Unknown doohickey

[Russel Ray]

The house where I found the doohickey shown in the picture was almost 40 years older than me, built in 1919. My Client asked me what it was, and I haven't a clue. Anyone? Thanks.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Hi. Russel, The way this bracket is made with two slots and a wedge shape plate, looks like it was meant to hang something like a phone, but not sure what. Bracket looks like familiar brackets of today to hang something.

Good find.

Marcel

[rshuey]

Deaf person lived there years ago. There was a button that onterupted the light in a room where they prob stayed, letting them know someone was at the door. There was probably a nameplate mounted as well...as long with instructions for visitors.

[jkogel]

If that's a little window, it provides a bit of light so visitors can find the doorbell button. No lightee, no ringee.

John Kogel
www.allsafehome.ca

[Jeff S. Vogan]

Looks like an old manual-type doorbell that has had everything but the exterior bracket removed. Is that outside?

[Robert J. Wind]

Does look like a door bell. the top opening is for a name tag.