Yes, right under the paint it appears to be white but, below that, a light-pinkish terracotta colour.
I believe it’s terracotta.
Thank you, Vogel. I’d love to have someone play this flute, just to hear what it sounds like! It’s so different than a modern flute. Thanks also...
Thank you, all_fakes!
Hmmm, okay, thanks. I tried on two different computers. Maybe it’s a country thing.
Thanks, Fid, but this page won’t display for me. Does anyone else have a problem with it?
Ah, I see! I should have realized this. Thanks for explaining.
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This flute, as far as I’ve been able to determine, is a German wood and ivory “Simple System” flute made by J & A Lampferhof of Essen circa 1850....
This very solid (weighs almost 2 lbs) cast bronze object has me intrigued. I believe it dates to the turn of the last century, but what IS it? Is...
Wow, you could be right! Thanks so much for this suggestion.
Does anyone recognize this tool? I found it a few years ago and have never been able to identify it. Any suggestions gratefully received! [IMG]...
Great video, Tom! Many thanks for posting. Here’s another: [MEDIA]
Here she is, lit up after rewiring with replica, period-correct, cotton-wrapped wire. Amazingly, the original light bulb still works! I was able...
Must be! Thanks for the great link. This makes me think the lamp must date to 1940, at the latest.
Yes, Royal Air Force cap badge and, with that crown, post-1953.
Here’s a sticker found inside the lamp. So, it was made in Canada. I should have guessed this earlier, as RAF High-Speed Launch #150 was built in...
No, nothing. I’m going to take the lamp apart tonight, to rewire it, and will let you know if I find anything interesting inside.
By the way, here’s a photo of the boat this lamp was modelled after: [IMG]
Oh, please excuse me. It’s just over 12” long.
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