Couple of interesting Monarchs at auction

[Ultradog MN]

This first one is interesting as it is a 12CKK with an 18" swing. I can see the riser block under the tail stock is taller than normal but I don't see how they raised the headstock
What is the doohicky on the cross slide dial?

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This second one is interesting because well...
it's interesting.

https://www.equipmentfacts.com/listings/other-items/auctions/online/220334697/monarch-16-metal-lathe?LP=MAT&gtmlt=1

 

[Milland]

https://www.equipmentfacts.com/listings/other-items/auctions/online/220334697/monarch-16-metal-lathe?LP=MAT&gtmlt=1

This one looks like a Toyota-in-waiting.

 

[michiganbuck]

Wow, that big hand wheel on the second machine looks big.

 

[Cyclotronguy]

The headstock on the 12 CKK was raised in the sand, prior to pour.