Turned wood containers, age and wood type?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Elen Beattie, Dec 23, 2024 at 5:46 PM.

  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hello all! I haven't been able to pick up much from the auctions recently with the Canada Post strike and delays, but finally have a few items that I will be sharing today. I won these two items for next to nothing (no-one else was interested in them). I thought they looked interesting and older. They were listed only as, "Turned walnut containers". Are they walnut? What is their function? One has a lid that screws on and off, the other may be missing something but it isn't exactly the same as the other. The one without a lid is 3.25"H, the other is 3"H. Are they a little older like I thought? Any info appreciated, thanks!!
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    If I were guessing, I'd say African of all things. I have something similar sitting here with a Made in Mozambique label on the bottom and it weighs a ton. The others may actually know.
     
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  3. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    You could very well be correct, I haven't a clue- thanks!
     
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  4. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

  5. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

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  6. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I thought they looked like chess pieces !
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    they do indeed...
     
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