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I am wondering if anyone out there can tell me what was going on here?It seems to be some sort of foundry.They seem to be making something, but what?To confuse me even more, there seems to be a horses saddle hanging on the wall!I can see a brush, hammer,shovel etc, and in the far corner what looks like a kiln, of oven of some sort.Can anyone help identify this. It was probably in South Africa, Durban area,between 1914 and 1935,as it was with my late grandmothers items from that era.
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sarahsphotos says:
ohhhh this is such an exquisite portrait. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 31, 2008
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flashbackpat says:
I so love these old photos. They have been well cared for over the years, or you have done a fine job with digital restoration. At any rate this one is particularly interesting even without knowing the subjects. I'd love to know more about it as well.
Oct 27, 2008
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Mimi_ says:
Awesome!
Oct 27, 2008
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Malfanny says:
.|.<(+_+)>.|.+10.|.<(+_+)>.|. ••¤(`×[¤ Very beautiful photo and fantastic page ¤]×´)¤•• (¯`•¸•´¯)Fanny(¯`•¸•´¯)
Oct 27, 2008
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granny b says:
wonderful page
Oct 26, 2008
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trampy says:
wonderful page
Oct 26, 2008
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Broody Hen says:
Many thanks to you all for your help, will try the musuem when I can get it there. Thanks again and best wishes to you all,Sylvia
Oct 26, 2008
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carriemetoday says:
Very cool page, so far I think I agree with Cindee.
Oct 26, 2008
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time4scrapping says:
Love your photos! I agree it is a foundry with casting molds. In the background there are so many objects, I believe I even saw a bell,wheels and looks like ingots along with the other items you mentioned.Let us know if you find out anything, you've got us curious!! 10+
Oct 26, 2008
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Cindee says:
Hubby said his guess is brick molds and the saddle (if you look closely) is tied to a crane of sorts, to soften their ride when having to maneuver it
Oct 26, 2008
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Ashkenazi Lynne says:
do you think it was gold in them there moulds? June is right make it a guessing game or go into google for info....keep us informed....
Oct 26, 2008
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Cindee says:
Hmm wonder if it's the bottoms of stage coaches? looks like a hitch on the front but could be some kind of handle too?
Oct 26, 2008
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Broody Hen says:
I am almost certain this was before 1935, beause of the other items which were with it
Oct 26, 2008
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Ferro says:
Adorable photo and I think you should have put up a guessing game. It looks to me like some kind of moulds. You have to ask the museum people. Do you know when the photo was taken? post WW2?
Oct 26, 2008
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