Mystery Parts / Anyone know what these are?

[rinaldit2]

Hello,

While sorting some parts lately I ran across these small metal things; I know I've seen them before, but I can't remember what they are or where they belong.  Can anyone help jog my memory?  Many thanks,

-Tom Rinaldi
Rhinebeck, NY

[G-Man]

Hello,

While sorting some parts lately I ran across these small metal things; I know I've seen them before, but I can't remember what they are or where they belong.  Can anyone help jog my memory?  Many thanks,

-Tom Rinaldi
Rhinebeck, NY

Tiny shovels for burying mouse-poop?

Sorry but I couldn't resist!

[Contempra]

[rdelius]

Not for telephone.Shelf supports.Put in holes in wooden sides,place glass or wood across

[poplar1]

Tom, welcome to the forum.

In 1972, Rhinebeck (876-) , Red Hook (758-) and Tivoli (-759) were served by the Red Hook Telephone Company. That was about the time they were bought out by another company, possibly Continental. From Red Hook, you could dial 9 and you would hear Tivoli dial tone, then could dial just the last 4 digits of the Tivoli number. This was all Strowger (step-by-step) central offices.

[TelePlay]

Tom, welcome to the forum.

In 1972, Rhinebeck (876-) , Red Hook (758-) and Tivoli (-759) were served by the Red Hook Telephone Company. That was about the time they were bought out by another company, possibly Continental. From Red Hook, you could dial 9 and you would hear Tivoli dial tone, then could dial just the last 4 digits of the Tivoli number. This was all Strowger (step-by-step) central offices.

Sorry, poplar1, but that reply was a bigger mystery to me than the unknown items. In other words, huh?

Seriously, what were you talking about and does it have anything to do with the two items?

[poplar1]

Sorry, just rambling on. At least I didn't bring up Loudon Wainwright, Jr.

[TelePlay]

Can anyone help jog my memory?  Many thanks,

Are the insides of the barrels threaded?

[dsk]

Hi, and welcome. 
The parts looks more like the support for the legs used one some old camping stoves.
Not exactly like this: but close.


dsk

[Jim Stettler]

 

Not for telephone.Shelf supports.Put in holes in wooden sides,place glass or wood across

I concur, Mine are telephone related because some of my phone shelfs use these supports.
Jim

[rinaldit2]

Hi All - thanks so much for the overwhelming responses!  And yes, I reckon these little guys are more likely tiny shovels for rodent entrails than anything telephone related.  Ha.  Also enjoyed that historical perspective on the Rhinebeck/Red Hook/Tivoli system details.  Thanks all, much obliged!!

-Tom.