Author Topic: Followup to "I have no idea what this is..." originally posted 11-21-12 by JAT  (Read 6126 times)

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I have followup photos (21).  This is a project for a friend of mine and I just obtained the piece from her.  The following information I believe will answer your previously posted questions along with more measurements, et cetera.  Again, your assistance truly is appreciated: 
1)The entire piece is metal (type I don't know). 2) Measurement from end of handle to point of container is 14.5". 3)Handle including figurine at end is 10-1/8"L x 3/4" depth. 4) Figurine end of handle (furthest from container) 1-10/8" H. 5) Figurine (cat of some sort) 1-1/4"H. 6) Figurine (fish) 1-7/8" L. 7) Figurine closest to container 1-1/2" L x 1" H. 8) Container is hexagonal. 9) Container opens with "knob" at top. Note there are hinges which I tried to capture which are broken. 10) Container top measures 3-3/4" (end of handle to opposite corner) x 3-1/2". 11) Each hexagonal section measures 2-1/2" H x 2.0" W. 12) Circular part firmly attached to handle and container is 1-1/4" (outside dimension) x approximately 3/4" (inside dimension). 13) I cannot be certain but inside of container appears to have been painted. Again, I appreciate all of your help, knowledge, expertise, and patience - you've been great.  More photos to follow  ::)

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More photos... and more to follow.

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Last photo!  Thank you for your patience! ;D

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Quinborne needs to look at this !!  He has the expertise in oriental objects !!  I sure don`t !!

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looks like it could be used for smoking Opium....
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,

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Thanks!  Interesting possibility!  Hmmm....
looks like it could be used for smoking Opium....

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How ???  Sheltered life showing again !!

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Mart....made me laugh so hard it hurt!  I agree!!!
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

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Mart....made me laugh so hard it hurt!  I agree!!!
you agree...that it could be??...or that you too led a sheltered life?...its either one or the other... ;D
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,

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Ummm... I won't get into whether I led a sheltered life or not,  ;D but, there's one thing that raises a question for me on this topic:  Only one end of the handle, if you will, is open, the other end which would be the mouthpiece is firmly sealed and appears to be in its original state.  So, I'm trying to figure out how one would inhale.

Mart....made me laugh so hard it hurt!  I agree!!!
you agree...that it could be??...or that you too led a sheltered life?...its either one or the other... ;D

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I researched smoking opium for a book. The pipe requires a porcelain knob-like piece, where the glob of opium is melted over a glass heat lamp. It's definitely not that. You can see some examples here: http://www.opiummuseum.com/
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I didn't see the link that you just provided which is a good one - history, explanations, pics, et cetera.  Well that solves that mystery!  Thanks!  On to more possibilities/research... (my eyes are getting weary from the "hunt" and dealing with this computer which is "acting up" - open up a site and then the site closes.  I just updated my firewall - probably has something to do with that.)  Anyway - thanks again for your time!

I researched smoking opium for a book. The pipe requires a porcelain knob-like piece, where the glob of opium is melted over a glass heat lamp. It's definitely not that. You can see some examples here: http://www.opiummuseum.com/