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Title: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
Post by: icedgold10 on December 31, 2013, 05:05:47 PM

I got him and he was tagged as a tobacco holder. Looks like he was attached to something at one point.  No markings.  Either cast or Spelter?  Trying to figure out as much as possible about it.  6" tall by 5" wide

Title: Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
Post by: bigwull on December 31, 2013, 05:45:10 PM

i think a match holder is a better description..

Title: Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
Post by: icedgold10 on December 31, 2013, 05:46:07 PM

I thought that too.  Ideas on the style/time period?

Title: Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
Post by: mart on December 31, 2013, 08:15:39 PM

I would guess 30`s to 40`s !!

Title: Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
Post by: bigwull on December 31, 2013, 08:23:19 PM

The style by the looks of it is 17th/18th century cabin boy....and agree with Mart on year

Title: Re: Figural tobacco holder has me stumped
Post by: KC on January 01, 2014, 12:47:10 AM

Looks like his stein was broken out of his hand and a few other condition issues.

Agree looks like a match holder.