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construction find

vertico · 2012-01-31 13:32:54

hi all, i found this on a construction job in the mid 90,s, has anyone any idea what it is? its brass or bronze and about 10cm wide and 2.5cm high. the 4 decorative bits on the side are attached to the main piece. any help on this would be great, thanks

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31-01-2012 2:32pm

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vertico

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hi all, i found this on a construction job in the mid 90,s, has anyone any idea what it is? its brass or bronze and about 10cm wide and 2.5cm high. the 4 decorative bits on the side are attached to the main piece. any help on this would be great, thanks

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#2 01-02-2012 9:09am
vertico

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anyone have any idea about this??

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#3 01-02-2012 11:19am
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It's hard to get an idea of the size of the object.
I'll guess that it is part of a Victorian or Edwardian lamp or similar fitting.

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#4 01-02-2012 5:38pm
vertico

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where can i bring it to get it identified? any ideas

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#5 01-02-2012 5:44pm
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The archaeology branch of the National Museum on Kildare Street usually can assist with identification. I believe its possible to send photos to them.

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