What-is-it question LXXXI.

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:18 pm

This sterling item was made by George W. Shiebler, New York City, around 1890.
It's 10.5 inches (26.67 cm.) long.
What was it used for?

This should not be a difficult one to identify. Just thought it was an interesting piece.
(Yes, the handle is shaped like golf clubs.)
This definitely falls into the novelty / gift catagory.

Pat.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:29 pm

Cleaning the 18k cleats on one's golf shoes?
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Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:47 pm

Hello Wev.

Well, maybe at the country clubs, but not at the public courses I play.
The book states a more common purpose.

Pat.
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byron mac donald · Post by **byron mac donald** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 3:21 am

It is for the well soaked golf balls you recover from the water hazards. They are; as with meat balls, much easier to eat when you cut them in half. I think you are missing the serving platter however. :-)
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:52 am

Uh, no Byran, that's not it.

Here's another solid silver example marked Cartier, Made in France (c. 1930).
This one is 10 inches (25.40 cm.) long.

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:42 am

Hi Pat,

Is it a marker for when your ball may interfere with your opponent's putt?

Trev.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:48 am

Hello Trev.

This item's purpose actually does not have anything to do with golf.
This is a common piece that would be used indoors.
Here's another sterling example made by Samuel Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland.

Pat.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:54 am

Something more interesting than a letter opener?
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Post by **admin** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:24 pm

No, but certainly interesting as a letter opener. Here's another odd one, can anyone guess the maker?

clue: it was made in California.

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