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Tiffany Silver Soldered Object - What the heck is it?
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:10 pm
by raibos
Hi. I know who made it but I don't know what it is. Tiffany Makers, silver soldered. About 5.5" dia x 3.5" tall. The top of the little font or tank is open and threaded on the inside. I'm guessing it had a burner on top? The little arms are for snuffers?
Re: Tiffany Silver Soldered Object - What the heck is it?
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2025 12:42 pm
by raibos
Hopefully bumps aren't frowned upon but I'd still like to know if anyone knows what it is
Re: Tiffany Silver Soldered Object - What the heck is it?
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:39 am
by bijoux.expert
In the past, some men had a small spirit burner, which was used to heat up tongs to shape a waxed moustache. Metal combs were also heated in a flame to straighten the hair in a beard. This object could be something like that. The arms wouldn't be needed for a snuffer, just replacing the lid would ensure the flame is extinguished. The arms look more like ring holders.