Author Topic: Looking for information on this piece (Read 2160 times)

revil41 · « **on:** March 09, 2013, 04:58:04 pm »

I received this piece from my grandmother about 6 years ago. I believe it to be a centerpiece of either for flowers or fruit. here is the picture. It is cast iron with a glass top. Thank you for the help.

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/revil41/centerpiece/centerpiece_zps0b68f8c3.jpg

bigwull · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2013, 05:13:20 pm »

I would be surprised if it was cast iron...what makes you think it is...and are there any marks,

revil41 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2013, 05:38:31 pm »

I used the wrong word not cast iron, but i can not think of the word now.

bigwull · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2013, 06:21:47 pm »

it looks more like cast alloy,which is also known as white metal...

mart · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2013, 08:12:07 pm »

Can you post the pic here !!

KC · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2013, 10:09:13 pm »

Beat me to it Wullie! White metal!

cogar · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2013, 04:43:40 am »

Here you are, Mart.

mart · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2013, 09:50:03 am »

Thanks Cogar !! I agree !! White metal, very pretty though !!

revil41 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2013, 05:34:19 pm »

Thats it white metal. thanks

ghopper1924 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2013, 05:34:58 am »

Yep, looks like a centerpiece ca. 1970s.

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