powerrabbit Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yes, funnels, not smoke stacks as in ships funnels or traction engines but funnels used to put liqiuids in receptacles like fuel in tanks and the like. Well, I thought that this may make an interesting topic as there are so many types, shapes and sizes. I don't collect them but at the local bootsale thismorning I could not resist buying this one for the princely sum of £2. Mde entirely of copper, apart from the hanging ring, it measures 5"1/2 across It has an air vent in the cone, notice how the bottom tube is slightly leaning to one side, I think there is a reason for this, it was originally made specifically for liquid that would froth when being poured into the container so the tube being like this would direct the liquid to the side of the vessel it was used to pour into to eliminate frothing. Also notice the 'flange' at the bottom of the cone, this flange fits perfectly over the top of bottles that have the same neck as wine bottles, This leads me to think that it was intended for filling bottles of either wine or perhaps cider. For its size I would think that it was for filling gallon and 1/2 gallon stone cider jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Well I could post photos of my plastic fuel funnels but they're a bit dull in comparison to these elegant instruments! A nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Guees what...I have a collection as well....nothing as fancy as that though Tim. I can think I have around 4 metal ones 2 of which were for tractor diesel and numerous plastic one of all shapes and sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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