Featured WHAT IS THIS? LOOKS LIKE LARGE LETTER HOLDER w/DANCING FROGS/LIZARDS?

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this in a 2nd hand store. The only thing I can think of is something to hold your mail/letters, but it's so big it would probably hold the NY Times!
    I know it has some age from the old screws - any idea what this was used for?
    What's with the dancing frogs/lizards? (I think they look like the frog that would turn into a prince if kissed by the princess - could this be something for kids?)
    How old it is?
    Thanks!

    COLLECTIBLES LETTER HOLDER 1AA.JPG COLLECTIBLES LETTER HOLDER 2AA.JPG COLLECTIBLES LETTER HOLDER 3AA.JPG COLLECTIBLES LETTER HOLDER 4AA.JPG
     
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  2. i need help

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    Michigan J. Frog
     
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  3. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Magazine rack?......Log holder beside the fire?......um, sorry those are my best guesses!
     
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  4. Rayo56

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  5. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    How big exactly for the platform & height of sides from there up?

    Interesting that seller seems so confident it was made for a fish bowl. (Rectangular shape makes me think aquarium would look better.) Seller in IN, so maybe is making fun of MI.

    Intriguing. Dimensions would be helpful.
     
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  6. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Here ya go.............. Yeah - all listings I've seen say "Fishbowl" or "Fishtank" stand

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  7. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Isn't that a bit bizarre? Looks like flat sided bowl fits perfectly, but it blocks the sides where viewing is the best.
     
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  8. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, kinda defeats the purpose of getting a few goldfish to watch.!

    Fill the bowl with candy - LOL!
     
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  9. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I'd never have guessed that!. I live and learn :bookworm:
     
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  10. anundverkaufen

    anundverkaufen Bird Feeder

    Wonder if they are a Robert Garrett Thew design.
     
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  11. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    That is weird how the fishbowl fits perfectly. I guess you could use this for a lot of things.
     
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  12. smcrae

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    I love it!
     
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  13. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Measures 7 3/4" wide x 8" high x 9" deep (from 1 edge to another of a frog plate/side)
     
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    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

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    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

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  17. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    thanks all - I'd have NEVER guessed that!
     
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  18. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    I immediately thought bookstand because I've seen so many in this style, but I was willing to believe it was for a goldfish bowl. :yuck:
     
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