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01/08/13, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by haypoint
It is cast iron, so nothing a blacksmith made.
Could that be a rifle across the base, just under the reindeer?
How big is it? Tall? Wide?
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This is about 10" high and 7" wide and, yes this a rifle under the deer (flintlock), If it is a postcard holder, which it may be haypoint, where did you find it? It is all hidden by the postcard. I knew someone would find it?
haypoint what era? Maybe 1890's to early 1900's? Thanks!
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01/08/13, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by OkieDavid
Tink - that is one of the things that made me think boot jack. The tab on the bottom right used to clean the mud between the heel/sole. The tabs on the bottom of the horse shoe used to wedge your heel into for leverage and the notch on the left side to cradle the heel of the boot while you pull your foot up/out.
Nothing other than a wild guess on my part though.
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No way David, unless you wear different kind of boots down there? Naughty Nellie is a boot jack!
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01/08/13, 07:10 PM
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Hay point what you are showing, after looking again is not what I have!
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01/08/13, 07:19 PM
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I don't think it is a post card stand because the decorative portion would be covered by the post card.
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01/08/13, 07:21 PM
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I was so far off on the scale it's not even funny....I thought that silly thing was almost three feet tall. I agree that I was 100% off on that one.......slinking back to my corner now..shucks....
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01/08/13, 07:21 PM
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Could it be a door knocker? Perhaps the "stand" portion was attached to another part that attached to the door?
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01/08/13, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tinknal
I don't think it is a post card stand because the decorative portion would be covered by the post card.
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Perhaps a recipe card holder.
While preparing the recipe, the card is propped in the stand, clearly visable to the cook.
Once the dish is in the oven, the recipe card is tucked back into the recipe file box, leaving the stand totally uncovered to show off its decorativeness.
This may have been the lodge or hunting shack version as apposed to a style found in a more proper and refined kitchen.
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01/08/13, 08:19 PM
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It's a Horseshoe Plaque Trivet - here is some good information on such including
"Cast in iron, brass or bronze, most horseshoe trivets were six to seven inches in length, each weighing approximately one pound. Some had hanging rings attached to the reverse. Occasionally, larger ones were made for tabletop display, supported by a metal easel.
There were hundreds of different designs featuring fraternal symbols. Since many of those early organizations no longer exist, their histories, acronyms and symbolism can be difficult to research. A wonderful online reference is Richard Hartzog’s Complete List of Fraternal Organizations."
http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry...-luck-mementos
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01/08/13, 08:23 PM
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cast was a thought, though age and well oxidation and a few cleanings or intent could give that impression, wear ar the mold lines?
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01/08/13, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bat Farm
It's a Horseshoe Plaque Trivet - here is some good information on such including
"Cast in iron, brass or bronze, most horseshoe trivets were six to seven inches in length, each weighing approximately one pound. Some had hanging rings attached to the reverse. Occasionally, larger ones were made for tabletop display, supported by a metal easel.
There were hundreds of different designs featuring fraternal symbols. Since many of those early organizations no longer exist, their histories, acronyms and symbolism can be difficult to research. A wonderful online reference is Richard Hartzog’s Complete List of Fraternal Organizations."
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After reading this link I have to agree.
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01/08/13, 08:32 PM
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I think it is kind of like an easil but to place placards of hose races on at the track.
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01/08/13, 08:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bat Farm
It's a Horseshoe Plaque Trivet - here is some good information on such including
"Cast in iron, brass or bronze, most horseshoe trivets were six to seven inches in length, each weighing approximately one pound. Some had hanging rings attached to the reverse. Occasionally, larger ones were made for tabletop display, supported by a metal easel.
There were hundreds of different designs featuring fraternal symbols. Since many of those early organizations no longer exist, their histories, acronyms and symbolism can be difficult to research. A wonderful online reference is Richard Hartzog’s Complete List of Fraternal Organizations."
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For sure it is not a trivit. I have a wood cook stove and have maybe a doz. trivits. No way would this sit on the stove without rolling the coffee pot over. Look at the back of it in the pic. It may of had a use, but maybe just decorative. I am certain that it is not a trivit. Okie Dave look up Naughty Nellie and see a boot jack.
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01/08/13, 08:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bat Farm
It's a Horseshoe Plaque Trivet - here is some good information on such including
"Cast in iron, brass or bronze, most horseshoe trivets were six to seven inches in length, each weighing approximately one pound. Some had hanging rings attached to the reverse. Occasionally, larger ones were made for tabletop display, supported by a metal easel.
There were hundreds of different designs featuring fraternal symbols. Since many of those early organizations no longer exist, their histories, acronyms and symbolism can be difficult to research. A wonderful online reference is Richard Hartzog’s Complete List of Fraternal Organizations."
http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry...-luck-mementos |
For sure it is not a trivit. I have a wood cook stove and have maybe a doz. trivits. No way would this sit on the stove without rolling the coffee pot over. Look at the back of it in the pic. It may of had a use, but maybe just decorative. I am certain that it is not a trivit. Okie Dave look up Naughty Nellie and see a boot jack.
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01/08/13, 09:22 PM
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This is about 10" high and 7" wide and, yes this a rifle under the deer (flintlock), If it is a postcard holder, which it may be haypoint, where did you find it? It is all hidden by the postcard. I knew someone would find it?
haypoint what era? Maybe 1890's to early 1900's? Thanks!
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The one in the photo I posted is for sale on ebay right now. Yours is fanicier/nicer.
Here is another one on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Luck-HO...00365553760%26
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01/08/13, 10:12 PM
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Could be right, who knows? This is very nice decorative and I put it on my desk with some deer horn sheds and deer horn knife and left it for now to see what comes up. Thanks!
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01/08/13, 11:05 PM
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Up above the reindeer... do you see the burning Buddhist monk carrying a stick over his right shoulder with flames coming out all around him? Looks like he has a little halo too.
Don't want to impugn your taste, but that is something I would give to uncle Clem as a gag gift just to watch him sputter.
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01/09/13, 05:47 AM
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I think it was decorated with flowers and used at certain types of funerals. Like for a member of the moose or something like that.
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01/09/13, 05:56 AM
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I agree with Pancho
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Really cool piece. I know nothing about these, but my best guess, judging by the style, is that it may have some German backround or styling at least. Would love to have found that.
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01/09/13, 08:10 AM
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Thanks they have changed up things somewhat!
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When in PB, go to the upper right corner and click the link that says something like, "Switch back to the original format" or some such thing.
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01/09/13, 11:01 AM
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Hay point what you are showing, after looking again is not what I have!
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...............Just looking at it , there are two short , curved metal support arms on the bottom and a single curved post at the center of the top...........so it looks like to me it was designed too support some kind of something , with the bottom resting on the two curved arms and leaning against the top , center post . I have no idea what that could be ! , fordy
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