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Princess L

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What is this?
« on: January 06, 2012, 10:41:03 PM »
Is this some sort of antique spinning top that was used as a game or game piece?  It's brass on top and has golf phrases.

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2012, 05:34:48 AM »
yes it is, in France it's called a "toupie"...
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2012, 05:58:20 AM »
Probably a part of a board game...
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2012, 09:15:18 AM »
Those haven't been used in at least 50 years, maybe 100, but golfers would traditionally take a spin each to set the tee off order for the foursome off the first tee (where no honors yet exist).  It goes all the way back to the start of the game in Scotland, before 'PGA' money, television, etc, when it was simply a gentleman's game.  If you or your guy is a golfer, take it along next time and put it to use.  The real hardcore golf fanatics will get a kick out of it.
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2012, 06:28:10 PM »
Quote from: Tapeworm on January 08, 2012, 09:15:18 AM
Those haven't been used in at least 50 years, maybe 100, but golfers would traditionally take a spin each to set the tee off order for the foursome off the first tee (where no honors yet exist).  It goes all the way back to the start of the game in Scotland, before 'PGA' money, television, etc, when it was simply a gentleman's game.  If you or your guy is a golfer, take it along next time and put it to use.  The real hardcore golf fanatics will get a kick out of it.

I'm not sure I understand how the game is played.  The "toupie" has 6 phrases on it.  Hole in one, Par, Birdie, Double bogey, Eagle, Birdie.   Are you saying that whoever lands on the lowest hole score would tee off first, etc.?

I wonder what this little "toy" is worth?
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2012, 06:52:09 PM »
Take it to Pawn Stars!!!!! :D
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2012, 06:56:03 PM »
Quote from: chaos on January 08, 2012, 06:52:09 PM
Take it to Pawn Stars!!!!! :D

I'm sure the dude with the bad rug would give me a screaming deal  ::)
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2012, 06:57:19 PM »
Quote from: Princess L on January 08, 2012, 06:56:03 PM
I'm sure the dude with the bad rug would give me a screaming deal  ::)
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Dude is bald.

Are you thinking of "Hardcore Pawn"?

Where did you get that little toy?
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2012, 07:21:35 PM »
Quote from: chaos on January 08, 2012, 06:57:19 PM
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Dude is bald.

Are you thinking of "Hardcore Pawn"?

Where did you get that little toy?

I dunno  ::) I've just seen trailers, not the show(s).


I "found" this about 12 years ago in a house of a deceased hoarder.
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2012, 07:23:57 PM »
Quote from: Princess L on January 08, 2012, 07:21:35 PM
I dunno  ::) I've just seen trailers, not the show(s).


I "found" this about 12 years ago in a house of a deceased hoarder.
Pawn Stars is the bald guy and his dad and son, they are in Las Vegas.

Interesting piece for a golf collector, are you gonna sell it?
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2012, 07:32:47 PM »
Quote from: chaos on January 08, 2012, 07:23:57 PM
Pawn Stars is the bald guy and his dad and son, they are in Las Vegas.

Interesting piece for a golf collector, are you gonna sell it?

I don't plan on selling it.  Just curious as to what it is, how old is it and it's worth.  I haven't been able to find any pictures of anything like it.

Next time Antiques Road Show comes to town...  ;)
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2012, 07:36:06 PM »
Quote from: Princess L on January 08, 2012, 07:32:47 PM
I don't plan on selling it.  Just curious as to what it is, how old is it and it's worth.  I haven't been able to find any pictures of anything like it.

Next time Antiques Road Show comes to town...  ;)

No manufacturers stamp?

And toupie is French for top..like a spinning top. :D
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2012, 07:40:20 PM »
Quote from: Princess L on January 08, 2012, 06:28:10 PM
I'm not sure I understand how the game is played.  The "toupie" has 6 phrases on it.  Hole in one, Par, Birdie, Double bogey, Eagle, Birdie.   Are you saying that whoever lands on the lowest hole score would tee off first, etc.?

I wonder what this little "toy" is worth?

Sure, yep, you betcha!
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2012, 08:03:14 PM »
Quote from: chaos on January 08, 2012, 07:36:06 PM
No manufacturers stamp?

And toupie is French for top..like a spinning top. :D

Not finding a stamp.  But I found this:
http://www.busaccagallery.com/catalog.php?catid=150&itemid=3004&page=0
Might be silver.  Going to see what Tarnex does. 
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2012, 08:12:15 PM »
Quote from: Princess L on January 08, 2012, 08:03:14 PM
Not finding a stamp.  But I found this:
http://www.busaccagallery.com/catalog.php?catid=150&itemid=3004&page=0
Might be silver.  Going to see what Tarnex does. 
I don't think you're suppose to clean the patina off antiques, it decreases the value.
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2012, 08:23:14 PM »
Quote from: chaos on January 08, 2012, 08:12:15 PM
I don't think you're suppose to clean the patina off antiques, it decreases the value.

Oh shit!
Too late.
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2012, 08:25:15 PM »
Quote from: Princess L on January 08, 2012, 08:23:14 PM
Oh shit!
Too late.
;D
Well if you don't plan on selling should be no big deal. And actually with silver it might be "ok" to clean it, just don't polish it.
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