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Identification of Object - Possibly Georgian/Victorian

  • 24-02-2019 11:37am
    #1
    Victorian House
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I don't know if this falls under 'archaeology' or whether it would be more antiques.

    Weight: 120g
    Measurements: 155mm L x 80mm W x 20mm D (bowl) / 50mm D (end of handle)
    Material: Likely copper

    Would anyone know what this object would be used for? It seems like a ladle or measuring spoon but is quite small. I can't understand why there are three divots around the main section, which wouldn't be helpful for pouring anything out.

    Found in garden of a georgian/victorian property and Barry's tea bag for reference.

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    Album of images: https://imgur.com/a/JUSR0Wl
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  • #2
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,065 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    My first thought daft as it may be is an ashtray?

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • #3
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,221 ✭✭✭pablo128


    Wibbs wrote: »
    My first thought daft as it may be is an ashtray?

    That's what came to my mind too. It looks in very good condition too.


  • #4
    Victorian House
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Victorian House


    Thanks - that is a very interesting suggestion. It fits the timeline (1860s onwards for cigarettes?), explains the three divots and the small size of the utensil.


  • #5
    bogwalrus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭bogwalrus


    Looks very like a cast iron skillet ashtray. Plenty of images on Google.


  • #6
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,221 ✭✭✭pablo128


    I found this online. It looks very similar.


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  • #7
    Victorian House
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Victorian House


    pablo128 wrote: »
    I found this online. It looks very similar.

    The post notes the same exact measurements as the one I found! Thanks.


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