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Antique Questions Forum / folding wall fan

« on: February 12, 2006, 02:50:15 pm »

Geese...??.. I have often seen feather fans, and presume these are all from ostreich feathers as they seem to be similar. Geese have harder feather ends and would break very easily. What are the main prines made of?  

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Antique Questions Forum / spelter clocks

« on: February 12, 2006, 02:46:37 pm »

I have come across many different shaped mantle clocks from the late 19th C. all in gilted spelter, and most having figure finials... is there a foundry or factory known for these casts... as I asuem they are cast