#103 Unknown Thing from the Past

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p.1 #1 · #103 Unknown Thing from the Past

This oldy does not have any markings on it... If you know what it is then please "chime in" to enlighten me. Could it be a pipe holder with a cleaner rod? Thanks for looking.

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Nov 12, 2012 at 03:21 AM

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p.1 #2 · #103 Unknown Thing from the Past

My guess ... a hanging ink well ? or hanging cigar ash tray ?

Nov 13, 2012 at 07:12 PM

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p.1 #3 · #103 Unknown Thing from the Past

Oil lamp I believe.

Nov 14, 2012 at 04:11 AM

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p.1 #4 · #103 Unknown Thing from the Past

I think it might be a Tinder Box. The rod on the right would be the steel striker. Grip it from the bottom, strike the flint on some combustibles and you've got fire.

Pretty sure that's what it is ... but not 100%

Nov 15, 2012 at 10:00 PM

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p.1 #5 · #103 Unknown Thing from the Past

Thanks for the replies! I did a Google on cinder box and various pipe/cigar ash trays and did not find anything similar. I am still thinking cigar ash tray (the metal rod would be to poke a hole in your cigar) or a pipe holder (metal rod would be to clean the pipe).

Nov 20, 2012 at 06:19 PM

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p.1 #6 · #103 Unknown Thing from the Past

“Phoebe” Grease/Lard oil lamp
http://www.wendyhamiltonantiques.com/crusie.html

Nov 27, 2012 at 04:25 AM

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