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ironlord1963

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What would you use this Cow for?
« on: April 19, 2010, 09:27:00 pm »
    O.k. got me a curious little fancy dancy thingy koobob, and yes it looks like a cow.   My question of course is what is this Cow used for, sure some of the more cultured folks can help.  My lady says it is just a box,  I'm sure there is something more sinster about this cow  ;).   Couple of curious things about this item.  First it does not latch shut, looks like it was not made to latch close.  The second is that deep inside there is a little hole that leads to the head, but no holes on the outside.   The hole itself measures only 1" across, and the size of the beast is just 3 1/2" Long.  O.k. any ideals?
« Last Edit: April 19, 2010, 09:31:18 pm by ironlord1963 »

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2010, 09:33:47 pm »
This is a trinket box. All kinds of animals, flowers, items are made into trinket boxes.  Cute and operational....most are not usable.  They were originally made to hold rings.  Now they are collectibles. 
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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2010, 09:56:07 pm »
Here is the larger version of your cow. I think this is his Mamma. Looks like she comes with a milk can in her tummy (Yes, seriously!)

http://www.sweetheartcollectibles.net/StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=104472&c=40005409&i=51926227
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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2010, 10:13:12 pm »
   So the Lady is right, It is just a box  :-\   :D

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2010, 12:01:48 am »
It is not just a box...it is a Holstein cowtainer for this, that, and the udder thing!  I had to say that being as I reside in the Dairy State.  ;D

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2010, 09:07:15 am »
LOL! ...and let's just hope he didn't get "milked" for too much money when he bought it!
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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2010, 09:28:46 am »
  :D  :D  :D         It was utterly Cheap,   ;)      So If I got this right I have a early form of a stash box  8)    Now I just have to figure out how to label this,  " Holstein cowtainer for this, that, and the ( Udder thing  ;) "  ),  proabably won't get the hits I need to get my $3.00 back on Ebay.  So If I can't figure out what to call it I just might get "Milked"

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2010, 10:48:56 am »
Let's hope it moooooooves quickly!  ;D
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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2010, 11:18:37 am »
This whole thread is just udderly bovine!  :D

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2010, 11:21:01 am »
Cute little piece of bovine-ature , ironlord1963 .

Sm. hole near head was for a vent for the hollow head , while in the kiln - used to prevent 'problems' as depicted in image below .
Just had to horn in on this one .

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2010, 12:01:25 pm »
No one could ever say that there was no humor on this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2010, 12:45:50 pm »
  :D  :D  :D         It was utterly Cheap,   ;)      So If I got this right I have a early form of a stash box  8)    Now I just have to figure out how to label this,  " Holstein cowtainer for this, that, and the ( Udder thing  ;) "  ),  proabably won't get the hits I need to get my $3.00 back on Ebay.  So If I can't figure out what to call it I just might get "Milked"


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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2010, 07:42:15 pm »
I'd use it for a cow-belly brie cabinet .

Might just up the yuppie appeal ....
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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2010, 08:06:54 pm »
Ironlord I think I found your little moo cow  www.southbeachgifts .com

#6 on first page click on porcelain hinged trinket keepsake boxes part 2

  # eb318/AC  about 1/2 way down on the page

very cute  (sorry no good cow jokes) :)
« Last Edit: April 20, 2010, 08:13:06 pm by wendy177 »

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Re: What would you use this Cow for?
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2010, 10:45:00 pm »
O.k. Not only is it just a box, it a modern trinket tourist kinda of thingy bob,  I knew something was sinister about this cow.  Funny thing is my lady chuckled and exclaimed It just a boz, seen them at the dollar store before.  Tales looks like I did get milked...  :-\