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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old Old Piano Stool

« on: October 25, 2010, 05:15:13 pm »

Thanks for the input, all.  Like I said, breaking it up even in its shaky condition just didn't feel right to me either.  And as with all of the old things I'm handling lately - I won't be making the slightest attempt to clean or restore it.  Completely unqualified.

It is ebay-bound though, so if anyone here IS one of those fix-er-up restoration people I'll give you first dibs.  Make an offer ASAP and I'll be happy to discuss it.

d

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old Old Piano Stool

« on: October 25, 2010, 11:30:25 am »

I dig those claws too.  After a bit of research, I found that a lot of the aucitons are for the claws alone.  So now, yet another antique collection & selling lesson for me to learn: Do you sell the whole piece in "so-so" condition, probably earning less than the piece would have been worth if it were immaculate... OR... do you try to part it out and hope to make more money on the fact that these components might be needed by folks doing restoration work?

It's hard for me to look at these things like cars though... I mean, tearing it down & selling off the parts seems kind of ... like heartless and cruel.  Especially since it was my great grandmother's.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old Old Piano Stool

« on: October 25, 2010, 11:19:50 am »

** It should be noted that I was injured taking these pictures.  While trying to get a picture of the top of the bench, from above, I stood on a chair and overlooked the fact that the ceiling fan was running at a pretty good clip. 

So if you've ever wondered about how it feels to stick your head in a ceiling fan, I can now tell you.

... it hurts.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old Old Piano Stool

« on: October 25, 2010, 09:46:47 am »

yes, the top does adjust and come off by spinning.  As for grandma's age, I'm really not sure because I never met her, this is my MOM'S grandmother, and my mom is in her late 50s.  Mom says that her grandmother had this stool "for as far back as she can remember". 

Now, I don't know all that much - but to me, the condition seems to be "fair" at best.  You can see that the seat has been cracked practically in half and repaired.  The legs have been re-glued using that gooky old wood glue stuff.  And the metal feet of the legs are pretty loose.  It's great for decor, but I wouldn't sit on it for sure.  Then again - perhaps I'm overlooking the fact that this thing could be well over a hundred years old.

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Antique Questions Forum / Old Old Piano Stool

« on: October 25, 2010, 07:29:35 am »

Here's my latest.  In my mother's words "this stool was old when my grandmother got it".  This stool is not in the best of shape - it's obviously had some repair work done over the years.  But I was hoping someone could give me some info on it.  The only markings say "Gerts - Chicago".

So let me know what you think.



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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Green Mystery Pitcher

« on: October 23, 2010, 03:19:02 pm »

Hm. interesting. so what is a reasonable amount to ask for this?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Calico Fruit Ceramic Juice Pitcher

« on: October 23, 2010, 03:16:19 pm »

ha. got it.  It is officially kitchen decor.

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Antique Questions Forum / Green Mystery Pitcher

« on: October 22, 2010, 11:22:05 am »

Here's the last one I have for now...

I'm not really sure why I was given this one - the other two I've posted I can see having some "antique value" because they're pretty old & have some sort of seals on them, etc.  But this one I have no clue.  No markings whatsoever.  Then again, I'm the newest of newbs so what do I know? 

Have at it, guys.  Let me know if you can ID, age, or value this.  It's in perfect shape, no nicks, scratches, cracks... nothing.

Here ya go...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pricing Question 1800's Presentation Piece

« on: October 22, 2010, 11:10:45 am »

Ha! That's a pretty funny bit of timing there.

And again - I'm absolutely amazed at what you're able to come up with in such a short time.  The internet really is an amazing thing - as is YOUR ability to decipher the facts you've found with it.  I've always been a hardcore Google junkie - for example, I've had no formal college, but have made my way in a pretty technical field (IT) for ten years now on power of Google alone (up until quitting for school, that is).

Be careful.  You guys are going to turn me into an addict.

Oh, and on a serious note - thanks so much for putting time into looking into this for me!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pricing Question 1800's Presentation Piece

« on: October 22, 2010, 10:47:16 am »

The poor college student in me kicked in and I posted this on ebay, in case anyone's interested.  I love learning about it and would really like to track down this family - but the sad fact is I need the money.  I recently left my 10-year career in the IT field to attend college on the GI bill, and let's just say that depending on the government for your paycheck is not always the best idea. They don't really care if you have three kids & a pile of bills...   ... rant, rant, rant - sorry    


Anyway - here's the ebay listing if anyone's interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160496880104&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

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Antique Questions Forum / Calico Fruit Ceramic Juice Pitcher

« on: October 22, 2010, 10:38:17 am »

I'm having a lot of fun learning about the silver pitcher, so I've got a few more that I want to post for you all to have a stab at.  Granted, these aren't going to be nearly as interesting as the pitcher - but it'll still be interesting to learn exactly what they are & what they might be worth...

This one is pretty straight forward I think.  It's a juice pitcher (I believe) and it's got a seal on the bottom that says "calico fruit" among other things.  The stamp is pretty hard for me to read, but I do see "universal potteries" in there.  From what I've found so far on the interweb - this piece should have a lid with it, but I wasn't given that part.  Also, there is a minor chip on the top.

So.  What's the story on these things & what could I expect to get for one - say on ebay - in its current state? 

Thanks!
d

Pics... 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pricing Question 1800's Presentation Piece

« on: October 21, 2010, 10:22:54 am »

This is becoming very fascinating.  Like I said, this is my first step into the realm of antiques, collecting and genealogy research.  I'm amazed at what you folks are coming up with in such a small amount of time. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pricing Question 1800's Presentation Piece

« on: October 20, 2010, 03:02:37 pm »

Dan found this one same year but june 13  #194 http://cgi.ebay.com/rogers-smith-co-porcelain-lined-silver-pitcher-pot-/180542609582?pt=antique_silver

By the way - was this your ebay posting or someone else's?  I thought I might contact that person to see if they might want to add this mine to their collection.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pricing Question 1800's Presentation Piece

« on: October 20, 2010, 02:37:21 pm »

Oh wow - neat.  That one's super clean looking too.  I don't DARE to clean this thing, simply because I'm not 100% sure what it's made of or how to clean whatever it is.  So mine definitely needs a little love - but I'm not qualified to give it.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pricing Question 1800's Presentation Piece

« on: October 20, 2010, 02:23:45 pm »

I did see the name Jacob Hatzmann in my research - from a census website, I think.  But I've never done any research like this, so I didn't know how to put two & two together like you just did. 

Yes, I'm in Western KY - Paducah to be exact.  If my story is right, my mother got this pitcher at a yardsale or antique store here in town quite a few years ago.

The size of the pitcher is 12" tall, from base to top of the lid and approximately 22" in diameter at its widest point.  And it's HEAVY for its size - from the porcelain within, no doubt.