Would welcome any ideas on this small bronze object. As you can see from the pics it was once attached to iron. What's the reason for the two grooves, decoration or functional ?.
First thing I'd want to know: is your ruler measured in inches or centimeters? If inches, I'd agree that it's a foot off some small stand - perhaps a trivet. The grooves probably helped provide stability in a very small way - being on the bottom of the "foot" as they are, they were probably not decorative. Do you think it could be Roman?
Oh crap! Found in England... dang it could be so much more than what I was thinking!
First thing I'd want to know: is your ruler measured in inches or centimeters? If inches, I'd agree that it's a foot off some small stand - perhaps a trivet. The grooves probably helped provide stability in a very small way - being on the bottom of the "foot" as they are, they were probably not decorative. Do you think it could be Roman?
Not sure the bronze colour looks later, although the site has produced Roman artifacts and coins.
First thing I'd want to know: is your ruler measured in inches or centimeters? If inches, I'd agree that it's a foot off some small stand - perhaps a trivet. The grooves probably helped provide stability in a very small way - being on the bottom of the "foot" as they are, they were probably not decorative. Do you think it could be Roman?
Maybe I am going off on a misguided tangent, but it seems to me your piece is similar to the American Federalist Period furniture style - particularly the feet and legs of said furniture style. This furniture was made in America by such famous masters as Duncan Phyfe, and was based on British furniture from the George III era. Since George III was not a popular King in the American colonies in those days (think American Revolution), his name was not associated with the style, instead using the Federalist title to reflect the new nation's ideals. I would take this a step further and state that PERHAPS the British style, which was borrowed by the early American masters, may have been based on a Roman style. I think you have a very old piece of something, very possibly Roman. At least I hope so - that would be very exciting.
Check out the leg on the piece of Federalist (American 18th century fine furniture) furniture circled below. Notice the general similarity to your piece of bronze? The similarity between the two is upon which I've based my supposition. In other words, I'm winging it. Hi I can see what you mean ,cheers Robert,.
Hello all, I know it's been a while since I posted this "what is it" , but saw this today. It's from the "Searcher" magazine March 2003. Not saying mine is Celtic but both finds have similarities even down to the size. What do you think ?.
I think your guess is on par. The blurb about the artifact even states that it was attached to iron at one time. Interesting that it was projected to sell for quite a high price in 2001, yet failed to sell...does the article state a value for the item?
Perhaps you should have the museum look at the piece and get a write-up from them.
Regards,
Buckleboy
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1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes. Military Relics: Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
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Ist century B.C. chariot lynch pin? wow very rare... interesting... connected to iron... Its a good possibility IMHO ...even has the decorative markings on the "hoof" part. Please keep us updated.
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I think your guess is on par. The blurb about the artifact even states that it was attached to iron at one time. Interesting that it was projected to sell for quite a high price in 2001, yet failed to sell...does the article state a value for the item?
Perhaps you should have the museum look at the piece and get a write-up from them.
Regards, It appeared agin in November of that year with an estimate of £1,500 and failed to sell again. Searcher Magazine said that it's real value should only have been £100 plus !. I don't know what it eventualy sold for.
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Hi I can see what you mean ,cheers Robert,.
