The 'sicle' that got away!!

[Jim DiSpagno]

Rich, #5 looks to be a pressure cooker of some kind but its use is a mystery to me. No idea on the other 2 items although #9 looks like it could be set to get center in a cylinder. Jim

# 6 looks like it has some sort or electrical connection on top and conductive zinc or lead on the arms.

[edgarspencer]

6 is the top and anode from an old Edison battery. Or, maybe it's a Samson