Alright /x/ I have some OC, and I have no idea what it is. I was given this by a friend several years ago. She asked what I wanted for helping her move, and I saw this guy and told her, she gave it to me. Were still friends, and I asked her where she got it. Her grandfather gave it to her, and it belonged to his father. The family line descends from northern Europe. Is this a tool or something ceremonial?
For reference size
Close up of front
Cool pic OP. Here's a bump
Back side
That stick on the hoop, how is it attached?
Does it hang freely in the center?
It reminds m of some sort of leveling tool, for navigation or surveying?
North European reporting in. You can rule out ceremonials. All our old 'ceremonials' include bonfires mostly.
Also, why is your table so shitty.
>>17550259
Here's one angle
>>17550263
It's my work desk I do all manner of b.s. on that table. Sorry. For the other anon here's another angle of the ring.
It's an old manhole cover key.
Google "vintage brass manhole cover key".
Sorry, nothing magical about it.
>>17550259
It seems to be a nail or spike, on the ring.
>>17550270
Similar... but this isn't consistent enough to be a key... pretty close though.... curious.
>>17550270
Shape matches but why is it so highly decorated like that? I'm not saying it's not manhole cover key but still.
>>17550280
>finds out what it is, rejects answer as not cosmic enough
>>17550282
I'm thinking so too, who would go thru this trouble on the handle? For a dumb tool. The ornate nature doesn't fit a simple tool, though both ends have marks from being struck.
>>17550292
Dude Idk, why would someone spend this much time on a tool you could get anywhere. The handle sis hollowed through, and there are little inlays. Besides, the actual shape of the manhole key doesn't match. The angles aren't right for this thing to open something like that.
>>17550297
Fine.
It's not an old manhole cover key.
IT IS THE KEY TO THE UNIVERSE!!! YOU NOW OWN THE UNIVERSE!!!!
OP you have a magical item!!! YOU ARE SPECIAL!!! You -are- the chosen one!
>>17550309
Don't get butt hurt, I ain't the Damn chosen one. I want to know why a so called utilitarian object is so ornamental.
Can you tell me where is your friend from exactly? It would help us to define your tool... or key to universe or whatever it will turn out to be.
>>17550322
Ima call her. 2 minutes
>>17550322
Okay... her grandpa was Danish. She did say her grandpa travelled all over and received all sorts of trinkets. Her best answer was... my grandpa's attic. He was a business man of some renown in LA apparently. Nothing big.
>>17550336
So it's from some place on Earth, most likely between Denmark and Los Angeles.
Come on /x/ don't fail me now.
>>17550336
I think you'll need danishfag for this in that case.
>>17550345
Yes. Of that much I'm certain. I'm sorry I can't provide more.
>>17550348
But yeah, I'm 75% sure it's European something.
>>17550358
Granted... my home board is /pol/ but I don't see Africa making this. I would agree.
http://www.storynory.com/2011/11/14/astropup-and-the-key-to-the-universe/
>>17550372
Wtf is this
http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2012/09/swarovskis-key-to-the-universe-yoko-ono-collection/
If that's a manhole cover key, it was never intended to be actually used as one, look at the wheel on the bottom where the lid would be lifted, that would be useless for lifting a cover, and whats with the nail attached at the bottom? Theres no way this is a manhole key, the ornate-ness doesnt even matter, it wouldnt function as one regardless of the decoration.
I have an idea. Probably pretty retarded but I'm going to give it a shot.
What if you use the spike as a nail, attach it to a ceiling for example. Then you can hang things on it? Then it would make sense why it is decorated if it used to be indoors.
>>17550369
>/pol/
>where the only two options on earth are "europe" and "africa"
pls go back to /pol/.
>>17550386
Haha haha I grew up in Africa.
Close up of the ends 1/3
Could you take one clear picture of it? Against a bright white background? Like a paper or bed sheet? Maybe we could try to reverse image search similar pictures.
These pictures are not clear enough for it. This pic >>17550265 returned me pics of handjobs.
>>17550393
then why would you assume "not europe" == "africa"?
You know there's about 168 sovereign nations on earth that aren't "europe" right?
>>17550386
I didn't mean offense but once you've lived in Africa, it's the mindset "Africa vs civilized world" I grew up there. I love living here.
I think it's a farrier's tool called a buffer, but an old fancy one.
http://farriersupply.ae/FTools.asp
That, or it is the key to the universe.
>>17550411
Please, we have mystery to solve. Go back to your autism general.
2/3
>>17550419
oh no! He said 'autism'!!!! The ultimate retort!!!
