Three New Cut-outs added to the collection

By Bob Scafe; posted May 26, 2008

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These 3 unusual fuse cut-outs were given to me by Lou Hall while at the Spokane Insulator Show. I am still in shock as I never hoped to ever have such great pieces in my collection. Thank-you Lou Hall for your wonderful generousity. I will take good care of them, and will someday pass them on, as you passed them on to me.

Starting left to right is a S&H of Chicago fuse cut-out. It is 2500 volt, 100 amp with a 1912 and 1915 patent dates showing. The wire bail locks onto the end of the pin type handle to hold the knife in place when closed.

The centre unit has no markings, and the handle resembles a large car type cigarette lighter. This is a very unusual style cut-out. Another neat feature are the mismatched colours of the handle and body. There is no name shown inside or outside on this unit, nor any indication of it's capacity.

The last unit is closer to the "Buddha" style cut-outs, and is simply marked Duncan. There are no other external markings as to voltage or amperage capacity.

The next picture shows the beautiful colours to better advantage

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