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17th February 2023, 11:08 AM | #1 |
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A silly question
After ruminating over the subject for a while, i couldn't resist showing this thing and ask for opinions.
This iron object may well be a drawer knob. But something tells me it could be a heavy sword pommel. Why ? Its well elaborated shape, the patina ... and its heavy weight; 170 grams ... for a volume of 4,3 cms height and 3,5 cms. width. Please tell me my imagination is is beyond limits. . Last edited by fernando; 17th February 2023 at 01:00 PM. |
17th February 2023, 03:26 PM | #2 |
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Hello Fernando,
Take my comment with a lump of salt: I'd guess at a door knob. IMVHO, the constriction doesn't make sense for a sword pommel. And it's not in Oakeshott... Regards, Kai |
17th February 2023, 04:19 PM | #3 |
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You must be right, Kai.
It is just that, for a door knob, looks quite an 'intricate' pattern ... and unnecessarily heavy. But a knob it will be. Thanks much, |
17th February 2023, 05:21 PM | #4 |
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It certainly is a good one, Fernando!
Have a look at large doors of churches or nobility houses and I guess you'll find similar examples. Regards, Kai |
17th February 2023, 05:23 PM | #5 |
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Duly noted, Kai .
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18th February 2023, 07:04 AM | #6 |
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Looks like the inside anchour end part of a large door knocker.
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