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Metal figure question...... - 7/17/2009 6:17:55 PM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online My friend found this metal figure detecting.It is heavy for its size,It feels like its made of lead.To me it looks like a Scott's man. He has a kilt and a sword on his back.Anyone know what this might have been used for? toy? game piece? year it was made? Im not asking to much am I?? Thanks Rick Attachment (1) < Message edited by RICKJJ59W -- 7/17/2009 6:19:09 PM > _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com Post #: 1

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/17/2009 7:00:09 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11468 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline Seems like a toy of some sort, a big one. Lead was a common material for cast toys. Lead toys would be a hard sell now days _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to RICKJJ59W) Post #: 2

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/17/2009 8:07:45 PM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online Yeah toy was my guess when I first saw it.Any guess on the year Gunth? _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 3

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/17/2009 8:22:37 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11468 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline Sorry, no idea. Any marks on it? _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to RICKJJ59W) Post #: 4

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 12:10:37 AM    L C   Posts: 3210 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline If it is lead , it could have came from a lead mold kit that kids were able to buy at one time , I have a couple of them plus other molds of interest . Heaven forbid if a Child would touch a piece of lead today . (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 5

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 12:32:19 AM    madman Posts: 10084 Joined: 2/5/2005 Status: offline again with the freaky eyes!  ive dug ww1 leaders  that looks old and posessed, that one thing you dug is still in my brain frrreeaakkkyyyyy mike _____________________________ always looking for, Toledo Ohio, Knoxville Tn. milks pharms and sodas, (in reply to L C) Post #: 6

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 2:01:32 AM    L C   Posts: 3210 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline The more I look at it , the more it looks like some sort of pot metal . (in reply to madman) Post #: 7

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 2:11:11 AM    capsoda Posts: 9823 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Supposed to be a Scottish Highland Guardsman but the head geer is Irish. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ http://www.bornagainamerican.org (in reply to L C) Post #: 8

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 6:21:12 AM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online No mint marks Gunth,the bottom looks like it might have been used to pound something.Maybe another kids head hahaha _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 9

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 6:23:02 AM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online Na its to heavy for pot metal LC plus when you drop it it has that lead thud,ya know what I mean. _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com (in reply to L C) Post #: 10

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 6:25:18 AM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online I dug a lot of freaky things,which one Mike ?? _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com (in reply to madman) Post #: 11

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 6:28:10 AM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online The area he found this thing also produced some 1890s cents.Thats not a good guide to guess the date of this thing but its all I got. _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com (in reply to RICKJJ59W) Post #: 12

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 10:57:50 AM    Just Dig it Posts: 1357 Joined: 5/7/2007 From: The Whaling City Status: offline My neighborhood was the french quadrant of the city ..i dug a little trumpeting lead soldier in the back yard when i was a kid i turned out perfectly normal WHOBANGALUCKALUCKA WAHOOOOOOOO awaooooo awaoooooo JIMMENYBARFARS moogoogaipan and im out.. _____________________________ My other cars a bottle... (in reply to RICKJJ59W) Post #: 13

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RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/18/2009 11:25:58 PM    RedGinger Posts: 6542 Joined: 12/7/2007 Status: offline Hey Rick, I just got a chance to read your article for the bottle magazine.  It was really good.  I couldn't put it down and it was a really nice story.  It would get anyone interested in digging.  It's so nice when you can dig with your family. Congrats on your story!! _____________________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyVTdY2BI3g (in reply to Deleted User) Post #: 15

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/19/2009 12:03:29 AM    L C   Posts: 3210 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline Know what you mean Rick , if it is lead it is probably quite a bit older than the lead molds I am referring to . (in reply to RICKJJ59W) Post #: 16

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/19/2009 12:22:11 AM    JOETHECROW Posts: 9282 Joined: 9/3/2005 From: Northwestern Pa. (Near scenic Lake Perfidy) Status: online Yeah,...we used to melt down old tire weights and pour em' in the molds....while wearing asbestos gloves! yikes....          Joe < Message edited by JOETHECROW -- 7/19/2009 12:24:38 AM > _____________________________ Joe ``````````````````````````````````` In the woods we return to reason and faith. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooTyuRd9zSg&feature=related (in reply to L C) Post #: 17

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/19/2009 9:38:06 AM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online Thanks Lauren. _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com (in reply to RedGinger) Post #: 18

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/19/2009 9:40:52 AM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 10983 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: online quote: ORIGINAL: Just Dig it My neighborhood was the french quadrant of the city ..i dug a little trumpeting lead soldier in the back yard when i was a kid i turned out perfectly normal WHOBANGALUCKALUCKA WAHOOOOOOOO awaooooo awaoooooo JIMMENYBARFARS moogoogaipan and im out.. ??? lamroN _____________________________ My web site. Lots of privy and dump dig pictures.(New look) Also dig story's I wrote, published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com (in reply to Just Dig it) Post #: 19

RE: Metal figure question...... - 7/19/2009 4:00:23 PM    L C   Posts: 3210 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline I used to do that too Joe , then it got where I was unable to get them anymore around here . Recently bought some old newspaper letter prints , they are mixed with something else besides lead , but will still pour pretty good . Also bought a good sized box of one pound lead bars , and have yet to use any of it . Might have to get out there and get busy . I bought a small 0 to 2500 degree kiln a couple of years ago and need to put it to use . Only used it once since I have had it . < Message edited by L C -- 7/19/2009 4:03:12 PM > (in reply to JOETHECROW) Post #: 20

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