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Antique Questions Forum / Re: What the heck are they?

« on: July 30, 2008, 02:55:30 pm »

They are very small about the size of a small flower.  So no candy would fit in them.  I have seen some glass that kind of looks like this but the called it tea bag holders or spoon holders but I do not know what size those other pieces of glass really were by looking at the picture.  Thanks for your reply!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: What the heck are they?

« on: July 29, 2008, 08:08:10 pm »

Ha!Ha!, I thought maybe they has a special purpose that I just couldn't figure out.  Thanks again! 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Wrought Ironrange Co

« on: July 29, 2008, 12:12:15 pm »

Hi, I don't know exactly what you are looking for but you can google for the answer. Here is one site I found out of quite a lot of listings;http://www.culver.org/alumni/hartmanonhistory/writings/hartman/home-on-the-wrought-iron-range-part-01-hartman.htm

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Kutani

« on: July 28, 2008, 09:53:55 pm »

Thanks again! You are always helpful. I really do appreciate it.

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Antique Questions Forum / What the heck are they?

« on: July 28, 2008, 09:50:44 pm »

I have these and don't have a clue what they are or where they came from. They are very heavy with a checker like raise bottom. I thought maybe they were ring holders. I really don't have a clue.

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Antique Questions Forum / Kutani

« on: July 26, 2008, 06:50:28 pm »

I have this dish.    It has kutani on the bottom made in japan with what resembles a "H".  Does anyone know its value?  Thank you all! 

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Antique Questions Forum / Thank You

« on: July 23, 2008, 07:50:41 pm »

thank you for helping me with my questions!  I really appreciate anyone who took the time to write me back.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: M.J Hummel Skier Figurine...Is this valuable??

« on: July 19, 2008, 02:09:29 pm »

have you looked on E bay.  There is one for sale on there listed at 120.00.  I do not know a lot about collections (lol) but thought maybe that would be helpful.  Here is a sample from E bay:.
   
M.J. Hummel's Precious SKIER Hum# 59/4/0, Goebel 1979
     This seller accepts PayPal    -   $120.00

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: a rare book

« on: July 18, 2008, 10:28:34 am »

here is the carbon paper and parsons paper

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: a rare book

« on: July 18, 2008, 08:06:12 am »

next pic

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: a rare book

« on: July 18, 2008, 07:58:44 am »

Here are a few pictures of the book. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: a rare book

« on: July 18, 2008, 04:43:13 am »

 Here is a copy of the poem if you are interested in having a look at it.  I am not certain but think it is about the Mexican War???  mmmmm???  I have found a couple of places on the web were it list the name Wood and their service in the Mexican War but once again I do not have a way of knowing if they are indeed the same.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: a rare book

« on: July 18, 2008, 03:57:43 am »

 I have done a little digging here on the web and have even posted the same information that I posted on this site on a couple of genealogy message boards.  I have never been contacted by any of these families.  In my own research I have found that I have some surnames in common with the Wood family and quite a lot of the same locations including several of the states and towns that they mention but no one that I talk to in my immediate family seems to know where or how we are related.  I have even discovered that most of my ancestors are buried in Wood's Chapel cemetery.  This could be just be a coincidence but.....  I guess I will keep on the trail.  It has been several years since I last posted the messages on genealogy sites maybe I should try again.  I am really amazed with the detail and time that I know must have went into making this book. It really is unique and even has a few of the original plants tucked in it. The clipping of poem inside is also a big mystery to me.  I have searched and searched for it on line but have yet to find any mention of it anywhere. The initials of the poet are H.G.C. and at the bottom of the clipping is printed "Cincinnati Dec. 9Th, 1848.  I have tried finding old newspaper archives and have not had any luck.  I thought maybe it would lead me somewhere (sigh) but once again here I sit.  I have no idea where to take this book and  have it looked at.   There are really no rare book dealers in my area.  I have thought about taking a trip to Springfield and see if there is anyone there that could assist me. Do you think this is a good idea?  Do you have any other suggestion that I may be able to use?  I am on a mission and just know that maybe eventually I will get an answer. (maybe) Well I have rattled on and on.  Thank you once again for all your help! Please let me know if you have any other ideas.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: a rare book

« on: July 17, 2008, 07:44:38 am »

Thank You!  I feel so silly!  Right after I had posted this I found the same information on the web about Parson's Paper Company.   I had been looking for the answer for what has seemed like forever.  Thank you for your reply I really appreciate your help.

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Antique Questions Forum / a rare book

« on: July 17, 2008, 06:28:58 am »

I have a book that is of Botanical Plant impressions. The inside cover says Martha Wood Book of Botanical Plants Impressed by John Wood, Missouri, Springfield Greene county. September 14th 1858.Present from her father James Wood. There is also a clipping of a poem titled Twelve Months Ago, Some of the names of the plants are wrote on paper that has a pressed seal that says Parsons Paper co. but the only thing I can find on Parson Paper dates back only to the 1930's. The inscription is done in quill. There is also a piece of carbon paper with the leaf impressions on it. There are also a total of 413 impressions accounted for. I do not have a clue where this book came from only that it has been in my family for years. I would appreciate any ideas on where I may get it appraised.