Old Looking Brass Thingy

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    The green is paint rather than verdigris. Don't know if original or not but when I tried to wash the piece, the paint comes off easily with rubbing.
    Any idea what is this, old or not, origin etc.
    It stands about 4 3/4" to the top of the handle.
    Thanks

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    kardinalisimo, Aug 27, 2015
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Almost looks like an ashtray... It may be but it seems it was for putting a flame out.
    Are those burns around the mouth?
     
    KingofThings, Aug 27, 2015
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I think that mask is a famous one from Pompeii ? Id go with tourist trinket ahtray .
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    As would I.
     
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  5. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Yeah, looks like something was burning inside.
     
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