It’s me again! lol
I have this awesome item and I don’t know what it’s used for! It’s brass or possibly bronze. It is stamped on the back “Made in Israel” the larger piece is also stamped “The Map of Israel” and is in that shape! As you see, the smaller pieces are removable and one has a lid that opens. My question is..Do you know what it is used for? It’s a interesting piece!
Thanks again for any help!
Rick
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RicksVintagePlus Reputation: 54 See RicksVintagePlus' booth |
I think it is to hold oysters into position. Happy Thanksgiving Rick, Monty
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MONTROSE Reputation: 8354 See MONTROSE's booth |
Could it be an incense burner?
The lidded compartment to hold the powder?
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reksplace36 Reputation: 1267 See reksplace36's booth |
Definitely a ‘wow’ piece.
Sorry can’t help … first I thought it’s a kind of an ink well.
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BlueBoy Reputation: 869 See BlueBoy's booth |
I found a patent number on this item, I don’t have the right computer setup to view, but, the number is 703 and is dated by the patent office as..April 21, 1838!!
Maybe someone could find some more info on this item for me!
Rick
johngermaine..I did notice that Israel has a patent office too…Rick
Thank you to everyone who responded! I think I’ll just list it as Israel metalware and hope that someone who sees it will tell me what it is for sure…Rick
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RicksVintagePlus Reputation: 54 See RicksVintagePlus' booth |
What size is it? Maybe it is to hold tobacco, and a place to rest the pipe bowls in. [The first thing I thought of, too, was oysters on the half shell.]
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RedbirdRidge Reputation: 112 See RedbirdRidge's booth |
Have no idea what this has to do with that…but here is all I could find of Pat No 703 April 21, 1838
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yes there is a Patent office in Israel, but Israel (per se) did not exist in 1838…and the information, ie number and date is invalid in their data base
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ccmom Reputation: 12648 See ccmom's booth |
Maybe that is a patent number for Israel? Dunno on this one at all but it’s very fascinating to look at.
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johngermaine Reputation: 576 See johngermaine's booth |
Does appear to be a oyster holder…
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PENNYLANE_TREASURES_ Reputation: 166 See PENNYLANE_TREASURES_'s booth |
I’m going to send the photos off to a friend of mine.
Ok sent photos with your Desc.
When I get an answer, will let you know.
I do know they were going to be gone for the Holidays, so it may take awhile.
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Foxy_Lady_Boutique Reputation: 54 See Foxy_Lady_Boutique's booth |
Is it possibly a ink well and pen holder? Just thought to throw that out there it is a different shaped item.
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AtticCollection Reputation: 75 See AtticCollection's booth |
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