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toomanymagpies

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I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« on: June 25, 2020, 01:25:49 pm »
Hi from here
I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find a thread as to what it might be and used for
Any ideas or thoughts
Thanks in advance
From Norwich UK
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2020, 04:44:03 am »
It looks to me like a "special" brush with the bristles missing (fallen out/worn out).

Vintage Barbers Dusting Brush

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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2020, 04:54:32 pm »
 Victorian silent butler !  For removing crumbs on a table after or during a meal !  The top should open to allow the help to brush crumbs into it ?  Brush would have come with it but they can get bad and be discarded if bristles fall out !
« Last Edit: June 26, 2020, 05:01:28 pm by mart »
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2020, 01:16:11 am »
Agree with Mart!  That or a Victorian Whisk Broom (missing the brush insert)!
« Last Edit: June 27, 2020, 01:19:38 am by KC »
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2020, 05:16:37 am »
The object in question was made with a “loop” at the end of the handle, obviously for hanging it on a nail/hook.

The picture I posted above was simply done so to “show” what I believe the bristles would have looked like.
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2020, 10:48:20 am »
Hi everyone;
(I'm getting used to a new computer, and trying to remember passwords. Been staying home and away from people. In fact I even gave up talking to myself! ???)

In regard to the item in question, it almost looks "soot" covered on one end. Maybe fireplace related?

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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2020, 12:33:15 pm »
Fireplace instruments are usually ( like yours) uncovered !  Hope you et the new computer up  and running soon !!  I hate changing !!
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2020, 03:30:21 pm »
I'll be danged...who would have guessed? (Maybe a little more information would have helped.)

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-brass-horse-singe-singeing-246360346
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2020, 06:43:47 pm »
Ha !!  I have never heard of that tool and I have had horses all my life and still do !  Of course its an English tool so that could be why !   We need to get more info on these things !
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2020, 08:49:52 pm »
I have never heard of one either Mart.  Must have been used by the Uppity Ups!

Here's a video explanation...

https://youtu.be/anJzsY5-feU
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Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2020, 12:26:32 pm »
The one on your link KC had teeth on the edge !  I can see how that one would work but this one doesn`t have teeth on the leading edge !!  But its close enough to be correct !!
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