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Silver Smith Utensil - Jordan

Posted by Peter Hoesli on January 4, 2015 at 4:39pm
This copper jug is an oil lamp, used by a silver smith to heat up the metal. This particular piece was given to me by an elderly dealer and was used by his father, who was a silver smith. However, with the promise that if I ever arrange a book of my silver jewelry, it should be pictured, highlighting its origin. I shall of course do that with pleasure!
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  • Betty January 7, 2015 at 7:28pm

    Great story - I hope you will soon start with the book :-)

  • ait ouakli January 7, 2015 at 7:38pm

    very nice piece of history. it is used with a lond and thin in L form copper straw piece. together they form a sort of burner for heating and soldering

    very exceptionel piece

  • Chantal January 7, 2015 at 9:13pm

    Am sure we'll be ALL waiting for the book. Good luck.

  • Lynn Ardent January 7, 2015 at 9:56pm

    What a charming story.  I also am waiting for the book.  :)   

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