What the heck is it?

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  1. Sdcookie2

    Sdcookie2 Well-Known Member

    So I have had this kicking around for 15 years. No one has been able to tell me what it is. Apprx 5" tall cold painted. The claws hold something and open/close with the turn screw.
    Anyone have any idea the purpose? PXL_20220626_201807904.MP_copy_600x1067.jpg PXL_20220626_201810723.MP_copy_600x1067.jpg PXL_20220626_201839512_copy_600x1067.jpg PXL_20220626_201814516_copy_600x1067.jpg PXL_20220626_201822801.MP_copy_600x1067.jpg
     
    Sdcookie2, Jun 26, 2022
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  2. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    Beats me! I would have to describe that as an assemblage. According to Google Lens, it's the Wizard of Oz Scarecrow music box. :bored:
     
    Darkwing Manor, Jun 26, 2022
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  3. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I wonder if it might have held a detachable scent flask.
     
    moreotherstuff, Jun 26, 2022
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    He's a musketeer. Looks like he held something originally. candle holder?
     
    evelyb30, Jun 26, 2022
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  5. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    How about to hold a hotel counter's call bell.
     
    Roaring20s, Jun 26, 2022
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  6. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Measuring from where to where? When they're not holding anything, how far in do the claws close? All the way to the point of touching each other? Does the mechanism allow you to lock the claws in a range of positions?

    I'm trying to think what could have been held that needed to be removed/replaced fairly frequently & that might have been somewhat variable in size. Seems like an accessory for a gent's dresser top or smoking room.
     
    Bronwen, Jun 26, 2022
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  7. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Maybe to hold like a spice ball .Is that cold painted Vienna bronze?
     
    johnnycb09, Jun 26, 2022
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  8. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    The "Heads of State"? marie.jpg
     
    Darkwing Manor, Jun 27, 2022
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  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    That might be...problematic.
     
    evelyb30, Jun 27, 2022
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  10. George Chaney

    George Chaney Well-Known Member

    The top held something indeed. So here is my best guess :)
    Antique french spelter? musketeer inkwell holder missing the inkwell :)

    Outside of that, I go nuttin.
     
    George Chaney, Jun 28, 2022
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  11. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Hankie holder? :happy:
     
    Figtree3, Jul 2, 2022
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