I found "Flipper" today ! !

[CoinandRelicMan]

Found this very heavy dolphin artifact today! Wonder what its uses were?




Wild shot in the dark, "Flipper" used as a pipe tamper It does fit into my fingers perfectly when nose down.

 

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[rodarian]

Whatever it was used for, it is really cool. A swimmingly great find.

 

[texjim]

Looks like there is a hole in the dorsal fin, maybe a necklace or a key chain.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Whatever it was used for, it is really cool. A swimmingly great find.

Hi rodarian, thanks brother !

Looks like there is a hole in the dorsal fin, maybe a necklace or a key chain.

Hi texjim, can't really tell if it goes through but if it does then a possible watch fob also ?

 

[Garrett424]

Cool find.
What's it made out of??

 

[bootybandit]

Very nice! Are there any attachment areas on it?

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Cool find.
What's it made out of??

See yellow color in some of the rub marks with 10X loupe , so think it is likely brass.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Very nice! Are there any attachment areas on it?

Hi bootybandit , top dorsal fin seems to have a attach but is filled with rust.

 

[bootybandit]

Likely was hanging off something, although, I doubt it was a necklace pendant. (Looks Heavy)

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Likely was hanging off something, although, I doubt it was a necklace pendant. (Looks Heavy)

Hi again bootybandit =)
Could you imagine a watch-fob that was also used as a pipe-tamper or do I just have a wild imagination ?
The house there was built in 1800s according to its owner.

 

[treblehunter]

It has that 1700's artistic look to it, I don't know what else to call it.
Maybe part of a wind chime?

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

It has that 1700's artistic look to it, I don't know what else to call it.
Maybe part of a wind chime?

Thats a possible I guess, the item has Grey paint to match a real dolphins color, maybe the item is purely decorative, at this point I am not sure what the items original use was! It is all just guessing games and conjecture.

 

[Mr.T]

A door knocker? Nice find whatever it is.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

A door knocker? Nice find whatever it is.

Hi Mr.T =) If it was there would be an attachment point on the tail don't ya think? It has attachment point on the top middle fin only. Still a good idea tho =) Agree on it being nice, it sure has caused a lots of head scratching on this end, and it made the hunt interesting, cause variety sure helps when no old coins turn up and of course you keep hoping !
Thanks for the reply !

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[jewelerguy]

that's really cool. my vote is for part of a wind chime

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

that's really cool. my vote is for part of a wind chime

Think that wind-chime bottom pendulum weight is best idea so far ! Anyone else think so ?

 

[Mr.T]

Hi Mr.T =) If it was there would be an attachment point on the tail don't ya think? It has attachment point on the top middle fin only. Still a good idea tho =) Agree on it being nice, it sure has caused a lots of head scratching on this end, and it made the hunt interesting, cause variety sure helps when no old coins turn up and of course you keep hoping !
Thanks for the reply !

Hi again- Thats what got me puzzled, but heres something I saw
that could help. Or not. This is a photo of an imitation door knob I found.
Obviously it's just another guess, but it's been fun trying to figure out.

Out of curiosity, I would be looking back there to see if any of the hardware on the building was painted the same grey. Railings, Weather Vein etc.
Anyway, great piece. gl hh

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Think it is solved now , wind chime bottom pendulum weight !!!

Hi again- Thats what got me puzzled, but heres something I saw
that could help. Or not. This is a photo of an imitation door knob I found. View attachment 1052515
Obviously it's just another guess, but it's been fun trying to figure out.
Anyway, great piece. gl hh

Hey Mr.T very neat photo there ! Think this is link shows how it was used, look at the bottom of the chime !!

Bell Top Dolphin Wind Chime - Dolphins Unlimited