490. Haven't been able to confirm it, but most probably used by plumbers, with the ends employed to lift/open drains.





491. The seller of this one thought that it was mounted on the end of a pole for reaching a slot to turn a machine on or off. I showed it to a guy who has been selling tools for over forty years and he seemed sure that it was a decorative piece from a fancy horse drawn carriage. Haven't found any info to verify this one yet either.





492. Binocular focus wheel







493. Cigar travel humidor





494. Anti dozing safety alarm device, worn behind the ear while driving.


A mercury switch activates the alarm when the driver's head moves down as he is falling asleep.






495. Carpet seam roller