Cool State Fair of Texas Find!

[baylorhall]

Hunted an old cleared lot in Dallas and came across this cool piece. Brass I believe. It says ,"the State Fair of Texas" and Oct 12-27 1929. It's about two inches across. I do know that was the first year that the UT/OU game was played in Dallas. But I can't find anything else on this piece. It has loops so it was attached to something. Any info would be appreciated.

Also so found something from the Cawston Ostrich Farm that was in S Pasadena, CA from the late 1800's to the 1930's. Not sure what it came off of. Any ideas?

 

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[Diggin-N-Dumps]

great piece!! mucho jealous!

 

[Subterranean]

Your ostrich piece may have come off of a handle of an ostrich feather "fan" used to cool oneself in the heat. Very nice finds, congrats, Sub

 

[jewelerguy]

probably had a pin above it that said 'souvenir' or 'guest'

 

[wheatfinder13]

Those finds are really cool

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Love both items Congrats !!!!!!

 

[DonDigger]

I love the State Fair piece! Send a picture of it to the State Fair address from their web site and ask if they can give you a history of it. That is one cool display piece!

Contact Us | State Fair of Texas

For general questions, email [email protected].

 

[jbatir]

That's cool! Can I ask where you were searching? My girlfriend lives off knox-hederson, there's been some recent construction there but I've never gone out to search, always scared of getting run off by someone.

 

[beez0404]

I'm not sure which of the two items I like more. If the ostrich piece is indeed the handle of an ostrich fan I might go with that. Either way the State fair piece is exceptionally nice. Two great finds.

 

[baylorhall]

I love the State Fair piece! Send a picture of it to the State Fair address from their web site and ask if they can give you a history of it. That is one cool display piece!

Contact Us | State Fair of Texas

For general questions, email [email protected].

Thanks! I look forward to hearing from them!

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Texas Kid]

That is awesome! That is also a very important find! Wonder what it's made of ? Im going to be back to diggin this weekend ! You've got me all fired up!

 

[treasurehunter313]

That's awesome

 

[VernonWalter]

That's cool! Can I ask where you were searching? My girlfriend lives off knox-hederson, there's been some recent construction there but I've never gone out to search, always scared of getting run off by someone.

If you're up early enough on a Saturday I'll go over with you, can try to work as a team or come up with a useful story to try out. If it's a bust I can be sure to have a backup area in mind (a specific park where there are lots of events is nearby as well). Cheers.

 

[Metdet49]

At first I thought the picture on the left was an ornate spoon or fork handle, but I see that is a complete piece. Very cool whatever it is. I also like to find dated relics like the State Fair piece. Also very cool and displayable. Way to go!

 

[MichiganMan]

The State FAir of Texas "ornament" is very cool. Is that gold plated?

 

[baylorhall]

No, I believe it is brass.

 

[BigWaveDave]

yes, those are great finds!

 

[dustbuster]

Nice finds! Just started to PM you to see if you had been out lately. Glad I saw this. Way to go.......as usual!!

 

[Ed-D]

Cool Finds.