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Collectables => Metalware & Metalwork => Topic started by: keith on January 14, 2010, 09:53:40 PM

Title: Brass fish,for what???
Post by: keith on January 14, 2010, 09:53:40 PM

4 inches long,cast and heavy for it's size but what was it used for I haven't a clue,help please,Keith.

Title: Re: Brass fish,for what???
Post by: Anne E.B. on January 14, 2010, 10:19:51 PM

I wonder if it could be an ashtray?  I had a similar fish type ceramic ashtray dating back to the 50s and it just reminded me of it.  Any signs that its been used as one?

Title: Re: Brass fish,for what???
Post by: keith on January 15, 2010, 01:30:40 AM

Thanks Anne,did consider that but it's got none of those nasty stub marks like on the fly strikers I have,this has 'heat' marks,that bluish tinge like it has been near an open fire,really must stop buying this weird stuff,ta,Keith.

Title: Re: Brass fish,for what???
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 15, 2010, 07:46:02 PM

My guess....and ashtray, or a door stop....or something by a fireplace to hold something (???)

We all love weird stuff here....