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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 28, 2013, 11:46:45 am »

Definitely Dogaman ..... Thanks everyone for your help xx

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 02:43:15 pm »

I think we will probably keep it regardless of its value ..... Unless it was in the thousands which is none starter. Having said that I doubt I will mess about with it I may follow lines to have it professionally restored ... But I think it's a keeper as I've really enjoyed finding out what it is and all the history that goes with it.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 02:32:31 pm »

Oooo of course... Good idea 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 01:31:03 pm »

Would that damage the handle though? It is definitely hard wood of some sort.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 01:24:36 pm »

Great idea,  I think you may be right about it being solder as it is fairly easy pick off with a small knife so I was also thinking of using a soldering iron .... May be a bit fiddlie but I can give it a go

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 01:16:24 pm »

Oh well maybe I won't be a millionaire this time next year then lol ..... But hey ho not a bad little find in a desk draw !

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 01:08:33 pm »

So..... I definitely need to get the lead removed safely as I can see there is something within under the lead.... That's the good news the bad news the handle doesn't unscrew I've tried but don't want to apply too much pressure in case I damage it, I would of thought it would of undone so no secrets within there unfortunately ..... I have emailed a couple of people from the links given to me on here to maybe have more info soon!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 11:23:26 am »

I know now that the coat of arms is London and on the other side GR iii no other markings apart from those though.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 11:19:32 am »

Close up pics

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 10:57:31 am »

Great. Thank you

What do you think it could be worth?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 10:27:19 am »

Yes I don't think I'll try any lead melting myself !

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 10:18:30 am »

Hi, I am delighted to find out what it is.

It was a Christmas gift for my husband from my mother. My step dad was in business doing house clearance/antiques etc, she knows my husband like unusual things and basically she found it in a desk, but my mum had no clue what it was.

I've told her that we have now found out what it is and she is also really pleased.

As for the value and if the lead can be removed I guess I will spend a bit of time researching if it's possible or not.
I really do appreciate everyone's input, it's been great fun!!! Thank You !!! Victoria

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 08:13:38 am »

Yes I can see the picture. That is brilliant thank you

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 08:09:10 am »

Thanks Ipcress, what are your thoughts about the lead within the crown ??

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

« on: December 27, 2013, 03:48:31 am »

Hello all.

I've added a couple of closer pics.
The handle looks as if it is secured by a pin and is firmly attached. Also I'm sure it is lead.
Thanks for the replies !