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Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Tuesday, 22 April 2014 10:48:59 AM(UTC)
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I found this ring thingee on the weekend but not sure if it actually is a ring
as the ID is only about 17mm. Seems to be brass.
Any idea's?

MK

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Posted : Tuesday, 22 April 2014 3:16:00 PM(UTC)
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I think its perhaps a finial which finished off the handle end of things like walking canes and sticks, riding crops etc. My guess it was gilded too in its day and would have looked really stunning.



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Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Tuesday, 22 April 2014 3:26:20 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: expat Go to Quoted Post
I think its perhaps a finial which finished off the handle end of things like walking canes and sticks, riding crops etc. My guess it was gilded too in its day and would have looked really stunning.


Yes Expat I wondered about that use too.
Maybe others will have more info.

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Shilo  
Posted : Tuesday, 22 April 2014 3:36:59 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Metal Kiwi Go to Quoted Post

Maybe others will have more info.

MK



The famous lost Royal Crown of the Pixies???

(sorry no help.....)
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Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Tuesday, 22 April 2014 3:49:38 PM(UTC)
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Maybe others will have more info.

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The famous lost Royal Crown of the Pixies???

(sorry no help.....)


Hah. Too late. Brett already suggested a tiny king.

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Posted : Thursday, 24 April 2014 8:45:29 AM(UTC)
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Cool find.

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