Comments on: What is it? Contest 3. http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:45:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brian http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-57295 Brian Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:40:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-57295 Andiron Andiron

]]> By: krystofyr http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-57051 krystofyr Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:13:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-57051 a fire place floo a fire place floo

]]> By: schmitty http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56941 schmitty Sat, 09 Dec 2006 02:53:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56941 I think Mark #18 is close but I think it, along with several others like it would be lined up at the bottom edge of a sloped roof--not to keep the snow from falling off ut to help it melt and run off frequently and evenly. I think Mark #18 is close but I think it, along with several others like it would be lined up at the bottom edge of a sloped roof--not to keep the snow from falling off ut to help it melt and run off frequently and evenly.

]]> By: Mike http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56821 Mike Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:49:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56821 This is what is called a snowbird, used to keep snow and ice from sliding off the roofs of houses. You rarely see them anymore, mostly on the roofs of old homes with slate roofs. The snow and ice would melt, slide down the roof and get hung up on these where it would melt, not fall off where it could potentially hurt someone below This is what is called a snowbird, used to keep snow and ice from sliding off the roofs of houses. You rarely see them anymore, mostly on the roofs of old homes with slate roofs. The snow and ice would melt, slide down the roof and get hung up on these where it would melt, not fall off where it could potentially hurt someone below

]]> By: BoySchwen http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56775 BoySchwen Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:14:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56775 It looks like an eagle that would sit on top of a flag pole. It looks like an eagle that would sit on top of a flag pole.

]]> By: I.M. Right http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56686 I.M. Right Thu, 07 Dec 2006 22:24:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56686 It's a dick sucker - oh no, wait, that's you! It's a dick sucker - oh no, wait, that's you!

]]> By: cynric http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56659 cynric Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:09:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56659 looks old. as if it were an eagle from the famous old-roman SPQR flags. greets from germany! looks old. as if it were an eagle from the famous old-roman SPQR flags.
greets from germany!

]]> By: tom http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56656 tom Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:38:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56656 Himmler's egg timer. Himmler's egg timer.

]]> By: Shadx http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56652 Shadx Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:26:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56652 I think it's a handle for a mailbox. I think it's a handle for a mailbox.

]]> By: Glenn http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56639 Glenn Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:05:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56639 A paperweight! A paperweight!

]]> By: Brian http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56612 Brian Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:12:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56612 A boot jack A boot jack

]]> By: Laura http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56605 Laura Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:44:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56605 It's some kind of counterbalance. It's some kind of counterbalance.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56599 Melissa Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:31:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56599 My giess is an Eagle that is mounted on a headstone to mark a grave for a veteran. My giess is an Eagle that is mounted on a headstone to mark a grave for a veteran.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56596 Amanda Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:26:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56596 Is it one of the eagles found atop flag poles? Is it one of the eagles found atop flag poles?

]]> By: Daniel Leroy http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56578 Daniel Leroy Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:59:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56578 it's used to turn the rein of the horse or to block the rope of a blind in a house? it's used to turn the rein of the horse or to block the rope of a blind in a house?

]]> By: Paula http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56542 Paula Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:17:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56542 Is it a mailbox flag? Is it a mailbox flag?

]]> By: Rich Grise http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56539 Rich Grise Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:04:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56539 Two of these are used like "hood ornaments" on those Cinderella-type carriges, one at each forward corner of the cabin, on either side of the driver. The fitting at the bottom is for a lantern holder, and the one that goes to the driver's right is a mirror image of this one. They kinda symbolize gargoyles, which kinda symbolize some kind of protection. :-) Cheers! Rich Two of these are used like "hood ornaments" on
those Cinderella-type carriges, one at each forward corner of the cabin, on either side of the driver. The fitting at the bottom is for a lantern holder, and the one that goes to the driver's right is a
mirror image of this one.

They kinda symbolize gargoyles, which kinda
symbolize some kind of protection. :-)

Cheers!
Rich

]]> By: özi http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56538 özi Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:00:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56538 it's a cast-iron snow bird it's a cast-iron snow bird

]]> By: Mark http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56534 Mark Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:54:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56534 these keep the snow from sliding off the roof these keep the snow from sliding off the roof

]]> By: Tim http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56529 Tim Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:46:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56529 Part of an Iron Fence Part of an Iron Fence

]]> By: lookyloo http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56518 lookyloo Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:14:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56518 A lump of iron. In the shape of an eagle. And it's never been in my kitchen. A lump of iron. In the shape of an eagle. And it's never been in my kitchen.

]]> By: AJ http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56515 AJ Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:04:33 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56515 It's a doorstop. It's a doorstop.

]]> By: yayo http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56511 yayo Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56511 Mmmh... Let's say 3 ^^: - A candle or fire light source holder - A bird feeder - Two of those could hold a board on a wall and create shelves :/ Mmmh... Let's say 3 ^^:
- A candle or fire light source holder
- A bird feeder
- Two of those could hold a board on a wall and create shelves

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]]> By: Jonathan Block http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56504 Jonathan Block Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:47:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56504 Rope tie on a flagpole. Rope tie on a flagpole.

]]> By: Miss Cellania http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56498 Miss Cellania Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:36:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56498 Reminds me of a bathtub foot. Reminds me of a bathtub foot.

]]> By: Sylvain http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56494 Sylvain Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:31:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56494 It's made to prevent burning wood pieces to go out the hearth in a chimney. (sorry regarding my english ... and see Alex I didn't post URL ! lol sorry for the last time I haven't read all the rules) It's made to prevent burning wood pieces to go out the hearth in a chimney. (sorry regarding my english ... and see Alex I didn't post URL ! lol sorry for the last time I haven't read all the rules)

]]> By: The Liberal Avenger http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56493 The Liberal Avenger Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:21:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56493 That, Alex, is a bird. That, Alex, is a bird.

]]> By: Nicholas http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56492 Nicholas Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:18:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56492 maybe a place to put your keys when you come home. maybe a place to put your keys when you come home.

]]> By: Nicholas http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56488 Nicholas Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:15:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56488 Top of a weathervane. Top of a weathervane.

]]> By: Ryan N. http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/comment-page-1/#comment-56484 Ryan N. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:03:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/07/what-is-it-contest-3/#comment-56484 i think it is an old coat rack. or something to hang your hat on. i think it is an old coat rack. or something to hang your hat on.

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