A request for identification:   
      
   "This would appear to be either a frame of some sort or something used to do   
   needlework.  It was in my recently deceased momCÇÖs things and I ended up with   
   it.  ItCÇÖs interesting but would be more so if I knew just what it really is.   
   Thanks for any help.  Diane"   
      
   You can see a photo of Diane's item on our facebook page and by copying and   
   pasting this link into your browser: http://on.fb.me/15XGbv2   
      
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   Next request for identification help:   
      
   "Dear Phil, I am wondering if any of your readers out there know where this   
   came from.  The bird?  container measures 4 1/2" x 3" x 4" tall and is made up   
   of 2 cast pot metal pieces that are attached together with 2 metal rings. The   
   front also has a clasp but is missing a pin that would hold this shut. It is   
   heavy for it's size, 1 lb 1 oz.  It has no maker marks.  Any ideas where it   
   came from or how old it is?  I'm guessing 50's Mexico tourist item but it is   
   just a guess.  Thank you, Lara H."   
      
   To see photos of Lara's container, copy and paste thie following link into   
   your browser: http://on.fb.me/12GHWzD   
      
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   Do you have an item in your collection that you need help identifying or just   
   would like to share with our readers?  Drop me an email with a photo attached   
   and we'll include it in our newsletter and on our Facebook page. Send them to   
   me at phil@Bignews.biz   
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   We have even more interesting items that need to be identified.  They will be   
   posted in our next newsletter and on facebook within the upcoming weeks.   
      
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