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Antique Questions Forum / bronze baseball statue

« on: March 22, 2008, 02:10:39 pm »

this was found in my grandmothers attic after her death.  noone wanted it so i took it home and have been trying to find out about it.  whoever it is is batting crosshanded.  could it be casey stengel>  any information would be appreciated.  it is solid bronze.It measures 5" tall by 3" wide at widest point.  thanks a bunch

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Does anyone know what this is or used for?

« on: March 20, 2008, 06:26:07 pm »

iam sure this is a rolling pin.  opens on one end so that you can put ice water in it to roll out pie crust. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Homan MFG. co. quadruple plate fruit or bread basket dated 1903(photo added)

« on: March 20, 2008, 06:22:59 pm »

My mother passed away recently and this was found in the basement in a box.  It looks like it holds fruit or bread.  has a beautiful handle.  one the bottem it says Homan MFG. co. patented dec 22 1903.  says warranted quadruple plate.  says special metal 2527 also.  I have no idea where this came from and am just curious about it.  beautiful piece in mint condition.  thanks

This has not been cleaned or shined because iam not sure what to use so it wont be damaged.  in perfect condition