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Anyone know what this is?
self | March 5, 2011 | self

Posted on 03/05/2011 6:45:58 PM PST by Netizen



TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: bethyngalw; captainjackscompass; jacksparrowscompass
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To: RegulatorCountry
Well, if that's a fitting for a handle sticking out to the left then it looks very much like a silent butler.

Assuming the glass is a replacement and the gem an addition...

81 posted on 03/05/2011 8:40:08 PM PST by mrsmith
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To: Netizen

A jewelry box for men (cufflinks, etc.) or women?


82 posted on 03/05/2011 8:42:13 PM PST by Rembrandt (.. AND the donkey you rode in on.)
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To: Netizen

A really poorly design training potty?


83 posted on 03/05/2011 8:46:56 PM PST by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all......)
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To: mrsmith

The “handle” on the box looks to be about an inch or inch and a half long. Compare that to silent butlers that all have handles that are several inches long.


84 posted on 03/05/2011 8:48:15 PM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: mrsmith

I see what you’re saying, the proportions are very similar if that actually was a fitting for a handle. But, would you want to see cigarette butts, crumbs and such? What was in the round bezel originally if not glass?


85 posted on 03/05/2011 8:48:26 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: Netizen

Looks like it held a wind up music box... (just a guess)


86 posted on 03/05/2011 8:48:29 PM PST by GOPJ (http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php - It's only uncivil when someone on the right does it.- Laz)
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To: Netizen

I don’t see where you said the dimensions. It appears to be about 3” square and 3/4” tall (minus the legs). The handle looks less than an inch long and maybe 1/3” diameter. Is that about right?

That’s a bit small to be used as a handle. And why would there be a mid section to it? What is that line around the middle? Does it pull open? Is it two pieces welded together. Makes no sense.

If it were larger, I’d think you’d hold the handle and push down on the clover thing on top with your thumb to open it away from you. But it seems too small for that to be practical.

Is that a mechanism holding it open or did you put something in it to hold it open for the picture?

Is the round glass the same glass that is on the sides? If not, then it’s fairly certain that there was something else there at one time. Still, why go to all the trouble of replacing whatever it was with plain glass? The box itself doesn’t look valuable enough to go to all that trouble.

Is there any indication if there was anything attached on the inside of the box?


87 posted on 03/05/2011 8:52:36 PM PST by bgill (Kenyan Parliament - how could a man born in Kenya who is not even a native American become the POTUS)
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To: Kirkwood

The handle is gone, just the fitting to attach it remains.


88 posted on 03/05/2011 8:54:39 PM PST by mrsmith
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To: RegulatorCountry

I’s guess some ceramic or wood piece was originally there.


89 posted on 03/05/2011 8:56:38 PM PST by mrsmith
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To: goat granny

90 posted on 03/05/2011 8:57:41 PM PST by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: Netizen

One messy desk.


91 posted on 03/05/2011 9:02:54 PM PST by TruthHound ("He who does not punish evil commands it to be done." --Leonardo da Vinci)
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To: mrsmith

It’s described as handmade brass with decoration that appears to be from the art deco (or maybe art nouveau) era, teens to late thirties more or less. Would somebody have a handmade silent butler in this style, then repurpose it and put a window and a “gemstone” in the former handle?

It’s an oddity, this thing. I’m really thinking some ceremonial use, maybe brought over with immigrants or something. Contained some special object that was shown. Way too small for Torah scrolls.


92 posted on 03/05/2011 9:07:53 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: Netizen

Could be a hat...a broach...a teradactyl


93 posted on 03/05/2011 9:19:39 PM PST by hifidelity
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To: Netizen

Looks like you have a nice keep sake box. I see them from time to time, I have not seen one with a finger catch like that though. Its a handsome piece. nice find!


94 posted on 03/05/2011 9:19:50 PM PST by warsaw44
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To: Netizen; Eepsy; cripplecreek

It is made of wood with tinplate walls and nonmagnifying glass inset in the wooden cover.
Is it possible that the dowel could be fitted into the deck of a ship?
Could this be a binnacle housing a mariner’s compass? Except the compass is missing.
An ancient mariner might have matching binnacle, artificial horizon and sextant matching kits.


95 posted on 03/05/2011 9:21:30 PM PST by namvolunteer (We draw the Congressional districts this time)
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To: bgill

Oh, I see, the sides are tin. The tin appears to be crudely put in and doesn’t look original. Is it original?

The more I look at it the more it looks like someone had nothing better to do with his time. Weird combination of various materials.


96 posted on 03/05/2011 9:29:39 PM PST by bgill (Kenyan Parliament - how could a man born in Kenya who is not even a native American become the POTUS)
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To: BookmanTheJanitor

LOL looks like we have a Chumley fan club going. One of my sons and his wife took a trip to Vegas and stopped in at the pawn shop. You can buy Chumley coffee cups..He laughed out loud telling me.


97 posted on 03/06/2011 12:39:34 AM PST by goat granny
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To: Netizen

maybe a cigar box or something a butler could use...it clearly has a handle and a lift open top...


98 posted on 03/06/2011 4:26:16 AM PST by The Wizard (Madam President is my President now, and in the future)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
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99 posted on 03/06/2011 5:14:20 AM PST by day10 (Integrity has no need of rules.)
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To: day10

That’s a good one, too! I love that Steve! I was just quoting from, ‘The Jerk’ last night, LOL! :)


100 posted on 03/06/2011 6:30:25 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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