Saturday, January 13, 2018

A Porcelain Mystery Object

Chronica Domus
Photo: Chronica Domus


It just dawned on me that the last time I published a post on a mystery object was last February.  So, today I present you with another, a little porcelain drummer boy, for your consideration.

The object is a scant taller than an inch in height and is attractively decorated in pleasing muted tones.  Although he requires no other companions, there are plenty more where he came from.

Do please tell me what you think his purpose is.  I will reveal all in my next post.

Happy guessing!


12 comments:

  1. Dearest CD, "pleasing muted tones" have GSL holding sharp tongue re Tom Thumb sized soldier,,,

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  2. Well, I'll take a stab at him being a pudding charm? I'm assuming that the dish he's standing on isn't a part of him... happy new year CD! I'm going to go back and catch up on all I've missed

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  3. Hello CD, Although the center figures are usually more slender, as for example a fingered hand or tree branch, I will go with a ring/pin/trinket holder.

    No--wait. I just went back and read its diminutive size--I wish there were a coin in the photo for scale. I am going to add a finger-bowl ornament to my guess.
    --Jim

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  4. CD he's very darling! I remember my Nana having many of these sorts of tiny figures on the windowsill in her kitchen, right above the sink. Where did you find this? Does he have a purpose beyond a pleasing decoration? I am very curious! xx

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  5. This is just a wild guess but is it what the French call "une feve" (accent grave on the first e) - the prize that you find inside "une galette des rois" (king cake)? In any case, he is charming!

    slf

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  6. Is he baked in a cake as a prize or good luck charm?

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  7. I think he is a fev re -- for King's Cakes. (Sorry my computer wouldn't let me post the correct name)

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  8. Might the little fellow be an object placed in a baked cake such as a king cake served during Epiphany or Mardi Gras? I believe the French term is La Feve. It brings good luck to whomever finds the feve in his/her piece. Sometimes is signifies privileges or responsibilities for the recipient. Another possibility is a trinket inside a Christmas cracker.

    KL Gaylin

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  9. Two possibilities come to mind...a King Cake charm that is supposed to bring good luck to the recipient. The cake is served during Epiphany or Mardi Gras. Also it might be a trinket that comes with a Christmas cracker?
    Best,
    KL Gaylin

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  10. Muted tones pleasing to Drummer Boy's neighbors would be my guess?

    My Dear CD, you would have been a most treasured guest at 221b Baker Street as GSL can only offer Watsonian befuddlement

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  11. He's very sweet. I have no idea. I'd guess a ring holder, but I'd also guess that was wrong.

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