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royallm

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Help to identify interesting old item
« on: May 11, 2013, 12:25:06 pm »
I recently purchased a small, 3 ft ladder with a ball head and hanger at the top. Does anyone know what this is and what it would have been used for? Picture attached. I purchased it at an antique store liquidation sale for $1. Thought it was interesting.
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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2013, 12:32:09 pm »
it looks like its for hanging a jacket on,or a suit,trousers through the rungs,jacket over the shoulders, tie round the ball, and hat on top....
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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2013, 12:36:34 pm »
My old brain..is cooking by gas tonight...I just thought of that off the cuff...then google,suit stand...and got this along with a load of others,this one is a bit more up market but its what yours is..

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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2013, 12:49:21 pm »
Thanks!!
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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2013, 12:53:30 pm »
here,s another...but its not as nice as yours, i,d be interested to know what wood is under that paint...
its proper name is a suit valet..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stylish-Tall-Valet-Clothes-Stand-suit-jacket-246-1-/280310489674?pt=UK_Storage&hash=item4143cea24a
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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2013, 01:33:30 pm »
Just known as a "men's valet" or even referred to as a valet.  They come even with wooden trays for emptying the pockets!!!!

Still used!  Not in high demand!
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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2013, 02:03:48 pm »
Quote from: KC on May 11, 2013, 01:33:30 pm
Just known as a "men's valet" or even referred to as a valet.  They come even with wooden trays for emptying the pockets!!!!

Still used!  Not in high demand!
Yes don,t they just...new cheaters for you My Dear... ;D
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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2013, 07:04:29 pm »
You two are on the ball tonight !!
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Re: Help to identify interesting old item
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2013, 04:36:08 am »
Quote from: mart on May 11, 2013, 07:04:29 pm
You two are on the ball tonight !!
Na,Na, the balls on the top of the stand....and mine,s is where its always been..... ;D
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