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icedgold10

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Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
« on: December 31, 2013, 05:05:47 pm »
I got him and he was tagged as a tobacco holder. Looks like he was attached to something at one point.  No markings.  Either cast or Spelter?  Trying to figure out as much as possible about it.  6" tall by 5" wide

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Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2013, 05:45:10 pm »
i think a match holder is a better description..
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Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2013, 05:46:07 pm »
I thought that too.  Ideas on the style/time period?

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Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2013, 08:15:39 pm »
I would guess 30`s to 40`s !!

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Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2013, 08:23:19 pm »
The style by the looks of it is 17th/18th century cabin boy....and agree with Mart on year
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Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2014, 12:47:10 am »
Looks like his stein was broken out of his hand and a few other condition issues.

Agree looks like a match holder.
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