Brass Stool

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A Mysterious Brass Stool

When I first found this stool I found a similar one on eBay and they claimed it was a stool from Iran and had been used for watching camel races. Supposedly you put burning embers inside the top part and then when you sat on it it gave a warm seat. The story was that someone who had worked in the Embassy there was given the stool by some high up in the government a few years ago. When my tremendous intelligence I didn't keep a copy of the information or picture to be able to compare it to my find. I'm looking for information.
I have been told some of the soldiers returning from Iraq have photoes of a similar stool in pictures.

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This brass stool and its mystery on eBay - think about the mystery, the conversation starters!

I'm looking for information 

Do you know what this stool is?

What do you think the real story is? 

This stool has the patina of used brass and a rattle like there had been embers within the seat. It does not have an easy on/off top to put the burning embers in to the base.

What do you thing the story is? Is it a stool for camel races or just to put your bum on?

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Care of a brass stool. 

Care is an important part for long life in all metals.

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eBay might be an idea for the brass stool identification. 

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How about a more modern Brass Stool 

Brass is made to last.

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What recent comments do we find on brass stools 

Are these from other countries?

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Some of the town's frequent visitors pulled up a stool and tried their luck at the slot and poker machines. Sitting noticeably empty in some of the casinos ...

Camel racing - are those little brass stools ther are sitting on? 

Never a close enough shot to tell.

egypt camel racing in sinai

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Brass has variety - 

It is believed to have medicicinal properties.

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Some history about Brass Furniture 

Furniture Brasses : History of English Furniture Fittings

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The Incorruptible Cashier, Volume 2: The Brass Era, 1888-1915

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Please leave me comments about the lens or the stool. 

vbright105 wrote...

You just never know. Isn't there a TV show about the treasures people bring in, and don't realize what they are worth? Nice lens!

ReplyPosted September 23, 2008

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jbs260 wrote

Didn't see any stools on the ground but the camel saddles looked to be brass. Could it be the center section or the saddle??? WOuld it work for a Milk Stool??
JBS

Reply Posted September 23, 2008

stargazer00 wrote...

It certainly is a beautiful piece!

ReplyPosted September 23, 2008

beeobrien wrote...

I don't know what it's supposed to be used for, but it certainly is beautiful. And all those ebay stools are just amazing, too. Now you have me thinking of all sorts of interesting histories for your stool.

ReplyPosted September 07, 2008

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