clevises as it has (5!), 
my guess would be that it's a net or trap anchor of some sort. It is 
not large enough to keep anything of substantial size or weight from 
drifting.

John Dyson