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Antique Questions Forum / Re: THE BRAMLEY-MOORE MEDAL to Captain William Haskell in Gold????

« on: January 27, 2015, 04:10:26 pm »

I agree!  I would love to hear how this plays out. 

What a great story!

 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: THE BRAMLEY-MOORE MEDAL to Captain William Haskell in Gold????

« on: January 25, 2015, 04:02:43 pm »

That's what I thought as well Wilhenri and found the original site as well.  I have searched that Captain Haskell high and low with no avail.  Crazier things have happened...

I agree that there has to be an account of Capt. Haskell and deed of heroism somewhere.

Perhaps someone has found this article, but there was an account of a rescue with a Captain Haskell.  However, the article mentions that he, his wife and 13 others were rescued at sea in 1910 rather than Haskell himself being the hero.

http://vineyardgazette.com/news/2010/01/21/century-later-epic-sea-rescue-remembered?k=vg54c56717827a0&r=1

This appears to have been an American (and, perhaps, the wrong age).  Still, it would be an interesting irony if Captain Haskell was rescued years after rescuing someone else.

 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tiffany & Co. lamp teapot?

« on: January 25, 2015, 03:31:22 pm »

Thanks for the help!

I am especially interested in dating this.  I have read that Tiffany & Co. stopped their "EP" line by 1931.  The date from this particular pattern number (1421) seems to indicate that it was designed between 1860-1865; however, that was the design not the production date for this particular pot.  I am interested in the letter "V."  Tiffany & Co. added an initial to indicate either the company president's name when it was created or the artistic director.  There were no presidents with a last name beginning with "v," so I assume that it was an art/design director's initial.  Unfortunately, I can't find a list of art directors.

I am still puzzled by the "24" that appears on the inside of the lid and, potentially, on the bottom of the teapot.  My dad mentioned that it could be a "Z 4," and that the "24" on the inside of the teapot lid could be mere coincidence. 

I am interested in the history of this.  Is it possible that the "24" might have been a number for a pot at a restaurant (#24 out of, say, 40)?  This came from northern California, so could it be something from a restaurant or hotel in the decades following the gold rush?   It is all conjecture at this point.  Perhaps someone might know how I might find out more.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tiffany & Co. lamp teapot?

« on: January 24, 2015, 04:05:55 pm »

Here are a couple of other photos to indicate the size of this.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tiffany & Co. lamp teapot?

« on: January 24, 2015, 12:17:20 am »

What are the measurements of the pot?  How much does it hold?

I don't have the exact measurement (since it was mailed to my parents' home).  It is small...perhaps 6-8 inches in length.  I can post some photos of it if you like that will suggest a size.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tiffany & Co. lamp teapot?

« on: January 23, 2015, 10:55:11 pm »

Here is a faux-colored photo (my mom tinted it with a filter on her iPhone to enhance contrast) of the inside of the pot's top.  Like the bottom of the pot, it has a "24" marked inside.

I don't know if the color is more "silver" like and the filter looks more copper, or if it is truly copper inside.  The inside bottom looks more silver.

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Antique Questions Forum / Tiffany & Co. lamp teapot?

« on: January 23, 2015, 10:46:00 pm »

Hello,

I purchased a teapot that I found for sale. It didn't cost very much and I thought that it would simply make a nice little "old" piece on a shelf in my parents' dining room.  I am interested in learning more about it.  It looks like a teapot, but it is a bit small. My dad thinks that it might be a creamer.

I know just a little about interpreting the Tiffany & Co. marking. 

This is what I can see (thus far):

Tiffany & Co.
1421 MAKERS 180
Silver Soldered EP  <-- (at least I think that it says EP)
V


2 4

As you can see in one of the photos, this is not sterling silver.  It is silver soldered and I believe that, if this is "EP," the "EP" stands for electroplated.  However, there are a few things that I don't know about the mark.  I understand that the "1421" is the pattern number.  I also understand that the "180" is the order number.  However, I don't know much beyond that. 

Does anyone know what the "v" means? 
What does the "2 4" mean?  It appears at the bottom of the teapot and inside of the lid. 
Any idea about what this might actually be (e.g., teapot, creamer, sugar dispenser, etc...)? 
Any idea about the age? 

Thanks!

 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Desk? Table? Buffet?

« on: August 14, 2014, 11:23:00 am »

I just noticed the replies today.  I will try and photograph the drawers this evening.  I believe that the company that was once located in the building was once a real estate office.  I would have to make a call and find out.

Is it a two-sided table?  In other words....  Is it only finished on the ends and one side? (as if it would go up next to a wall) or is it finished on both sides (have drawer on the other side as well as if it would sit out in the open)?

It is finished all around.  However, the "back" does not have any drawers and doesn't have the central arch either.  This made me think that it was some sort of writing desk or office console table. If it is a console table, it is a bit large (~5.5 ft long by ~2 ft wide). It is also heavy (all real wood) but I am not certain what types of wood are used.  However, the "underside" areas, portions of the legs and other areas that are "out of sight" aren't stained.

Even if it isn't particularly old, it is still a nice and useful piece.  I was originally searching for a sewing table for my wife, but we're using it as more of a writing desk.

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Antique Questions Forum / Desk? Table? Buffet?

« on: August 13, 2014, 11:17:09 am »

I obtained this piece from an office in Palo Alto, California.  The office administrator had no idea what it was, where it came from or how old it is.  She said that this piece was in the building when her company purchased the building. The company that was in the building previously said the same thing.





It is in great shape other than signs of age (e.g., some slight board separation on top and at some seams, drawers don't go in/out too easily, fading stain, slight scratches and light watermarks, etc...).

Any idea as to what type of piece this is or how old that it might be?