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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique mirror

« on: April 29, 2021, 11:08:09 am »

I read the instructions.... and have been successful  in the past, but it has been awhile. I followed them to a t, but it wouldn't work for me.

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique mirror

« on: April 27, 2021, 06:59:26 pm »

Hi! I'm looking for some info on this mirror and small table. My aunt always called it a petty coat mirror. It originally came from her husband's family. She always had these as a set, and in fact I didn't know it wasn't one piece until this photo of it in my grandmother's house after my aunt had passed. Any information on name and of course value on this would be great, thanks.
https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Resized_20210427_155719.jpeg?role=personal



I can't figure out how post pics, I tried the image button with a link... and uploading from device??? Idk sorry for the link.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Thermometer

« on: September 10, 2018, 05:59:31 pm »

I don’t think there is a need for a thermometer when one is “boiling down” cane juice for making molasses ……. or Sugar Maple sap for making Maple syrup.

One just keeps “boiling” the cane juice or maple sap until it is reduced down to the desired “color” and/or “viscosity” …….. then you “jar” it (molasses) or “bottle” it (syrup).
 
I’ve tapped the trees and made Maple Syrup several times ….. and when I was 3 ta 5 years old ..... my Dad raised a patch of Sugar Cane and I remember watching them make molasses. 

This is how they “crushed” the juice out of the cane.


And then the juice was poured into a great big “evaporator” pan with a fire underneath.


And I still don't like the taste of molasses to this very day ...... because it was those molasses I had to eat iffen I wanted something "sweetened".

Sugar was "rationed" and mom couldn't buy any.

You are so right. My home town has a syrup festival every November and they demonstrate how they extract the juice all the way to bottling it. They also dress in the time period and spin yarn and thread on spinning wheels, blacksmithing and all sorts of stuff. But I dont recall them ever measuring the temp... and KC it's not stained/soaked that i can tell.... and it's almost "too clean" to have been used in that manner... like there is no variation on the wood at all indicating any use.  The only wear it has is on the bottom u part. so now I dont know again... lol

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Thermometer

« on: September 10, 2018, 10:22:46 am »

I would think a syrup / candy thermometer would have a higher range. I don't see my reply from yesterday where I suggested a "milk pasteurization thermometer".

I noticed that too... but yes I did see it. And yes I do live in place that is known for making cane syrup.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Thermometer

« on: September 10, 2018, 08:25:59 am »

Ty guys, I leaning towards it to be an old syrup or candy thermo due to range of temps on it.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Thermometer

« on: September 09, 2018, 08:02:34 pm »

Thanks mart, it goes to 180.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Thermometer

« on: September 09, 2018, 01:49:31 pm »

It is 12 and 3/4 in long. The bottom appears to whittled or carved to that shape. The therometer is not removable.  It also only goes down to 30 degrees.

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Antique Questions Forum / Thermometer

« on: September 09, 2018, 06:47:44 am »

Hi guys, I have done some research but have come up with nothing. But I wasn't worried cause I know you guys are the best. I was wondering the info on my thermometer. I looks like it had a specific purpose due to shaped carved at the end, tho I'm not sure. The wooden back is shaped. I can't find anything on at all.... Era, purpose, maker, or value. I only paid 10 bucks for it. Thanks for any input.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Buffet/sideboard age

« on: December 16, 2017, 06:36:16 pm »

Ty guys! I do love it!!! We had to put a rush on it because I'm hosting Christmas this year. It did match my other cabinetry well, and yes I was blessed to have to remove paint. I loathe removing paint...lol it also helped that we locally sourced our granite... very local, 4 doors down.  And we got a good neighbor discount. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Buffet/sideboard age

« on: December 14, 2017, 09:38:53 pm »

Alright, here it is. I think turned out great. It's such great piece for my little kitchen.... more work space, more storage, and seating for dining. Still trying to find the right chairs. I want two upholstered chairs for the back and a stool for the sides, so it will be compact.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Buffet/sideboard age

« on: December 03, 2017, 05:35:23 pm »

Yea! I knew I could count on you guys.  thank you all, especially rauville!  Y'all just confirmed what I thought I knew but couldn't find a reference.  I plan on topping it with granite. Looked at a lot yesterday,  picked a cream and brown piece out, just waiting to hear back from them.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Buffet/sideboard age

« on: December 03, 2017, 12:22:21 am »

Additional pics...

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Antique Questions Forum / Buffet/sideboard age

« on: December 02, 2017, 04:16:44 pm »

I'm gonna turn this into my kitchen island/bar. So excited about it!!! I just picked out my top. But I was trying to figure out it's age. There are no markings anywhere. So tell me what you guys think. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Which would you choose....

« on: March 01, 2017, 09:50:28 pm »

$100. But I have dealt with him before, he haggles and he is closing shop.... so I bet I could get it for less.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Which would you choose....

« on: March 01, 2017, 08:10:11 pm »

how much wouldyou pay?