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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Any Info on this garden gnome?
« on: March 07, 2010, 08:17:52 pm »
Very cool. Thanks for the tip.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Any Info on this garden gnome?
« on: March 07, 2010, 07:41:26 pm »
Hosman-
That's a great point about bringing him inside during the winter. I do that for my cheap porch furniture, and it's the least I can do for this guy! I'm still undecided about repainting. I like the idea about getting rid of the loose paint and rust and doing a clear coat. The facial features and the more minute details (i.e. bib buttons, sleeves, shoes) might be more noticable and "cleaner."
That's a great point about bringing him inside during the winter. I do that for my cheap porch furniture, and it's the least I can do for this guy! I'm still undecided about repainting. I like the idea about getting rid of the loose paint and rust and doing a clear coat. The facial features and the more minute details (i.e. bib buttons, sleeves, shoes) might be more noticable and "cleaner."
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Any Info on this garden gnome?
« on: March 06, 2010, 07:50:29 pm »
Dean - you make a good point about the "natural" look; that's what I've heard some people say. It's been outside (and enduring Chicago winters) for about 80 years though without a break and maybe it's time to get him cleaned up. Either way I'm lucky to have him. And glad to hear the watering can adds value - - thank you to everyone for your help!
Dave
Dave
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Any Info on this garden gnome?
« on: March 06, 2010, 12:37:34 pm »
It's good to know it's worth something - - but I'm keeping him!
Thanks again - I'll post pics when it's done. You've been very helpful!
Dave
Thanks again - I'll post pics when it's done. You've been very helpful!
Dave
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Any Info on this garden gnome?
« on: March 06, 2010, 12:10:34 pm »
Thank you so much!! How cool! I will tell my mom and it will make her day! 
Dave
Dave
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Antique Questions Forum / Any Info on this garden gnome?
« on: March 06, 2010, 11:20:01 am »
Hi,
I am looking for any specific information or identification of this garden gnome. My great-grandparents bought it in Chicago around 1930. It is cast-iron, 27 inches tall. It was painted white years ago, but the original (?) colors can be seen -- red hat, yellow and blue clothes. I don't see any manufacturer's marks on it. It's very weathered and I plan on getting it cleaned up this spring.
Any information would be appreciated!
I am looking for any specific information or identification of this garden gnome. My great-grandparents bought it in Chicago around 1930. It is cast-iron, 27 inches tall. It was painted white years ago, but the original (?) colors can be seen -- red hat, yellow and blue clothes. I don't see any manufacturer's marks on it. It's very weathered and I plan on getting it cleaned up this spring.
Any information would be appreciated!
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