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marcylove

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poison pot?
« on: October 22, 2010, 11:25:54 pm »
I went back to FIL's house today got some really cool pictures of some real interesting stuff.

This has only been described to me as a 'poison pot'.  Where hunters (?) would keep their poison, and dip their arrowheads in it... ???

There are no identifying marks, it is very heavy.  at first glance it looks like stone, but the bottom was buffed to a shine.  not sure what kind of metal it would be.  There are etchings in the bottom that I can only guess my FIL made.

I'm not even sure where to start looking for this one... :P
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2010, 11:58:48 pm »
Now that is pretty darn cool. :)
While I can't offer too much insight, it does appear to be solid brass or bronze from the pictures. What does the etching on the bottom say? Did your father in law put that when he bought it or was it already there? I can make out "1963."
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2010, 12:21:16 am »
i don't know exactly when, but the kids did grow up with it around, so at least 30, 40 years... it's just a bunch of numbers...it almost looks like a ssn..
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2010, 08:19:05 am »
Was your FIL from NY?  
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2010, 09:32:44 am »
Interesting! My first reaction was that it reminded me of a lead smelting pot, but it is far too ornate and there is no evidence of it ever having been put over heat from what I can see. It doesn't look like something that would be sold to tourists by a reservation either. I wonder if it could be from the 1880's to 1900's period when Buffallo Bill's show was all the rage? Very interesting piece, this will be a good thread to follow.
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2010, 01:18:19 pm »
How interesting....the pic of the bottom with all the markings disappeared!
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2010, 01:22:36 pm »
I hope no one's worried about the SS Info I posted...  That's public domain, easily accesable, and absolutely NOTHING you can do with it (like get a credit card)... I'll delete if someone's worried...
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2010, 01:46:44 pm »
That is odd KC !!! 
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2010, 01:55:16 pm »
sorry guys, had to take it off it was my FIL ssn, and hubby wanted it down...SO I'm just posting part of it.
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2010, 01:56:18 pm »
You're right on on that Oceans64.  No problem on that.  We have many items that show up with SSN's.

60's through 80's  they encouraged you to engrave items with your SSN's in case of theft.  Now that isn't encouraged....
It helps you identify time lines tho!


Your FIL is named Hazel?  
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2010, 02:05:20 pm »
I took down my info too...  Let hubby know (so he doesn't worry) that soon it will be out there BUT there is no way anyone can use it.  As soon as you let SS know they flag it and update their database. Within months/weeks it is available to the public... 
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2010, 02:19:15 pm »
very very interesting KC................. .....  8)
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2010, 02:26:49 pm »
haha  no it wasn't Hazel  :D  That's interesting, he did ingrave 1968 so that is probably when he got it. 
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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2010, 03:35:15 pm »
Yes, I remember my Dad engraving anything that would stand still with his SSN.  We even put them on our checks!

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Re: poison pot?
« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2010, 06:56:02 pm »
soooooooooo...went back to the house and re-examined the pot and I found an inscription.  I can't believe I missed it before  :P

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