✅ SOLVED What were these crest things?

Paleopilot · Feb 26, 2013

These were found in an attic by a friend. I'm thinkin maybe just lamp deco. Anyone seen this design? They are brass and maybe painted at some time. Not sure what these thing are. :dontknow:

HutSiteDigger · Feb 27, 2013

what does the back of those look like? I may have an idea if u can get a picture of the back. thanks

Paleopilot · Feb 27, 2013

HutSiteDigger said:
what does the back of those look like? I may have an idea if u can get a picture of the back. thanks

The back is identical to the front Hut, actually I don't think there is a "back". They are well made things, whatever they were for. Thanks for any help. :icon_scratch:

yaxthri · Feb 27, 2013

A wild guess: tablecloth weights?

cdsieg · Feb 27, 2013

Paleopilot said:
The back is identical to the front Hut, actually I don't think there is a "back". They are well made things, whatever they were for. Thanks for any help.

They can't be exactly alike... the hook would be facing the other direction! LOL

Paleopilot · Feb 27, 2013

cdsieg said:
They can't be exactly alike... the hook would be facing the other direction! LOL

Oops! you're right Cindy, The reverse is the same, the castings are symmetrical. What do you suppose they were? :icon_scratch:

cdsieg · Feb 28, 2013

Paleopilot said:
Oops! you're right Cindy, The reverse is the same, the castings are symmetrical. What do you suppose they were?

I use humor when wisdom and knowledge are lacking! I have no idea!!! LOL

Breezie · Feb 28, 2013

yaxthri said:
A wild guess: tablecloth weights?

I agree it is some type of weight, but most of the tablecloth weights I've seen had a spring loaded clip to attach it to the cloth. These have no way of attaching to the fabric. My thoughts would be a weight that already has a pull-string or pull chain on it, like a window shade, ceiling fan, or ceiling light/lamp. Since there are 7 of them, all alike, and it would hook with the crest showing, I'm going with a window shade pull. Of course the one below is not like yours, but the idea is the same.
http://www.rubylane.com/item/574500-B1868/Antique-Victorian-Cast-Iron-Set

Breezie

Paleopilot · Feb 28, 2013

Breezie said:
I agree it is some type of weight, but most of the tablecloth weights I've seen had a spring loaded clip to attach it to the cloth. These have no way of attaching to the fabric. My thoughts would be a weight that already has a pull-string or pull chain on it, like a window shade, ceiling fan, or ceiling light/lamp. Since there are 7 of them, all alike, and it would hook with the crest showing, I'm going with a window shade pull. Of course the one below is not like yours, but the idea is the same.
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Set Painted Window Shade Pull Weights from north2southantiques on Ruby Lane

Breezie

Thanks Breezie! That's gotta be it. :occasion14: