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Antique Questions Forum / White Chalky substance on my cut glass pieces

« on: March 27, 2006, 08:41:53 pm »

I have noticed that the larger goblets are different than all the other glassware. Different design and seem to be of nicer quality. The goblets also do not have the noticeable "mold line" which runs vertically down the glasses.

whether pressed or cut glass, I got it all for free, so its all good

thanks for the feedback all

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Antique Questions Forum / White Chalky substance on my cut glass pieces

« on: March 27, 2006, 08:30:37 pm »

Howdy guest.and welcome. you aroused my curiosity. what  I'am seeing is press molded glass. not cut glass.

Yes, I know that now. I know more about the mating rituals of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot than I do about glassware lol

Yes, Pressed glass it is  

 thanks all

 

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Antique Questions Forum / White Chalky substance on my cut glass pieces

« on: March 25, 2006, 09:39:52 pm »

Great suggestions! thanks

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Antique Questions Forum / White Chalky substance on my cut glass pieces

« on: March 24, 2006, 09:56:43 pm »

Hi again,

I've got another question:

I picked up a beautiful set of cut glass goblets, dessert dishes, glasses etc. today

I noticed that on the bottom of some of the pieces, there is a white, caulky substance on the glass (especially the ones with small crannies, grooves). Not even isopropyl alcohol would remove it.

I put them all through the dishwasher and no luck. What is this stuff? It does scrap off with a knife, but it's very stubborn and is really on there. Is there some "home remedy" concoction I can use that will disolve that gunk? You know....like "Haley's Hints" from PBS. The guy who makes all kinds of home cleaners and polishes, etc. LOL

thanks all!


 

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Antique Questions Forum / set of 4 Larkin #7 oak dining chairs - value?

« on: March 24, 2006, 09:44:24 pm »

Hi all, Im brand new to this forum,

I have a question about value of some antique chairs.

I have a set of 4 Larkin #7 Quarter sawn oak dining chairs c. 1980-1900.

I've seen them advertised for $425 for just one: http://tinyurl.com/hdsrj

but of course, they are an antique shop, so therefore they hike up the price by....what.....4 times?

I'd like to sell them but 2 of them will need some restoration (One simply has a rung broken off the chair leg, the other chair will need replacement rungs.)

All will need some screwhole plugs here and there. And all the chairs have these antique ""slip-on" Upholstered Seats (made by American Fibre Seat Corporation) rather than canned seats.

Its almost impossible to find info about Larkin furniture.

What do you think these might be worth as is? I would think a restorer or antique shop would love to grab them to restore.

thanks all