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  1. Tom Mackay
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    Thoughts on era of this lamp?

    I bought a reproduction deco lamp early 80's, made 70's, but it had obviously contemporary lamp parts. The cloth cord is a point in favor on...
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Furniture
  2. Tom Mackay
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    Thoughts on era of this lamp?

    Here's the same figure designed as a flower frog ! https://picclick.com/Vtg-LG-Art-Deco-Porcelain-Nude-Dancing-Woman-323792092887.html
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Furniture
  3. Tom Mackay
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    Thoughts on era of this lamp?

    Here's the figure minus lamp pole described as 1920's....
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Furniture
  4. Tom Mackay
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    Glass thing, what is it? (I think I might get embarrased)

    Playing with Dad's stuff can get one in trouble...! I just showed mine to someone and they remembered a work colleague having the exact same one !...
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    What is this old trim called ?

    OK that was odd - my reply showed up in the quote as if it were yours.
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
  6. Tom Mackay
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    What is this old trim called ?

    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
  7. Tom Mackay
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    Glass thing, what is it? (I think I might get embarrased)

    I wonder if these were numerous - any idea when your dad got that?
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
  8. Tom Mackay
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    What is this old trim called ?

    I found a simple, illustrative article on that from an upholsterer. https://www.jhconklin.net/blog/2014/11/8/upholstery-gimp-nails-and-welting
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
  9. Tom Mackay
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    New member

    Welcome ! Folks here know everything ! Almost, anyways.
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Introductions
  10. Tom Mackay
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    What is this old trim called ?

    OK, thanks, I'll leave it alone. It doesn't seem dirty (and isn't stinky) , just dulled.
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
  11. Tom Mackay
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    What is this old trim called ?

    Super ! Thanks ! I should have relaxed, had a coffee and waited ! There's a lot of textile terms, yikes. Passementerie is close enough! Dare I try...
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
  12. Tom Mackay
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    What is this old trim called ?

    Where did the image go ?[ATTACH]
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
  13. Tom Mackay
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    What is this old trim called ?

    OK - trim >trimming>edging>passementerie> et voilà - an image that's sort of like it !
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    What is this old trim called ?

    Is "following" a term used for trim ? I can't find any association of that word with clothing or textiles. Is it rickrack? There's an awful lot...
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    What is this old trim called ?

    I found this on a rotting textile object in a box in a barn. There's about 4 feet of it.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Thread by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
  16. Tom Mackay
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    Egyptian piece

    More proof the ancient Egyptians invented everything![ATTACH]
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Glass thing, what is it? (I think I might get embarrased)

    I would JUMP if mine were to fall towards my foot ! Looks like a brick of plain glass may have many uses.
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
  18. Tom Mackay
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    Glass thing, what is it? (I think I might get embarrased)

    Hmmm...so, it wasn't made yesterday. OK!
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Vienna bronze parrot kyratisation!

    [ATTACH] Everybirdie is cheering you on ! Congratulations !
    Post by: Tom Mackay, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Imari Ware plates

    I'm assuming these 6 1/8-6 1/4" (15.5cm) plates are modern, however, I see the one with bamboo trees in the middle regularly described as vintage....
    Thread by: Tom Mackay, Jan 22, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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