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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florence, Italy
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I bought an item at auction, because I was curious and I didn't understand what it was.
Now I have it in my hands, but I still can't understand what the hell it is. And I don't even understand which part of the world it comes from ... I thought it was a work tool, but it seems to me that it is too richly decorated, even in a rather "delicate" way, with inserts in copper, brass, braided iron wire ... Anyone have an idea? |
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Black Forest, Germany
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I don't know what this is but for me the end of the grip looks like a cowboy or western boot. Maybe it is a tool to ease pulling on or of these boots?
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND
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What about a tool to remove stones from horse's hooves?
Does the pointy bit hinge shut? I agree that the handle looks like a western boot but I can not see how one would use it to aid putting on or taking off boots. Stu |
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: France
Posts: 206
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Could it be a trocar for cow paunch ?
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Jerusalem
Posts: 274
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Mmmm. No answers here.
![]() Does't look North American West though. Perhaps Mexico or South America because there is something about it that say Spanish. It is not for treating hoofs because you need something short and very sturdy for that. JBG's suggestion, a trocar for cow paunch is interesting (autch), but I don't know if that would be something to carry around by cattle herders. We need a cowboys expert! |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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It looks like some type of sickle.
Possibly Bengali? Regards Richard |
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