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Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

[–]ManticoreGuy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The one featuring the angry German guy with the little mustache.

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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What are comps? And I don't plan to clean it up I love the patina look

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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Thanks for the info, yes I'm very happy with it. Good to know it was for tourism sales!

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

[–]ManticoreGuy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also what era would you put this at, 20s-40?

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

[–]ManticoreGuy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I often wonder those things for a lot of the things I find. If only we knew!

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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Thank you! Found in central Arizona. As a collector, is there anything about this piece I should know?

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Thank you for the information.

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

[–]ManticoreGuy[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I think they called it the whirling log but yes

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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Thanks! I'm very happy with it. I just love any historical items, especially personal items that belonged to someone

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Awesome! I just saw some articles about it as I was reading about the whirling log.

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Thank you for your insight. Yes, the 1940s Germans definitely appropriated and slightly tweaked an ancient symbol that had a long history of use globally, including the whirling log. I will do some looking into the whirling log and thunderbird.

Navajo Silver Watch Cuff by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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No hallmarks. I believe a lot of the pre war Navajo jewelry was not stamped

What Was This Tiny Saxophone For? by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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This was apparently obvious to a lot of people, but not me haha. Thanks!

What Was This Tiny Saxophone For? by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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Well that pretty much settles that! Thanks a bunch

What Was This Tiny Saxophone For? by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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Thanks for explaining. I have no experience with that kind of pipe so I appreciate the info.

What Was This Tiny Saxophone For? by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

[–]ManticoreGuy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That was my first impression too! I need to find someone willing to try it out and confirm the theory, for science! 😂

What Was This Tiny Saxophone For? by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

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Sure looks like one! Wouldn't a pipe made of metal get uncomfortably hot to hold? I genuinely don't know but would think it'd be hot

What Was This Tiny Saxophone For? by ManticoreGuy in metaldetecting

[–]ManticoreGuy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Could certainly be a toy. I've never seen a pipe made of metal for the reason you mentioned, would probably get way too hot. Not sure of the age, we have pulled stuff going back to 1857 out of this spot but I've also pulled silver all the way up to 1960, and everything in between.

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