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Old 03-10-19, 08:49 AM   #7051
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Is it powered by electricity?
Nope, operated manually.

Think about the spheres.
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Is this thing located in England?
Nope but it is located in a predominantly English speaking country.
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A lottery draw machine?
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Old 03-10-19, 09:02 AM   #7054
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Located in USA?
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Old 03-10-19, 09:03 AM   #7055
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Located in USA?
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Old 03-10-19, 03:44 PM   #7056
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Is it concerned with National security?
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Old 03-11-19, 06:40 AM   #7057
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Is it concerned with National security?
Yes and amongst other things governmental.
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I'm reminded of the calibration spheres used for a ship's compass. How about the compass on the Queen Mary at Long Beach?
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A device for setting a statewide alert like "Homeland security advisory system"? Though it looks a bit dated for this..
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THAT LOOKS PRETTY '40'S; ANY THING TO DO WITH CRITICAL MAß?
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I'm reminded of the calibration spheres used for a ship's compass. How about the compass on the Queen Mary at Long Beach?
Nope but the spheres will most likely be of some considerable weight.
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Old 03-11-19, 01:05 PM   #7062
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A device for setting a statewide alert like "Homeland security advisory system"? Though it looks a bit dated for this..
Think governmental.
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THAT LOOKS PRETTY '40'S; ANY THING TO DO WITH CRITICAL MAß?
Pretty close in terms of date, the photo was taken in the 30's but I have also one in colour of much recent timeline.
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Is it a calibration device?
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Is it a calibration device?
Afraid not, think of government.
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