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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 13, 2011, 06:58:05 pm »

yeah, this one is silver inside. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 13, 2011, 10:23:51 am »

thanks for your thoughts! Do you know what type of metal they plated over?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 10, 2011, 06:51:54 pm »

yes- so true!! 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 10, 2011, 08:31:46 am »

Yes, that is part of the mystery. There must have been reason for the use of a sharp implement to clean. What crud though; that is the question? There is also wear marks where it must have been repeatedly picked up and held in a certain manner. I'll probably never know. I wish the thing could talk.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 09, 2011, 07:38:06 pm »

No, still can't find any markings. I'm in the US.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 09, 2011, 03:53:18 pm »

I wish I could get better pics but I only have a basic camera- will try to find a better one. How close is close? Specific areas? Thanks everyone!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 09, 2011, 03:02:52 pm »

The pot is double spouted. It has a hinged lid with a griffin type character on the top. The legs have men's heads on the top and ball claws for feet. The men appear to have on wigs, and ascots around their necks. There is also filagree type detailing. I have not been able to find any markings anywhere on it. It was well used, as there are many marks on the inside made with a pointed object.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: what is this?

« on: April 09, 2011, 01:11:23 pm »

I hope these are better.

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Antique Questions Forum / what is this?

« on: April 09, 2011, 12:46:48 pm »

I found this in an inherited box of junk. I am curious as to what it is. It measures 8.5 by 5 inches and appears to be very old and silver. any thoughts?