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Title: what is it
Post by: buddyjeff on October 19, 2012, 03:41:39 PM

Can someone yell me what this is and how old

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: JoshandLila on October 19, 2012, 04:25:57 PM

how big is it? heavy?

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: buddyjeff on October 19, 2012, 04:27:31 PM

Ya it's kinda of heavy and the size of a hand

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: fancypants on October 19, 2012, 07:05:35 PM

I'm curious , buddyjeff , (as to it's size) ... does it seem it has a 'footprint' the size of a horseshoe , or perhaps a sadiron ?

Looks like s/o has recently ground/filed off some metal   ... it seems to be a paired/repaired item , most surely a tool ! ... also , are there any 'measuring-type' marks i/s the cool little (iron?) object ....

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: sapphire on October 19, 2012, 07:15:58 PM

Am I seeing a hollow or recessed bottom? 

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: JoshandLila on October 19, 2012, 08:21:45 PM

I almost want to say its some kind of crucible

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: greenacres on October 19, 2012, 08:27:38 PM

http://www.old-woodworking-tools.net/unknown-hand-tool.html

Just found this great website! It may help you.

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: JoshandLila on October 19, 2012, 08:45:01 PM

does it look like its been beaten with a hammer on the top?

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: greenacres on October 19, 2012, 08:51:39 PM

http://www.auctionwally.com/appraisals/whats-it-worth-appraisal-of-antique-carpenters-chest.html

The appraisal of this chest was $225.00, they give a quick price and a wholesale price. It's not the same look, but it will give you an idea.

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: JoshandLila on October 20, 2012, 12:35:17 AM

lol, wrong topic greenacres but I appreciate the link, thanks

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: bigwull on October 20, 2012, 09:18:11 AM

Quote from: greenacres on October 19, 2012, 08:51:39 PM

http://www.auctionwally.com/appraisals/whats-it-worth-appraisal-of-antique-carpenters-chest.html

The appraisal of this chest was $225.00, they give a quick price and a wholesale price. It's not the same look, but it will give you an idea.

Can we have some of whatever you,ve been on....you crease me up..... ;D ;D

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: mart on October 20, 2012, 10:36:36 AM

Where did you get this ??  Found, bought ????

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: buddyjeff on October 20, 2012, 10:47:55 AM

I found it buried in the ground and yes it's kind of looks like someone hit it with a hammer

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: buddyjeff on October 20, 2012, 11:14:52 AM

its 6" tall and 3" wide and looks like a small horseshoe

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: buddyjeff on October 20, 2012, 11:19:06 AM

also the bottom edge is sharp

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: Rauville on October 20, 2012, 11:32:54 AM

Looks like a punch used by a shoemaker, for cutting out heel leathers for shoes. ???

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on October 20, 2012, 11:33:36 AM

I thought it was a crucible at first too, but your hand would be vulnerable when it was filled with molten metal. Very interesting!

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: buddyjeff on October 20, 2012, 11:37:13 AM

that is exactly what it is just saw one on ebay thanks

http://compare.ebay.com/like/150925631338?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

Title: Re: what is it
Post by: mart on October 20, 2012, 11:39:19 AM

Excellent Rauville !!