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Title: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: toomanymagpies on June 25, 2020, 01:25:49 PM

Hi from here
I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find a thread as to what it might be and used for
Any ideas or thoughts
Thanks in advance
From Norwich UK

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: cogar on June 26, 2020, 04:44:03 AM

It looks to me like a "special" brush with the bristles missing (fallen out/worn out).

Vintage Barbers Dusting Brush

(http://img0.etsystatic.com/037/0/6192302/il_570xN.525894752_k3rm.jpg)

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: mart on June 26, 2020, 04:54:32 PM

 Victorian silent butler !  For removing crumbs on a table after or during a meal !  The top should open to allow the help to brush crumbs into it ?  Brush would have come with it but they can get bad and be discarded if bristles fall out !

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: KC on June 27, 2020, 01:16:11 AM

Agree with Mart!  That or a Victorian Whisk Broom (missing the brush insert)!

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: cogar on June 27, 2020, 05:16:37 AM

The object in question was made with a “loop” at the end of the handle, obviously for hanging it on a nail/hook.

The picture I posted above was simply done so to “show” what I believe the bristles would have looked like.

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: Rauville on June 27, 2020, 10:48:20 AM

Hi everyone;
(I'm getting used to a new computer, and trying to remember passwords. Been staying home and away from people. In fact I even gave up talking to myself! ???)

In regard to the item in question, it almost looks "soot" covered on one end. Maybe fireplace related?

(https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/550x500/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/b/c/bcmw_-_fg1087_-_coven_hall_cast_iron_brush_and_pan_set.jpg)

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: mart on June 27, 2020, 12:33:15 PM

Fireplace instruments are usually ( like yours) uncovered !  Hope you et the new computer up  and running soon !!  I hate changing !!

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: Rauville on June 27, 2020, 03:30:21 PM

I'll be danged...who would have guessed? (Maybe a little more information would have helped.)

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-brass-horse-singe-singeing-246360346 (https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-brass-horse-singe-singeing-246360346)

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: mart on June 27, 2020, 06:43:47 PM

Ha !!  I have never heard of that tool and I have had horses all my life and still do !  Of course its an English tool so that could be why !   We need to get more info on these things !

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: KC on June 27, 2020, 08:49:52 PM

I have never heard of one either Mart.  Must have been used by the Uppity Ups!

Here's a video explanation...

https://youtu.be/anJzsY5-feU (https://youtu.be/anJzsY5-feU)

Title: Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for
Post by: mart on June 28, 2020, 12:26:32 PM

The one on your link KC had teeth on the edge !  I can see how that one would work but this one doesn`t have teeth on the leading edge !!  But its close enough to be correct !!