Elephant Goad, Ankus?

drac2k · 15th June 2022, 07:21 PM

Just for my own edification what do consider recent vintage;5 years, 50 years,100 years old? Also, how did you determine that it is contemporary; have you seen other similar examples around?
The wear, repairs, and pitting would indicate some age to me. The workmanship as well; an example is that the legs are pinned on and not simply brazed, which would have been much easier.
Is it a stunning work of art, no, however it was probably produced by a small village blacksmith, who certainly had a degree of skill.
As an afterthought, it is 18" tall & 5 " at its widest.

15th June 2022, 07:21 PM	#26
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Just for my own edification what do consider recent vintage;5 years, 50 years,100 years old? Also, how did you determine that it is contemporary; have you seen other similar examples around? The wear, repairs, and pitting would indicate some age to me. The workmanship as well; an example is that the legs are pinned on and not simply brazed, which would have been much easier. Is it a stunning work of art, no, however it was probably produced by a small village blacksmith, who certainly had a degree of skill. As an afterthought, it is 18" tall & 5 " at its widest.