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Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« on: September 08, 2012, 11:59:00 am »
Hi there, new here but an avid curio collector for many years. Here is one I cannot work out.

Any help on date, country of origin, price etc. Would be very much appreciated.

Looks like a brass construct apart from the ball, which looks like copper, and a very finely done ivory band with enamelled "card suits" evenly carved into the ivory.

Again, thanks in advance for any info.
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2012, 12:06:08 pm »
Looks like it has something to do with a card game...perhaps its spun and if it lands on a symbol the the chosen suit is played...and i,m glad you posted it...as it gives me an idea for my big marble Ball!.... :D
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2012, 12:10:24 pm »
Quote from: bigwull on September 08, 2012, 12:06:08 pm
Looks like it has something to do with a card game...perhaps its spun and if it lands on a symbol the the chosen suit is played...and i,m glad you posted it...as it gives me an idea for my big marble Ball!.... :D

Heh, glad t be of assistance. Yea I thought it may have something to do with cards, thought it was a decoration to a table but yours is an interesting theory. I hope more people can help me out here..?
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2012, 12:22:09 pm »
It is either a decor for a man's desk or a piece for a game! Will keep looking!
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2012, 12:34:30 pm »
Hey everyone! Fisrt of all I love this piece! what a neat find!

Secondly -Here is the info!

http://www.donaygames.com/archive_product_details.php?id=10627
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2012, 01:12:31 pm »
I think I,ll award myself a Coconut!....and one for ACStanley!
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2012, 01:16:44 pm »
Agree!!!  Great sleuthing!
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2012, 09:07:05 am »
Quote from: ACStanley on September 08, 2012, 12:34:30 pm
Hey everyone! Fisrt of all I love this piece! what a neat find!

Secondly -Here is the info!

http://www.donaygames.com/archive_product_details.php?id=10627

Thank you all! Truly made my day. What a wonderful site that is too!

A gold star for everyone! Haha
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2012, 12:05:13 pm »
possibly bridge ?
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2012, 12:39:45 pm »
Quote from: bbc-antiques.co.uk on September 10, 2012, 12:05:13 pm
possibly bridge ?
...I think you missed the boat check ACStanley,s post...and then you,ll understand ;)
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2012, 08:18:18 am »
Perhaps it would be an idea for me to read other replies before posting mine ! lesson learnt 
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2012, 08:33:39 am »
lol !!  we all do that !!  me more than anyone !!
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2012, 01:35:01 pm »
Quote from: mart on September 11, 2012, 08:33:39 am
lol !!  we all do that !!  me more than anyone !!
Me too... I did it last night with you....with the inkwells....i,m just too eager at times....
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2012, 02:11:10 pm »
Guilty as well!

That is what I love about this site....we are all in this together to learn, give and venture....

Sometimes we have some sparring with knowledge...but it is all well.  Especially when we are typing and there isn't the voice inflections/emotions to tell the feelings behind it.  Thanks all for a great pastime!
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Re: Strange Globe type ornament with ivory band
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2012, 02:14:54 pm »
Quote from: bigwull on September 11, 2012, 01:35:01 pm
Quote from: mart on September 11, 2012, 08:33:39 am
lol !!  we all do that !!  me more than anyone !!
Me too... I did it last night with you....with the inkwells....i,m just too eager at times....

Hamster is back on that wheel again, eh?    ;)
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