Mrs Gear found the pictured item at a local goodwill for a few bucks. She thought it was neat and being the inquisitive type set out to try and figure just what it is she found. I will describe it as best I can. All attempts to find something on the internet using several different descriptive words were unsuccessful. I have seen many odd objects identified on SF, so I’m asking the collective.
The item in question is a spherical object weighing 1 lb 7 oz. It has a diameter of approximately 5”. The covering appears to be brass sheets that are tacked onto a core with small nails. You can see the nails in picture 1. The nails tacking down the brass sheets suggest that the core material is wood. I have no idea what the patterns mean. It is clearly made for displaying as there is a lack of any dents or abrasions to indicate a physical usage.
My gut says it is in the category of “Indian schlock” but we are open to suggestions.
“Remember to get vaccinated or a vaccinated person might get sick from a virus they got vaccinated against because you’re not vaccinated.” - author unknown
August 28, 2019, 08:14 PM
tanner
Your basic Deathstar Orb. For all that’s holy, Do not activate.
August 28, 2019, 08:17 PM
craigcpa
Ancient Viking baseball. No curve balls, just fastballs straight to your mug.
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Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right ♫♫♫
August 28, 2019, 08:20 PM
H&K-Guy
H&K-Guy
August 28, 2019, 08:30 PM
gearhounds
So far, the forum does not disappoint
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August 28, 2019, 08:31 PM
kb377
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
August 28, 2019, 08:33 PM
H&K-Guy
Now that some of us have had our fun, that looks like a Christmas ornament. I've hunted around the 'net, but my google-fu is weak. I'll keep looking.
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
August 28, 2019, 08:42 PM
Patrick-SP2022
An early version of the death sphere from the classic film, Phantasm.
August 28, 2019, 08:43 PM
Modern Day Savage
If you see that thing lift off the deck and start jettin' around- GTFO PDQ!
“Remember to get vaccinated or a vaccinated person might get sick from a virus they got vaccinated against because you’re not vaccinated.” - author unknown
August 28, 2019, 08:47 PM
Modern Day Savage
quote:
Originally posted by H&K-Guy: Now that some of us have had our fun, that looks like a Christmas ornament. I've hunted around the 'net, but my google-fu is weak. I'll keep looking.
H&K-Guy
Ok, I have to admit that a Christmas ornament came to my mind as well.
August 28, 2019, 08:52 PM
PowerSurge
Ancient Alien Shot put
——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1
August 28, 2019, 09:04 PM
coloradohunter44
You asked.....
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am." looking forward to 4 years of TRUMP!
August 28, 2019, 09:07 PM
jhe888
Did you rub it? Is there a genie?
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
August 28, 2019, 09:11 PM
mikeyspizza
Worthless old Indian decorative ball?
August 28, 2019, 09:11 PM
H&K-Guy
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888: Did you rub it? Is there a genie?
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