I think it’s kind of neat. Timely for sure. I recall seeing Gorby on television all the time as a kid and wondering what was on his head. I...
Last couple minutes of a sale I showed up hoping to score some silver and it was all gone. Couldn’t leave this sitting in the basement for some...
Handsome!!
I was watching a talk given by some snuff bottle experts the other day. I don’t know precisely what era they thought this trend ended but they...
I’m not saying it wasn’t used as a mask but I don’t think eye slits point towards it being used that way. The cheapest wall plaque versions of...
Sure is! Nice fat one.
That would make sense! Figured something must have been sitting in there a long time based on wear. Thanks
Chamber stick with possible missing center and a snuffer holder? For sugar cubes with little spoon or tong holder? Made by Rogers & Bro which was...
Maybe southeast Asian? The whole thing kind of gave me that general feel. It may be hard to tell in the photo maybe but the blade definitely has a...
That makes sense. African but on the slightly more technical design end of the continent generally speaking.
I kept thinking bamboo too but was too lazy to follow that thought last night. Bad Dagger!!
What if they go down though!?!?!? Ahhhhhh the never ending perilous nature of wagering on spot price is horrible. I for one will sit on the bulk...
it does very much resemble that stuff. I love always like that production style visually. I just got an old silver plated bowl that similar...
Your clarification makes this thing even more confusing lol. Now it looks like leather kind of. The finial looks to be repaired or maybe on a...
Tell me about it!
Wondering if anyone has a good idea of where either of these knives may have originated? Knife one has a unique wooden grip and blade. I’m...
Not mine I’ll start by saying. It’s in a lot described as Chinese carvings. I can’t tell what the base is that the hand sits on. Almost looks like...
Definitely not a prize piece but an excellent find!!! Since you likely have very little invested I’d at least try selling it for over scrap...
Also I thought the grip/handle was carved or turned to give it that spiral like or ribbed pattern. Is it possible its natural? Some species have...
just shy of 10” total. Absorption or application of grease/fat/tallow or just oil from extensive human hand contact or something is an interesting...
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