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	Unknown Bronze Arrow « on: February 18, 2009, 05:28:48 am »

Found this at a Girl Scout cabin that had been torn down. It is cast bronze. It is 9 1/2" long by 3 3/8" wide. The bottom has a wedge shape, but not sharp. Any idea what it was used for?

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #1 on: February 18, 2009, 11:01:36 am »

Maybe part of an arrow that was used on a sign or banner? Idea

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #2 on: February 18, 2009, 12:11:40 pm »

I think John is right! This would really make sense.

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #3 on: August 25, 2009, 05:03:25 pm »

There is also the possibility that it is part of a weather vane. Some were mounted on top of barns or houses for looks and did not actually move.

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #4 on: August 26, 2009, 08:01:42 pm »

My thought was antique weather vane also. It looks in great shape.

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #5 on: August 27, 2009, 09:33:10 am »

Too bad you didn't find all of it. Those are usually real ornamental.

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #6 on: August 27, 2009, 09:46:59 pm »

Thanks for all the input. I tend to think it is not part of a weather vane because it is 1/4" thick and this piece weighs 19 oz. It does not appear to be cut or broken. The end away from the feather starts tapering about one inch from the end and terminates with about a 1/16" edge. It is definitely cast bronze and heavy for it's size. You can see where the three cast holes were cut off after pouring. Haven't found anyone who has been able to identify it any better than your guesses. I appreciate all your help.

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #7 on: August 27, 2009, 10:00:59 pm »

kinda obvious don't you think ...You found it at a girl scout cabin ,,and oRo's pic sum's it up for me ,,

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #8 on: August 28, 2009, 05:24:46 pm »

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kinda obvious don't you think ...You found it at a girl scout cabin ,,and oRo's pic sum's it up for me ,,

Really? He PhotoShop'ed that from the original picture. Did you think that was a real banner of some kind?

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	Re: Unknown Bronze Arrow « Reply #9 on: August 28, 2009, 05:34:41 pm »

yes really it is photo shoped so your point is ,,,,he found it at a girl scout cabin it's not from roman time's or an indian ,,,Anyway does it matter are do you just want to start a 10 page argument on what it is ,,,It is perfectly balanced :

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