Mr.Jerry Posted November 27, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 27, 2014 I was contacted by a lady that has this from her fathers estate. She said he always called it a "Army gun rack" but I don't see how that could work. Any ideas what it actually may be? thanks! Jerry Mr.JERRY My new book on the History of the US Service Flag is available now- contact me directly for a signed copy https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/in-the-service-of-our-country Collector of WWI & WWII Home Front Flags, Unit Flags & Guidons, US & German helmets, insignia, uniforms, medals, Women's Military Uniforms, Wisconsin Vocational School made Fighting Knives. Military Collectibles Shop Owner & Dealer in everything else~! Check out our Facebook page for updates and the latest Shop news!: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Collectibles-Shop/171226792906875 Visit our website (and visit our shop if you are ever near Milwaukee, WI USA) http://www.militarycollectorsHQ.com See what Mr.Jerry has on eBay this week: https://www.ebay.com/sch/mr.jerry/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=1&_rdc=1 Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted November 27, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 27, 2014 How big is it? First impression is that it reminds me of a casket stand. Seems overly complicated for a luggage stand. "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
mattsmilitary Posted November 27, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 27, 2014 Interesting!! Matt's Military milimportexport2@gmail.com Link to post Share on other sites
littlebuddy Posted November 27, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 27, 2014 I think it is the legs for a multiple collapsible stand for the canvas washbasins !! WANTED : RAF 1940 PATT FLYING BOOTS WANTED : DINGHY TYPE K ,TYPE A " ALWAYS WANTING USAAF ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING " "WOULD ALSO LIKE 487th FS AND 515TH BS RELATED ITEMS " "Illegitmi non carborundum" Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted November 27, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 27, 2014 looks a little flimsy for a casket stand Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted November 27, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 27, 2014 looks a little flimsy for a casket stand I agree. I was just commenting that at first glance it reminded me of one. Without knowing how big it is it could be for almost anything. It had a canvas top on it, but I'm not sure it was a wash basin. It seems a little shallow, but that may be the angle. "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Jerry Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks! Those were the two thoughts I had too! Not really sure how big it is, and whatever it is, I am not interested in buying it from the lady, but I just wanted to figure out what it is! Mr.JERRY My new book on the History of the US Service Flag is available now- contact me directly for a signed copy https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/in-the-service-of-our-country Collector of WWI & WWII Home Front Flags, Unit Flags & Guidons, US & German helmets, insignia, uniforms, medals, Women's Military Uniforms, Wisconsin Vocational School made Fighting Knives. Military Collectibles Shop Owner & Dealer in everything else~! Check out our Facebook page for updates and the latest Shop news!: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Collectibles-Shop/171226792906875 Visit our website (and visit our shop if you are ever near Milwaukee, WI USA) http://www.militarycollectorsHQ.com See what Mr.Jerry has on eBay this week: https://www.ebay.com/sch/mr.jerry/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=1&_rdc=1 Link to post Share on other sites
Woody Posted November 29, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 29, 2014 It is very similar to a Camp Bed my father was given by a fellow Doctor who was in the British Services. The metal tabs lock into metal loops fixed to the sectional wooden sides of the canvas top. I no longer have the legs or the canvas base, but have the canvas wool/worsted lined bed cover. Though our camp bed is British the design was international. attached pic of page from 1939/40 Army & Navy Stores Catalogue. Link to post Share on other sites
Woody Posted November 29, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 29, 2014 sorry pic got added twice, web page wouldn't let me remove it. I have just noticed that it has a double base. Could it be a double camp bed, though I have never seen one. Link to post Share on other sites
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