Machinery of the Past
On one of my trips to the ghost town of Lake Valley, New Mexico, this quite interesting piece of equipment caught my eye. I do not have a clue what it is but strongly believe this is so sort of mining equipment used in the towns hay-day, said to be 4000 residents in this mining town in the late 1800’s. 
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rodeorose 22 days ago
It is interesting to ponder what these old pieces might have been used for..I love the old timber there- nice detail Vicki!
Vicki Pelham replied 22 days ago
Thank you so much, always appreciate your support and encouragement!!! it does look like it must have been an important contraption in its day doesn’t it….........
TxGimGim 22 days ago
Vicki, my husband thinks it’s a seed cleaner. Nice shot!
Vicki Pelham replied 21 days ago
It very well could be, if I find out for sure, I will let you know. Anyway it certainly looked like it had its place in the world at one time and it just looked worthy of a shot. Glad you liked it, thanks so much!!!!!! :-)
Gary Gurr 22 days ago
Nice capture Vicki, lovely shapes and textures, what ever it is it’s probably been miniaturized now and fits into a small box!!
Vicki Pelham replied 21 days ago
Thank you so much Gary, always appreciated!!! :-)
PaulAlbert 18 days ago
Yes it is interesting ! and it is associated with mining, it’s a tumbler, belt driven, perhaps used in seperating heavy minerals such as silver and turquoise or other applications of simular seperation ! this contraption would be found in many locations, thus I’ve seen others nearing this design in the Colorado mining camps as well ! Thanks for sharing the image Vicki ! well done and appreciated ! paul
Vicki Pelham replied 17 days ago
Wonderful Paul!!!!! Thank you so very much, I knew it had to be something with mining, if not, something with the railroad but that just didn’t seem to fit. Ever so much appreciated Paul!!!!! Vicki :-)