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BamaLisa

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Any Idea what this is?
« on: July 23, 2014, 09:52:54 am »
I've asked everyone I've known and I still have no idea what this is and if its worth anything?
thanks for your help,
Lisa
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2014, 10:30:59 am »
Hi and welcome!

Can you please give a little more detail.  Such as size, weight, material it is made from.  Any history of how you came into acquiring it and any knowledge beforehand.  :)

Also, A better picture of the top and hooks?

Does it open?  Are there any markings on it anywhere?
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2014, 01:27:35 pm »
not sure why it's not posting maybe photos?  OK on my third time now :)  it's 9 1/2 tall by  8" wide no markings, its feels like a metal or brass of somekind no sure about the weight.  It has a hole cut out of the bottom and the metal sticks are held inside with somekind of pipe holder.  I got at a yard sale years ago and everyone keeps asking me what is that...and I tell them I don't know!!!  So maybe I can find out.
I'm going to upload one photo at a time so it will post...if anyone can attach them to the post I'd appreciate it.  thanks for your time, Lisa :-\
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2014, 02:57:50 pm »
Welcome to the forum , BamaLisa !

You might take a peek @ the 'main; antiques questions 'page' & check out the section @ the top of the page , concerning info on loading pictures , for starters .
If that doesn't work/help , let the forum members know again , o.k. ?

My first glance @ your cool little item makes me think that it may have been used in conjunction with a lantern , as with the old 'smudge-pots' that were in use for warning drivers on roads of hazards/road work/workers ahead .

You could check with a magnet to see if it's made from steel , or not .
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2014, 04:00:28 pm »
Definitely have my curiosity up about pipes inside!

Oh my goodness fancypants.  Haven't heard the term smudge pot in years!!!  We used to have to put them out in the orange groves when freezing weather came on.  Remember them using them on the highways growing up (before the battery and solar lights came along on construction areas).

Never seen a smudge pot have a topping like this!

Did it ever look like it had soot inside of it?

Are there any threads on the opening on the bottom?

I was thinking a hanging lantern.
« Last Edit: July 23, 2014, 04:03:16 pm by KC »
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2014, 10:10:01 pm »
hope this works
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2014, 10:11:33 pm »
another photo
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2014, 10:15:35 pm »
""You could check with a magnet to see if it's made from steel , or not .""

Yes a magnet sticks right on it!!!
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2014, 06:58:36 am »
Does the bottom look like it either sat on something else or that a solid bottom was attached at some time ?? Do the metal rods come all the way out ?? Are there hooks at both ends or just the top ??  My first impression is a coal heater of some type but would need a bottom of some sort !!
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2014, 07:58:39 am »
Are there any traces of carbon or soot on the inside? Try wiping it with a white cloth.
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2014, 12:17:27 pm »
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a , I have no clue what it is, lol.
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2014, 12:43:40 pm »
Ha !!  Nor do I !!
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2014, 01:18:08 pm »
Maybe a primitive Moroccan lantern ?
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2014, 05:36:14 pm »
Could be but no bottom !! Maybe to sit over a candle ??
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Re: Any Idea what this is?
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2014, 08:10:21 pm »
it does look like it should sit on something, kinda looks like someone cut a whole in it the bottom maybe to clean it? the whole is not what I would call round...its mis-shape...  Its rusty on the inside I don't see any soot.  hooks on the top side bottom of sticks are straight.....the pipe holders on the inside move back and forth by turning little knob on the outside....yal think this is different, I have a few other things I got from the same yard sale, and I'm thinking its kind of freaky!  Once I find out what this is I'd love for you all to look at the other two items I have.  thanks for your time!!  Just hoping I didn't jinx myself  ???
Lisa
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