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Title: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: JakeJo on October 30, 2013, 05:44:00 PM: Attached are links to two objects I'm struggling to identify. The first I've asked dozens of people and no one knows what it is. Flickr link is here:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/10582388034_2364b9f4ba.jpg

If anyone at all can tell me what that is, I'd be appreciative. A value would be even better, but at this point I just want to know if anyone has any idea what it is.

Next is a piece of pottery I found at a garage sale, and I can't make out the signature:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2827/10582468794_d614831f21.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/10582410065_78be95e3c9.jpg

It may be nothing, but I hate being unable to read something, so I was hoping maybe someone with good eyes or experience can tell me if it's worth holding onto. Your help is appreciated. Thanks!
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: mart on October 30, 2013, 05:48:08 PM: We have problems with some of those links,, can you post your pics here please ??
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: JakeJo on October 30, 2013, 05:51:28 PM: Sure! Sorry, I'm new. Attached is the weird object I can't find:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/10582388034_2364b9f4ba.jpg)

Here is the pottery:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2827/10582468794_d614831f21.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/10582410065_78be95e3c9.jpg)

They may not be old or have value, but as I'm sure you've experienced too I hate not knowing what they are.
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on October 30, 2013, 05:53:46 PM: I know exactly what the lady object is. This is a marriage cup. The tradition is that the groom drinks from the larger goblet made by the lady's skirt. The bride drinks from the small tipping cup. Whichever one of them spills (always the bride) has to be obedient to the other.
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on October 30, 2013, 05:55:16 PM: This page offers another version of the story. I was going from memory on the story above.

http://www.german-toasting-glasses.com/bridal_cups/nuernberg_bridal_cup_story.html (http://www.german-toasting-glasses.com/bridal_cups/nuernberg_bridal_cup_story.html)
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: JakeJo on October 30, 2013, 05:56:19 PM: You rock my world. Thanks. These ones are clearly newer and probably not worth anything, but it's so good to see that I can finally say what they are.
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on October 30, 2013, 05:57:19 PM: You're welcome! Glad to have tipped your cup!!
There are several on eBay right now, prices range dramatically: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/marriage-cup (http://www.ebay.com/bhp/marriage-cup)
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: bigwull on October 30, 2013, 05:57:47 PM: Quote from: mart on October 30, 2013, 05:48:08 PM
We have problems with some of those links,, can you post your pics here please ??
The Joys of dial-up....No problems for superfast broadband...@£6.50 a month ;D
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: bigwull on October 30, 2013, 06:05:41 PM: Well done Tales... :).
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: bigwull on October 30, 2013, 06:12:58 PM: the pottery goblet...can make out ..may...... can you take a pencil rubbing of the mark...
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: mart on October 30, 2013, 06:31:13 PM: We have had a similar pottery wineglass before but it been so long,,can`t remember !! Let me look around !!
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: Rauville on October 30, 2013, 06:31:56 PM: Quote from: bigwull on October 30, 2013, 06:12:58 PM
the pottery goblet...can make out ..may...... can you take a pencil rubbing of the mark...

Try "Mayhew":
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Art-Pottery-PHIL-MAYHEW-Signed-Vase-6-Blues-Beersheba-TN-Porcelain-Tapered-Stye-/321205880320 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Art-Pottery-PHIL-MAYHEW-Signed-Vase-6-Blues-Beersheba-TN-Porcelain-Tapered-Stye-/321205880320)
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: KC on October 30, 2013, 06:33:45 PM: The first one is more commonly called a Wager Cup! Search that and you will find more than you ever want!!
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: mart on October 30, 2013, 06:47:33 PM: You posted the answer before I could get back !!

Excellent work Tales and Rauville !! Going to call Rauville "speedy" from now on !! :D
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: JakeJo on October 30, 2013, 06:50:38 PM: Hi Five everyone! Thanks for all your help. Glad I joined the forum!
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: bigwull on October 30, 2013, 09:36:02 PM: Quote from: KC on October 30, 2013, 06:33:45 PM
The first one is more commonly called a Wager Cup! Search that and you will find more than you ever want!!
Och!! you,ve missed the boat again....Tales is away ahead o, you... ;D....we,re now on the pottery goblet...
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: KC on October 30, 2013, 11:02:44 PM: Whoops!!!! :)
Title: Re: Help Identifying Two Objects
Post by: mart on October 31, 2013, 09:49:26 AM: We forgot to say Welcome !!! But saying it now !! Hope you enjoy it here !!!