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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
BEFORE RESTORATION:
In your report on the Classic Tractor Fever Tour of Scotland and England (Farm Collector October 2000), you pictured the Ferguson tractor that went to the South Pole. This is a picture of it taken at my home for the 50th anniversary of the Ferguson TE 20, taken at the conclusion of its journey to the Antarctic.
John Caldwell, Kilmarnock, Scotland
A WRENCH IN THE WORKS...
In answer to the "What Is It?" question on page 53 of the November 2000 Farm Collector: I believe that the tool pictured is a wrench that is used to remove the bit from a well drill stem. F.E. Hutsell, P.O. Box 190, Silverton, TX 79527
DO YOU KNOW THIS PIECE?
We would like to know if anybody knows what this is. We inherited it in an old barn. Doyle Proctor, 109 Woods, Braymer, MO 64624
IT'S GREEN, BUT WHO MANUFACTURED IT?
IS THIS A WAX MELTER?
Does anyone know what this is? Some believe it to be a crock for melting wax to make candles. The plate on the front reads "Liberty Electric Co. successors to International Electric, Indianapolis, Ind. 109-116 volts." Gary Fullenkamp, 5485 Ross Rd., Rockford, OH 45885
HAPPY COLLECTOR BRINGS HOME ASPINWALL
I have enjoyed the stories about Aspinwall company that you have featured. In October, I was at an auction near Centerville, Mich., and they had a potato cutter like the on on page 4 of the September 2000 issue of Farm Collector. One other person was bidding against me, but I brought it home! The auction was about ten miles from Three Rivers, Mich., where the company started. I am looking forward to showing it next year. I love talking about the old way of farm life during the 1920s and '30s, and would enjoy swapping storied with any one who is interested in the same. Keep up the great work! Al Troyer, P.O. Box 371, Sturgis, MI 49091
HOPING FOR INFORMATION ON TRIPLE BOX WAGON
We're searching for the manufacturer of my father's triple box wooden-wheeled wagon. This factory built-wagon has "10 M" cast on the reach, as well as "986" stamped on the axle. The wagon was either red or orange, and the box was green with pinstriping. Any information would be appreciated. Andy Mack, 3908 Birchmont Dr. NE, Bemidji, MN 56601; email: quilts@paulbunyan.net
LOOKING FOR DETAILS ON LIPMAN CAST IRON TOY
I read the letter about the Fairbanks-Morse engine. The one I have was bought for me as a toy in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The name is on the inside of the base, but no maker mark.
I also have a John Deere hayloader and manure spreader, both red with yellow wheels and Vindex decals. We have a McCormick Deering thresher, wagon with horses and a threshing machine with an Arcade decal. No maker on the wagon or tractor.