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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Two items that I'm hoping someone can help with more information

« on: February 24, 2013, 07:47:56 pm »

The stones look like a combo of beads and cabochons - I agree, they would most likely have been used in jewelry making or some other craft.  They resemble Mother of Pearl or Shell - I would have to get a closer look to really be able to tell.  I know a fair bit about gemstones, can you post a few up close pictures of the stones?  They could be Agate as well - the white ones could even be Opal but it's rare to find Opal in pieces that large and that evenly white.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 1 Qt. milk glass dish - help identifying maker and pattern

« on: February 24, 2013, 09:32:32 am »

I have researched Pyrex, but the guide I used may not be exhaustive.  It's looks very similar to this Glasbake dish:

http://farmgirlpink.blogspot.com/2011/10/glasbake-by-mckee.html

but my pattern has some starbursts and the pattern in the link above does not.

I've also done general searches for vintage bakeware patterns, haven't seen anything that looks exactly like this.

Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / 1 Qt. milk glass dish - help identifying maker and pattern

« on: February 24, 2013, 12:16:08 am »

I collect a lot of vintage bakeware but I've never seen this pattern.  There is no maker indicated on the bottom - it is simply marked "1 Qt.".  Does anyone know the pattern or maker?  And maybe a year?  My research so far has turned up similar items but not this exact piece.  Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Seltmann weiden salt and pepper shakers - year of manufacture?

« on: February 24, 2013, 12:06:10 am »

I found these shakers at a thrift store - can anyone tell me by the mark what year they were made?  Or at least a range?  Seltmann Weiden are still making items today so doing research returns so many results it's hard to sort through it all.  I'm curious about the "W. Germany"  - could that possibly give a clue to the age of the items?  Maybe between the 50's and mid-80's?  Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about Prescut glassware.

« on: February 20, 2013, 07:59:16 pm »

Ha!  No worries   

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need help identifying Remington Rand typewriter

« on: February 20, 2013, 07:55:00 pm »

It really looks like a 50's Remington Quiet-Riter to me, but from what research I've done it seems those actually had the word Quiet-Riter across the front.  Obviously your typewriter does not.  If you notice your keys are sort of a rounded off square - that style began in the 50's.  My second guess is a Super-Riter.  The Super-Riter has identical features to yours.  It's a really cool find!  I love old typewriters.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about Prescut glassware.

« on: February 20, 2013, 07:25:07 pm »

bigwull - I was replying to OP Will1411 who was asking about the brown tint on the glassware they found.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: cut glass platter

« on: February 19, 2013, 07:58:39 pm »

I agree it's a starburst pattern for sure, but so far can't find name of the maker.  It was a very popular design made by so many manufacturers. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question about Prescut glassware.

« on: February 19, 2013, 07:53:01 pm »

I don't know if this answers your question, but amber glass was definitely a trend - it's glass that is clear but has a brown/gold tint to it.  Amber glass was made by many different companies - Hazel Atlas, Anchor Hocking, Indiana, etc.  So yes, amber glass was a popular color.  I don't know when amber glass first came on the scene, but you can find many gorgeous pieces from the in the 50's, 60's and 70's.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Vintage Ceramic Pipe - identifying marks and purpose

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:34:00 pm »

Very cool, thanks!  The mouthpiece of the pipe - the long part that curves up - has a hole in it and water will come out it if put in the base.  I thought that was a bit odd.  I wish I knew who the maker was, I'm fascinated by ceramic marks but can't find this one in any directory.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need help identifying bowl please!! Graham Rice China Company

« on: February 05, 2013, 09:27:49 pm »

There is something called a "Bride's Basket" or a "Bride's Bowl" which consists of a ceramic, glass, or porcelain bowl resting in a metal basket.  The ones I have seen are much more elaborate that yours.  But the concept is the same.  I'm thinking maybe that is what this is.  From what I have read, they were popular gifts for brides during the Victorian era.  Maybe this is the 1950's version?  I also can't find much on Graham Rice China Company but will do more research.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: found these old hooks

« on: February 05, 2013, 09:13:37 pm »

I believe a handheld meat hook would not have springs and would have a wooden or metal handle that is perpendicular to the hook.  Antique meat hooks are fairly primitive, contemporary ones are simple as well.  A meat hook that hangs from a rack would have a round device allowing it to slide along the rack - kind of like a pulley.  I am not an expert but for the above reasons I'm not sure these are meat hooks.  Unless they are meat hooks that are simply missing the rolling mechanism from the top.  I do think they are some type of industrial hook, but the exact purpose I honestly can't say w/o doing more research.

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Antique Questions Forum / Vintage Ceramic Pipe - identifying marks and purpose

« on: February 05, 2013, 08:52:14 pm »

A vintage store near my home was going out of business and I picked up this large ceramic pipe.  My research has lead me to believe this is either a planter or an ash tray but I'm leaning towards planter since there are no grooves for a cigarette.  I have looked up pottery marks and can't identify the one on the bottom - it looks like an elaborate capital R to me. 

The piece is about 4 inches high and about 5 inches across.

Does anyone know the maker of this piece and if it is indeed a planter?  Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Vintage Music Tin with Lid - Gold Metal and Enamel

« on: January 31, 2013, 08:12:28 pm »

I too thought it could be as recent as the 80's, however the style of the outline of the ballerina dancers looks a bit older to me.  The tin is about 4.5 inches tall and about 5.5 inches across the top.  I just thought it was really neat and it's for a family member who loves music and is a former musician.  I wish it had some markings!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Stumped by original Japanese Geisha fabric painting

« on: January 31, 2013, 08:08:00 pm »

Thanks!  I didn't spend much on it, I really bought it because I thought it was very cool.  I appreciate the advice, I heard back from the art gallery and they are referring me an Asian art expert in town.