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Large brass spider, what's it?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by tyeldom3, Jul 21, 2017.

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  1. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    I've looked for letter holder, mail holder, toast holder, etc., but can't find another like it. What is it?
    Unmarked. About 5 3/4" high, x 10" wide, x 7 1/4" deep (at furthest points). Thanks for your time.:) a1.jpg a2.jpg a3.jpg a4.jpg a5.jpg
     
    tyeldom3, Jul 21, 2017
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  2. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    it is just a small sculpture not to hold anything but useful for that. I am terrified of spiders but I love jewelry made into spiders as well as "sculptures".
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Jul 21, 2017
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  3. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Probably someone in an metal arts class playing with brass brazing rods.
     
    Hollyblue, Jul 21, 2017
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  4. KingofThings

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

    Exactly.
    A lot of this done in the 70s.....I made some myself with one being 3 different sized Velocipedes in a row which I still have. :)
    ~
    Interested if parting with it please. :)
     
    KingofThings, Jul 21, 2017
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  5. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    @gregsglass
    Greg I don`t wish to terrify you but I thought I`d show what I`ve just got in, the bottom right one is 4 inches.:D

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    daveydempsey, Jul 21, 2017
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  6. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    Wonderful, thanks Greg, Holly & King! Makes sense, I like the word sculpture the best;):kiss:.
    King, I'm not sure what I'm doing with it yet, but will let you know when I decide.
    Greg, I am also terrified of spiders!:confused:, but I kind of like this guy.
     
    tyeldom3, Jul 21, 2017
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  7. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    Yikes, are they dead? Oh they are horrible.:eek:
     
    tyeldom3, Jul 21, 2017
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  8. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Davey,
    You are trying to kill me aren't you? Is that one on the right on top an ant, I do not think spider?
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Jul 21, 2017
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  9. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Yes its a Giant Ant.

    Its my new hobby, :D:D

    They were too good to turn down, they are all dead, giant paper weights.

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    daveydempsey, Jul 21, 2017
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  10. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I remember when I was a tiny tot I trapped a large wobbly looking brown spider about the size of a golf ball. It was in a glass jar and as a kid I shook it. I almost stroked out since the Momma spider was covered with hundreds of tiny baby spiders all over her back , which is why looked like a golf ball.!!!!
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Jul 21, 2017
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  11. KingofThings

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

    WHOA!!!!
     
    KingofThings, Jul 21, 2017
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  12. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I love those,Davey ! I love the brass spider too!
     
    johnnycb09, Jul 21, 2017
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  13. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    You want to know what that brass thing is? Its the stuff of my nightmares tonight...........................

    Thanks...............I think...........

    On the other hand, Davey's collection doesn't phase me...........we kept tarantulas when I was a kid - and a 6 foot python..........and we raised mice (in addition to the farm animals, cats, dogs, kennel dogs, etc.)...........can you guess what the mice were for??????
     
    Mansons2005, Jul 21, 2017
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  14. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
     
    tyeldom3, Jul 21, 2017
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  15. KingofThings

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

    Chewing perfect arches in your baseboards?
    ;)
     
    KingofThings, Jul 21, 2017
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  16. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice


    fun reply, but YOU do know, dontcha?:cool:
     
    Mansons2005, Jul 21, 2017
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  17. KingofThings

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

    I do. :)
     
    KingofThings, Jul 21, 2017
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  18. Ihaveolditems

    Ihaveolditems Active Member

    Lemme guess doing clandestine research on these mice. Or making them run in hamster wheels to power a giant rupe Goldberg machine that opens a beer? Let me know if I'm getting close here...
     
    Ihaveolditems, Jul 23, 2017
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  19. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Pythons have to eat you know.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Jul 23, 2017
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  20. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    tyeldom -
    I would save it and use it for Halloween.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Jul 23, 2017
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