Antique identificaion?

jd4020 · #41 01/09/13, 01:30 PM

I really like that. My guess would be perhaps what the winner of the horse shoe championship received?

Nice!!
God bless,
jd

SteveD(TX) · #42 01/09/13, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Waiting Falcon

Horse shoes for sure with blacksmith fancy work thrown in?

This ^^^

tinknal · #43 01/09/13, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by braggscowboy

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.

Read the article in the link. It's not a "trivet" in the common sense of the word, more a commemorative piece.

braggscowboy · #44 01/09/13, 06:13 PM

A lot of fun trying to find out the intent of things from the past. Love the old things and am always looking and I enjoy sharing with the good people here. You seem to enjoy and guessing also. I am sure, "good lord willing and the creek don't rise". I will find something else to post. Cabin, thanks and I did find the switch back. Appreciate the help.

haypoint · #45 01/09/13, 06:50 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Luck-HO...00365553760%26

This is not what you have. Yours is a much more beautiful piece. But they both have a prop on the back, both have a caulk to set the postcard on.
Looking forward to your next find.