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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Spherical Clam Shell Wine Rack

« on: January 13, 2009, 07:36:24 am »

Not to be picky but, that would be cast iron, not wrought iron.

Thanks to everyone for all the great imput on this thing.  Y'all have me convinced this was most likely made in Mexico.  Isn't cast iron a bear to weld?  This thing has hundreds of welds on it.  The metal has that "worked" look to it. Take a look at the following pictures.

Again, I really appreciate the feedback.  Regardless of it's pedigree, I dig it and tha't really all that matters.

Don

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Spherical Clam Shell Wine Rack

« on: January 12, 2009, 08:47:49 pm »

Plausibly mexican glassware would fit in the slots. So could liquors, even tequila.   It could be for a planter...but doesn't seem as likely.  But I agree...a true wine aficionado wouldn't use this! However, crazier things have been made.  Tweaking an old saying "If you make it...someone will buy it!".  If you lived in New Mexico or Texas you would understand that saying with all of the imported goods.

I'm from New Mexico and currently reside in Texas.  Proof positive that: "If you make it...someone will buy it!".  One mans trash and all that. I just fell in love with the workmanship of this. Having lived in the southwest most of my almost 50 years and I've found myself south of the border more than a few times, I've never seen anything like this gizmo before.  I can't see it really being a good idea for a plant holder.  Iron rusts.  Pretty sure it must have been a display for something in bottles. 

Don

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Antique Questions Forum / Spherical Clam Shell Wine Rack

« on: January 10, 2009, 09:44:30 am »

Can someone help me identify this wine rack?  I found it in a second hand store and just had to have it. It's roughly 2 feet tall, 65 inches around and 20 inches in diameter.  Made of wrought iron.  Has a "lazy susan" bottle holder on the inside that holds 6 bottles.  I can't find a single mark on it that might show who made it.  Any help would be appreciated.

Don