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    Posted 9 years ago

    Tina151
    (1 item)

    Bottle is 3 inches tall and 2 1/4 wide. Looks like its made out of some sort of bone. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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    1. Tina151 Tina151, 9 years ago
      I would love to know what it is, where it originated and it's age.
    2. Tina151 Tina151, 9 years ago
      No, silver on the bottom is smooth
    3. Tina151 Tina151, 9 years ago
      I believe it to be hand crafted as size and shape are a little off
    4. Tina151 Tina151, 9 years ago
      It could be...
    5. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      Looks like an inkwell to me too (??) -- with some Scrimshaw carving on the sides of it.

      Possible Silver IMHO too ??
    6. Tina151 Tina151, 9 years ago
      Sorry, what is IMHO?
    7. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      IMHO = In My Humble Opinion.....LOL
    8. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      Hi Tina! Look up Schreger lines for detecting ivory, so useful to know! I don't see any from the pics, I zoomed in as far as I could. It could also be horn, I think...I wish I knew what it was...it is so interesting to look at, I will follow and learn :)
    9. southcop southcop, 9 years ago
      yeah, Look up Schreger lines for detecting ivory!!Kinda an Inkwell
    10. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Hi there! I think it is bone, a khol recipient, so probably North African.

      http://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/cdc/kohl.php

      https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRN_T6A0OGRhZ9u8tuwrQS5F62kZl9StlZl1b1IxCXbKEAtq70_6nHV8A
    11. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      The little stick is to apply the black powder khol on the eyelid edge!
    12. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      Oh kyra! Awesome! I learn so much from you! Such a great item Tina!
    13. southcop southcop, 9 years ago
      top notch Kyratango!!congrats!
    14. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      ?? bad ?? Ô..ô why? Snifff...
    15. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Lol, I'm a bad, bad troll ! (only with some obstinate posters!) ;-))
    16. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      Lol! Kyra, we say bad in a good way too! Mostly like bad a**, like in charge! Boss! ;)
    17. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Aaah, great relief! As French, all English language subtilities can be mysteries ;-)
    18. southcop southcop, 9 years ago
      bad a** !! 'Kboss' !!
    19. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      Yes, KBoss! If you hear something is "sick," it might be good as well :D
    20. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      AAhhh... Is troll a good nickname too? ;-D
    21. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      An adorable kyratroll, who makes sense and is rational, all with a sense of humor :)
    22. noob, 9 years ago
      Can you swab inside with a Q-tip, or a longer stick, if that's what will reach? See if there's residual material inside that can be scraped or flaked off. Maybe it will be colored, and that would be a good clue. Maybe your item was a gum pot, and there's a hardened mass in there.
    23. southcop southcop, 9 years ago
      George Thorogood-Bad to the Bone
      On the day I was born
      The nurses all gathered 'round
      And they gazed in wide wonder
      At the joy they had found
      The head nurse spoke up
      Said "leave this one alone"
      She could tell right away
      That I was bad to the bone

    24. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      :)))))))
    25. Tina151 Tina151, 9 years ago
      kyratango, I think you may be correct. I tried the Q-tip suggestion from noob and it came out black! Thank you all for the comments and the entertainment! Glad I came across this site.

      Tina
    26. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      This is amazing! I believe it's an ink bottle too. You can try this site for reference. If it doesn't work, I'll find the others for you too, but try this one first. I can't find it right now but I know it's "Digger O'dell" without the quote marks, of course. another might be

      http://antiques.lovetoknow.com/Antique_Bottles_Price_List

      Actually a book store or library is more likely to give you more...we'll see.

    27. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 9 years ago
      well done .....kyratango...;-))),
    28. southcop southcop, 9 years ago
      Babababababababad to the bone!!
    29. southcop southcop, 9 years ago
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djj7jW6ny2M
    30. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      Ahh yes, classic, southcop!
    31. Tina151 Tina151, 9 years ago
      I thought this was solved until I found one for sale on Etsy, it is being described as a snuff bottle from Afghanistan, handcrafted in the 1930's, any thoughts on this? The owner of the other one does not have a lid nor the pick.
    32. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      I'm certain it is for khôl, the stick is typical (even if it hadn't been used!)
    33. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      Without all the pieces, the seller had to make a guess...:)
    34. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      Kyra wins again....yes mam' bad to da bone!!!
    35. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      Tina, the owner of the other one doesn't have a clue either...lol!!!
    36. antiquerose antiquerose, 9 years ago
      I would take this to a Museum and ask them about it .... never hurts to ask further. Keep us posted

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