>>17550409
>>17550418
its missign the most important parts for that, but interesting you should bring up a farrier.
Are there any horsefags in here? Could it be a piece of bridle/tack for a horse? Those rings and spikes seem suspiciously like tack.
>>17550411
Contribute, or Fuck off. Or die. Or get raped to death by velociraptors. I'd really rather you contribute.
>>17550429
You need to bring your license with you when you make an application with the city clerk.
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>>17550442
Lol nice reading bro. Hahaha old paperwork, I don't own a printer and as such no printer paper.
>>17550429
The other end is clearly used 'pickax' style.
>>17550429
ok let's just logic this out...
The only reason for their to be a spike there is to drive it into something. The only reason to drive it into something is to give lateral resistance against the spike, against the ring, and against the handle.
Its not a manhole key, because youd want resistance along the shaft, this looks more like its meant to pull sideways on something, or for something to pull sideways on it, holding it in place. Like a tether. Theres no other reason for it to be built like that. So what would you need a device like that for?
Its a horse shoe hammer made by a guy that liked meta work. I don't know shit about horsrs . but its obviously been hammering shit.and its curved. Think of the horses foots awkward position when shoeing one. Need a curve.
The pin is probably to pry the shoe. And its hanging so your not gonna be taking huge swings with it. So it can dangle
>>17550461
The size of it strikes me as useless for a pick though. Pic related. The size and angles would make me bang my hand trying to hit stuff.
>>17550474
It's not of a practical use size, but it has wear marks.
>>17550472
I'm Fucking stumped. I've had it for ages. Just recently found it to post pics
>>17550487
it's of practical size for a ferriers hammer, that makes sense even if it is really ornate. It even explains the spike.
>>17550474
This makes the most sense so far desu.
>>17550496
How are you supposed to strike the pin with the hammer, they are not detachable. They are worked on to the hammer.
>>17550502
no you dont strike the pin with the hammer, the hammer drives the nails into the shoe, the "pin"/"spike" is for prying the shoe loose, you'd need both, its actually two different tools.
>>17550498
Also this, I'm not familiar with horses, so I'm nit familiar with hooves or shoes on hooves.
>>17550508
Can you provide an example of a similar device?
maybe an award for a ferriers competition would explain why its so ornate?
>>17550508
Never mind. You are correct sir. Good call
>>17550477
Looks to be the perfect size to drive a nail or tac . u wouldn't want a big hammer if ur shoeing a lot.
>>17550517
in this case, were talking about numbers 4, and 8. They just happen to be lashed together with the metal ring for convenience.
The spike is not driven into the shoe with the hammer, the spike is used to pry an old shoe off before putting a new one on, with the hammer.
I found something called a flint kidnapping hammer after I googled" ornate ferrier hammer"
>>17550526
This must be it.
>>17550527
>flint kidnapping hammer
This image search returns mostly nigger mugshots.
>>17550527
>kidnapping hammer
!!!
>>17550534
I found this pic on eBay. Dude wanted 400 £ for it.
Knapping hammer. Fuck.
>>17550537
>whites kidnapping nigger
The opposite day. Unless they're taking him back to the cotton field.
>>17550531
>>17550527
>flint kidnapping hammer
oh! a Flintknapping Hammer, yes thats exactly what it is. And the pick is a nipple pick for the lock.
Ok what you have here is a tool used by flintlock gunners, old muzzleloaders, thats exactly what it was, and it explains the brass rivet style pattern on it because it would match the other equipment. The hammer was used for crafting the little flints used to spark the powder tray, theyd get old and worn out and they needed a little hammer to make new flints.
Thats actually fucking nice, I wonder how old it is. You might go ask /k/ or /out/ if there are any black powder shooters who might be able to identify it better.
I 100% guarantee you thats what this is.
>>17550556
Yes! Fucking thank you all for the help! Anybody dig patches?
>>17550568
Thank you for the patch. And thank you for fun thread.
>>17550568
No problem, Im actually the one you told to get fucked to death by velociraptors, glad I stuck around anyway.
Honestly, that thing could easily be 17th century man. You might want to get that to a historical society or a museum and see what they make of it. I have no idea what it's worth, but to the right collector that would be an amazing piece.
I saw your gun oil in the background, it may be of personal interest to you. You can get involved in black powder shooting like that for less than 1000 bucks. If you're already a /k/ommando, that might be awesome.
Cool find, sorry it wasnt a universe key.
>>17550581
Lol good call man, sorry about the velociraptors and all. All in good fun hahaha. Thanks again, be well and be safe.
