Michael-Roo

Agreed.

Thank you B.

I'm now told the design doesn't look at all Indian, but the same person thinks it is cut in such a way as to suggest the object may be quite old. It is also thought, at 20cm, it is larger than would be expected for a glove pomander. So, the mystery continues...

Yes Paddy, I did wonder if the design may be Indian so interesting you thought the same. As you suggest, it looks earlier than mid to late C19th too.

Although I agree it would appear to be a silver pomander there are no marks and the workmanship is much more crude (and earlier in appearance?) than the rather lovely Gorham in Mike's photo or those in Ian's web link.

You're right, it does! Thanks for that. So, place of origin? Possible age?

I found it in the loft the other day and have no idea what it might be. Silver, but not hallmarked, so possibly originating overseas. The decoration and piercing have been done by hand and the object does appear to have some age to it. The overall length, with the lid in place, is 20cm and it weighs 75g. The removable lid suggests something would have been placed inside, possibly sweet smelling herbs or incense, which would account for the pierced work. There's also that empty cartouche; would this be intended for the owner's monogram or some other personal design? If anyone can tell me what it is, how old it might be, where it comes from, I'd be most grateful. Thanks.

The decimal portrait being used in '66!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-2p-new-pence-coin-1971/292768371887?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52543%26meid%3Df80d922cf5b34c0ca25d45ae56a694da%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D283207970871%26itm%3D292768371887&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

Then cancelled a re-listing in which he'd upped the starting price to £100. That 'Only sell when times are tough son' fake 1933 1d of his sold almost two weeks ago yet there's still no feedback for it. Interesting

On having taken a quick shufty, here's what I've spotted.

Further temptations from the same seller. Look at these beauties Chris! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1953-to-1967-Elizabeth-2-Two-Shilling-Florins-Choice-of-Date/163314660997?hash=item26064ff685:g:IOQAAOSwr5dbugOr:rk:11:pf:0

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sunken-Treasure-from-the-Reign-of-George-III-Collectable-Coins/153209388800?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D73c456db147f4c449f037f63bf0ba545%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D253921574872%26itm%3D153209388800&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

He's back... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mega-Rare-two-pence-Coin-found-in-change-I-thought-it-was-a-ten-p-coin/123410987161?hash=item1cbbde3899:g:dZ0AAOSw4Ulbuk9y

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20181007014527&SearchText=1933+penny

The item I was commenting on has ended. If you click 'view original item' top right, you'll be able to see it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123397155401?ul_noapp=true

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123397155401?_trksid=p2471758.m4704

Do you think he's now hoping to draw interest with a shill bid? Anyone viewing his item would see the page includes many examples of the same repro being offered much more cheaply. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123397155401?_trksid=p2471758.m4704

Not fair! We were asked to scrutinise the ad circled. Surely, going on what we were given, my Texas observation and Youtube findings win the coconut.

If you enter www.Human-Bait.com you get the Youtube Bot Dings thing.

Texas? You'd be a long time looking so far South as there. Er, well, for that matter, you'd be a long time looking anywhere...

Ah, of course. The Spink 2807 sixpence is dated 1628. My apologies. I have a S2806 (1625), and hadn't taken the time to look further. Rob's y'man.

Unfortunately, no. No value in those. Sorry.