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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Steve Shubinski, Jul 21, 2021.

  1. Steve Shubinski

    Steve Shubinski Well-Known Member

    My Mom had this as part of her collection but I have no idea what it may have been used for or the age. It appears to be either ivory or bone and the only thing that makes sense to me is a bottle brush based on the shape. It is about 9 7/8" long. Thanks in advance for any help.

    brush 1.jpg brush 2.jpg brush 3.jpg Brush 4.jpg
     
    Steve Shubinski, Jul 21, 2021
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Looks like bone.
     
    Bronwen, Jul 21, 2021
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  3. Tahmoor girl

    Tahmoor girl Active Member

    Pipe cleaning brush?
     
    Tahmoor girl, Jul 21, 2021
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  4. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

    I wonder if anyone can tell if the writing on it is Arabic? That might be a good clue, determining what language that little inscription is written in.
     
    LauraGarnet02, Jul 21, 2021
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  5. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    maybe for cleaning waterpipes
     
    Fid, Jul 22, 2021
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, it is Arabic script. Arabic script is also used for some non-Arabic languages, for instance Persian, Urdu, and Malay.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 22, 2021
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  7. Steve Shubinski

    Steve Shubinski Well-Known Member

    As always, thanks to all for the great information.
     
    Steve Shubinski, Jul 22, 2021
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  8. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    I believe this is a bone fly swish with all the horse hair cut off.
     
    808 raver, Aug 28, 2021
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    that's not a bad call..........:happy:
     
    komokwa, Aug 29, 2021
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