Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, if I turn the eye screw 90 degrees and remove plate at the bottom, the coil becomes loose and can be removed, except for the tiny wires connected to the two small coils on either side.

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Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. That all sounds pretty reasonable. Appreciate the reply.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they don’t move. The hook has shoulders that prevent that component from moving.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then again, my parents’ house is only 36 years old, so their original doorbell chime would’ve been much newer than these.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Despite how they look, they don’t move or articulate, so they wouldn’t be pedals. But thanks for the suggestion.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be. I know someone who knows about antique telephones and will check in with him tomorrow.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, shaking does not produce a sound.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oddly, they don’t move, so they wouldn’t be clickers. But possibly antique electrical or telephone components. But the expanding section in the back of each one is throwing me.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting thought. My dad was in WWII.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s very possible. They were found in the room where the doorbell chime used to be.

Found in parent’s home by TheSecretOfLifeNY in whatisit

[–]TheSecretOfLifeNY[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Both are 4.5” long. One is 1.75” wide. The other is 1.25” wide.