toasted36
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posted on August 6, 2005 04:58:22 PM new
Hey everyone ! I picked this up at a Antique shop yard sale...real antique shop selling off things they didn't sell this year. The tag on this reads "Not sure what this is ? Ivory Inlaid and it's early" and I thought well, we'll just ask all the smart people at the e-Bay outlook. They can tell me ...they know everything !
It measures about 11 inches long and the three bottom rings move...kinda free floating. The top part looks like a yo-yo with little round ivory spacers.Very pretty ornate.
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sparkz
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posted on August 6, 2005 05:14:45 PM new
It could be a gear shift for an Amish buggy, but most likely it's the personal pool cue for a pygmie monarch.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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toasted36
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posted on August 6, 2005 05:21:12 PM new
ROFLMAO !! I kept looking at it sparkz and the only thing that was coming to my mind was .... a very short walking stick for someone in munchkin land 
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sanmar
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posted on August 6, 2005 05:41:50 PM new
I have seen similar things used to dip maple syrup out of a jug or pail. Also used on honey.
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
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carolinetyler
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posted on August 6, 2005 05:43:20 PM new
It looks like a handle to a walking stick, but not sure why those 3 parts would move.
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 Caroline
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on August 6, 2005 05:52:30 PM new
Does it rattle at all? I'm wondering if it is one of those "wands" that they use in certain cultures during ceremonies.
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mamachia
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posted on August 6, 2005 05:52:45 PM new
It is used to stir Mexican hot chocolate. Can remember the correct Spanish spelling at the moment. I'd have to call one of my friends if you really wanted to know for selling purposes. I
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masterthegame
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posted on August 6, 2005 06:29:52 PM new
You have a Molinillo Yes it is a Mexican chocolate whisk or stirrer made of wood and is used to froth hot drinks by rubbing the wooden stick back and forth between the palms. You can buy them in Oaxaca for about 40 pesos or less.
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toasted36
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posted on August 6, 2005 07:19:42 PM new
Thank you , Thank you !! I knew someone would know what this was here. You guys and gals are soooooo smart
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mcjane
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posted on August 6, 2005 09:57:58 PM new
I am amazed that someone knew what that was & even more amazing two people knew.
WOW
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carolinetyler
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posted on August 7, 2005 06:53:53 AM new
I'm impressed that anyone knew this one! Very strange that a stirrer would be made of that type of wood with inlay. It sure is pretty.
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Caroline
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glassgrl
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posted on August 7, 2005 07:19:23 AM new
WELL masterthegame - when you come out of lurking - you REALLY come out! Member since 2003 and that's your first post?
Welcome to the Funny Farm!
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masterthegame
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posted on August 7, 2005 07:43:43 AM new
Usually molinillos aren’t as fine as this one because they are meant for everyday use. Most, however, do have designs carved or burned into the rings. I don’t know about the inlay. What is amazing about these utensils is that the ones I have seen and used are made from one piece of wood – not cut and assembled with glue.
I plead guilty to the lurking part. I have used some of the information posted on this site and am appreciative of everyone’s willingness to share. Regards.
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mamachia
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posted on August 7, 2005 08:20:50 AM new
Morning all!
Toasted, I sold this item about 5 years back with the ivory inlay which only brought me a little over $5. But of course, it's all about the bidding war, isn't it. I had it in Coll>Cultures>Latin America>Mexican. Maybe you will have better luck than I did. Good Luck, it is really intricate.
Rosanne
PS Had a senior moment that I couldn't remember its name since most of my life has been in the East Los Angeles area of Lincoln Heights. My parents owned a flower shop for 45 years until they retired.
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jwpc
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posted on August 8, 2005 01:54:26 AM new
This odd item could also be a Jewish Torah Pointer ( Yad latorah ). When the Torah is read in the synagogue, to follow the writing a Yad latorah is used, not one’s hand or fingers. Torah Pointers come in many different sizes and designs. Like this very unique one below:
http://www.jewishbazaar.com/BAZAAR/TorahPointersWood.htm
~"It does not matter what I think, it does not matter what you think. The only thing which matters is: What is the TRUTH!"~
[ edited by jwpc on Aug 8, 2005 01:58 AM ]
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