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« on: June 13, 2010, 11:07:01 AM »
hi peter.

here's a few to get your teeth into.  a pewter type, foot shaped wotsit, with pattern and a button with crown and what looks like C I V  underneath.

all help appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010, 03:33:17 PM »
The pewter one looks like the stock of a toy gun Wink
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2010, 04:44:28 PM »
i'll go along with fred looks like a toy rifle ,sorry cant help with button .well done  Cool
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2010, 05:28:24 PM »
Well done Alan

I agree with the toy rifle stock - well spotted.

The button I think is a Civil Defence one - WWII era

Nice finds

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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2010, 05:33:28 PM »
NICE FINDS HANDYMAN WELLDONE BUTTY..GREAT STUFF.
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2010, 06:01:44 PM »
Nice finds Alan, It does look part of a toy gun and the crown on the button looks to early for civil defence, more 19thC. Try looking for the 104th Regiment of Foot,
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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2010, 08:56:25 PM »
wow guys -- thnaks for the help, now you mention it, it certainly looks like the stock of a toy gun, i'm amazed that they produced such superb designs on them though.

thx geoff, for the info re the crown, an initial search suggested  it could be something to do with the City Imperial volunteers, for the Boer war.

i was wondering if you have any further leads/websites/links that could point me in the direction of where to go to find out more about this button.

cheers & thx all for helping out with the ID.
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2010, 09:01:22 PM »
Interesting finds Alan. Looks like my work has been done by Geoff Wink
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2010, 09:02:52 PM »
thx peter for taking the time to research the finds.

much appreciated indeed.

cheers

alan
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« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2010, 03:44:02 AM »
Quote from: peterh on June 13, 2010, 09:01:22 PM
Interesting finds Alan. Looks like my work has been done by Geoff Wink

Now I feel guilty Undecided
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« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2010, 03:12:58 PM »
Well Alan we may have to eat our words, I have just found this on the Colchester treasure hunting page and it's marked as a "Bowl leg"
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« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2010, 04:19:41 PM »
Hi geoff

thats very interesting indeed. i have been researching lace chapes, but i'm now fairly certain that the object doesn't fit into that category.

the concept of toy gun barrel is a good one, but it seems the missing bit makes the stock handle upside down, when fitted.

a bowl leg, is a strong possibility, as many pots came straight out of the 'fire' onto the table. they needed something to rest on ... this decorated bowl leg could be one of 3, designed to support such a bowl.

the jury is still out, but its  a very interesting find.

thanls for bringing the link to my attention Geoff.

look forward to seeing you at the next rally,

cheers

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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2010, 05:40:26 PM »
No Alan, forget oven wear. think wire frame that a glass bowl sits in. More like an ornate fruit bowl stand.
The gun idea is good one still, but you've got the wrong idea again it's not the barrel, it's the stock.
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« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2010, 07:09:40 PM »
my money is still on it being the stock of a toy rifle, you can see a groove on the right hand side for the bolt action  Wink
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« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2010, 07:24:34 PM »
some interesting thoughts to consider.

thanks guys, it is appreciated.

cheers

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