Cool Hobo

Zoins · September 23, 2012 9:32AM

Just surfing the net and came across this hobo:

Justlooking · September 23, 2012 10:12AM

Skulls are a pretty popular hobo theme. That's a nice one. I've seen some really nice ones.

derryb · September 23, 2012 10:18AM

Here's a different one that just popped up on ebay

LanceNewmanOCC · September 23, 2012 10:42AM

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since the name of the thread is cool hobo

here is a cool hobo

johnny9434 · September 24, 2012 5:49AM

<< .
since the name of the thread is cool hobo

here is a cool hobo

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kinda tasteless to give a hobo or anyone else a bad check aint it?

Zoins · September 24, 2012 5:51AM

<< Skulls are a pretty popular hobo theme. That's a nice one. I've seen some really nice ones. >>

Good to know Justlooking. I don't normally follow hobos but thought this was neat. I'll keep an eye out for more.

MrEureka · September 24, 2012 5:55AM

Skulls are a pretty popular hobo theme.

I don't think I've ever seen a skull on a vintage Hobo Nickel. They all seem to be modern carvings.

Zoins · September 24, 2012 5:56AM

<< Skulls are a pretty popular hobo theme.

I don't think I've ever seen a skull on a vintage Hobo Nickel. They all seem to be modern carvings. >>

Are any vintage hobos attributed to individual artists?

MrEureka · September 24, 2012 6:09AM

Are any vintage hobos attributed to individual artists?

Yes. Sometimes - but not often - they're signed. Usually, the attribution is only based on style and technique.

Signatures are more common on the modern carvings.

seanq · September 24, 2012 6:44AM

About a month ago I picked up a clipped Liberty nickel with a skull carving in the same style, I'll try to update this post with a picture later tonight. EDIT: Found the seller's picture:

Sean Reynolds

Zoins · September 24, 2012 6:52AM

<< Are any vintage hobos attributed to individual artists?

Yes. Sometimes - but not often - they're signed. Usually, the attribution is only based on style and technique.

Signatures are more common on the modern carvings. >>

That's good to know. Thanks Andy

Zoins · September 24, 2012 6:53AM

<< About a month ago I picked up a clipped Liberty nickel with a skull carving in the same style, I'll try to update this post with a picture later tonight. EDIT: Found the seller's picture:

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Sean Reynolds >>

Now that's pretty unique and freaky!

Thanks for sharing Sean!

Cool Hobo

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