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Monday, January 14, 2008

Do You Know What This Is?????????????????

One of our readers has been trying to figure out what this unusual vintage item is.

I found your blog and noticed that it mentioned that if someone was looking for a 'particular vintage collectible' to contact you. I'm kind of working in reverse... I'm wondering if you would know what this item is...

Its total length is no more than 6 inches. I'm really at a loss, and would appreciate any help you can offer. Or if you can direct me to someone that could help, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Sheila

The first thing that popped into my mind was that this is part of a desk set from the quill pen era. They used fine sand in a container to pour on the paper, so the ink would dry without smearing.

The other thing that came to mind is some kind of unusual open salt, back when people didn't use salt shakers at the dinner table.

I did suggest that Shelia email Kovel's Komments, on the chance they would choose her object to identify for their free newsletter. If you know another place that might be able to help, please let us know.

OK, I put out my guesses.... now it's YOUR TURN.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS????

Labels: collectibles, collecting, Dirty Butter Estates, heirloom, identifying antiques, nostalgia, vintage

posted by Dirty Butter 11:43 AM

Comments:

Hi Dirty Butter!
I certainly do not know what that is. But if I guessed, it looks like an old heating stove. I'm probably way off!

# posted by

Sharon Lynne : January 23, 2008 11:47 PM

Well, it does look like it could be some kind of heater, doesn't it? But the size is wrong for that - about 6 inches.

Thanks for looking and guessing, anyway, Sharon Lynne!!!

# posted by

Dirty Butter : January 24, 2008 4:47 AM

I am not sure either, but it does look like a heater of some sort.

Alana

# posted by

Alana's Vintage Collectibles : February 09, 2008 10:01 AM

Thanks for stopping by, Alana. I can't imagine how it could be a heater, although I'll agree with both of you that it sure looks like one!

# posted by

Dirty Butter : February 09, 2008 12:09 PM

Sewing box? To keep tobacco in? Incense burner?

# posted by

Lynn Sinclair : February 20, 2008 4:36 AM

Hmmmmm.... Incense burner does sound like that could be what it is! That would fit with other guesses about it being some kind of heater or stove, and fits its size, too. Thanks for stopping by and giving us your guesses, Lynn.

# posted by

Dirty Butter : February 20, 2008 6:06 AM

Salesman's sample of some sort - then they don't have to lug the real thing around in the back of their buggy. Whatever the item represents, the salesman could pull out this smaller sample from his suitcase to show the prospective buyer.

# posted by

DisneyDave : March 25, 2008 1:47 AM

Thanks! Disney Dave!! That fits quite well, as everyone thought of a heater as their first choice.

I do believe you are right. I'll email Shelia and see what they think. Maybe it will fit with what she knows about how the family acquired it.

# posted by

Dirty Butter : March 25, 2008 8:43 AM

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