WHAT IS THIS? AN ANTIQUE KEY POSSIBLY?

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Posted 9 years ago

Maltool1
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I FOUND THIS IN A DESK BELONGING TO A RELATIVE FROM LONG AGO. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS? IT SAYS MADE IN ENGLAND ON IT AND HAS AN UNUSUAL PATTERN OF ROUND DIMPLES IN RECTANGULAR BOXES ON ONE SIDE. IT APPEARS TO BE MADE OF CAST OR FORGED IRON AND SPRING STEEL. HELP! 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 1"

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Efesgirl, 9 years ago
LOL I have not the slightest idea - but it is interesting!
TallCakes, 9 years ago
mouth organ or Jew's harp
Maltool1, 9 years ago
Thank you very much!
TallCakes, 9 years ago
you're very welcome. also has other similar sounding names: jaw harp or juice harp. Lots of YouTube videos...
ralph, 9 years ago
I play my jew's harp in the mast on the R M S QUEEN MARY this year.
katherinescollections, 9 years ago
This is a mouth harp, sometimes called a Jew's harp. Often heard in Native American songs. This song features the mouth harp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Hq0BoJ9hA
Maltool1, 9 years ago
Does anyone know how old it might be? I saw one that appeared to be identical. It was said to be "Civil War Era".
ralph, 9 years ago
They are still making them two day.

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