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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 13 May 2017, 03:01
by Stanley
You are trying hard Gloria and deserve a big clue. It's a classic stockman's knife. Now tell me what the various blades were intended for......

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 14 May 2017, 04:07
by Stanley
That went well! The longest blade with the shape in it is a general purpose blade. The straight edge is a 'lamb foot' knife used for trimming the feet of sheep for foot rot. The curved blade is a castrating knife for opening the scrotum and removing the testicles.
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 15 May 2017, 03:28
by Stanley
Try this one....

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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 15 May 2017, 12:37
by Gloria
A type of twitch??

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 15 May 2017, 12:48
by Cathy
Is it for castrating male farm stock?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 16 May 2017, 02:50
by Stanley
I can see where you are both coming from and you are close but in the wrong area. It's an archaic tool, no call for them today. It's blacksmith made and beautiful quality.......

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 16 May 2017, 06:44
by Wendyf
Sugar cutters?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 17 May 2017, 02:21
by chinatyke
Tonsilectomy (is this a word?) "surgical" implement? Yuk!

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 17 May 2017, 02:38
by Stanley
Wendy has it spot on, a kitchen implement for cutting chunks of loaf sugar.......
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 17 May 2017, 18:11
by plaques
This is an old embroidered fire screen (1932) bought some years ago when we had open fires. Price £2 at a second hand outlet. The question is .. What kind of birds are shown on the screen? I don't really know and can only make a guess.
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 May 2017, 00:41
by chinatyke

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 May 2017, 02:43
by Stanley
Love birds? Based on doves....

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 May 2017, 07:09
by Gloria
Fire bird......a Russian fairytale character maybe.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 May 2017, 08:19
by plaques
Gloria. What a good suggestion. Firebird, ---Fire screen, Phoenix , I would have never have thought of that. No artistic imagination, strictly an anvil man.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 18 May 2017, 18:08
by plaques
I'll close this one down and settle for a dove of some description and a firebird. Thanks Gloria.
To continue the theme of birds one more time. This one's in Nelson, China may get it, what is it? and where is it?
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 19 May 2017, 03:01
by Stanley
From the tuft on the head, a Secretary Bird. The tuft looks like pens stuck behind the ear.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 19 May 2017, 03:42
by chinatyke
Don't know why I should get it? Sorry, I've no idea but I've a feeling we've seen it before on here.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 19 May 2017, 04:17
by Marilyn
Cuckoo?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 19 May 2017, 08:50
by plaques
Stanley has got it. A secretary bird. It even has a snake in its mouth. An African bird that features on the South African flag. Actually it is a very tall bird which doesn't come across too well in the carving. Can be seen in Marsden Park, Nelson with loads more very interesting carvings. Worth a walk round on a nice day.
Why did I think China would get it? Well you seem to be very observant in this sort of things and you appear to be clued up on Ornithio Ornitholiol BIRDS.!
Next Object Please.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 20 May 2017, 03:33
by Stanley
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If you know keep quiet for a while.....

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 20 May 2017, 05:38
by Marilyn
Well I'm NOT sure, so I will have a go ( still hoping to win a car or an overseas holiday!)
But they look like components to make darts from...the grip of the dart?

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 20 May 2017, 06:49
by Cathy
I know what they are :cool4: ... Sort of.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 20 May 2017, 09:02
by PanBiker
It's test to see if you are paying attention. :extrawink: :laugh5:

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 20 May 2017, 10:39
by Big Kev
I know, I know :laugh5:

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Posted: 20 May 2017, 11:32
by Marilyn
You lot are cruel. Obviously "Blokey" stuff I have not bothered with..
( sniff) I shall return to my knitting and leave you to it...