Days gone by, eh?
Radiation can be used to alter a pearl's natural color...those that are misshapen may be fresh water pearls, or salt water, sometimes called, if...
Seriously over my pay-grade.
You do a fine job of it as well, Potts...Thanks!
Ha...haven't heard 'ground round' in years!
Why? So you could return to wearing 3-cornered pants an' waiting for your teeth to come in? HaHaHa!
They indicate (to me) that the vessel, or a portion of it, was spun into its form. Copper an' brass (bronze too, probably) can both be fashioned...
Very Good, both of you...Thanks a LOT!
Probably...November 22, '63 was just 3 months after I left the Air Force; I hadn't yet begun my acquisitive walk-about. But soon after...certainly...
Weight is ~27 3/4 oz, capacity perhaps as much as 24 oz; it's 8 3/4" high to the lip, ~7" max diameter, ~1 5/8" ground pontil, ~3 5/8" OD base...
Even with a better repair on the lid, I wonder if you wouldn't have more success without that lid?
Kralik it is...Thank you all!
Lovely piece! Welcome, JuJu...You'll have a good time here!
Right as rain, an' thank you for differentiating that point!
I think it's Uranium Oxide or Manganese...idk about Flint glass though.
In a minute? Not simply fast...try Fastest! WOW!
You may be right...
Haven't heard that phrase since Grandpa died, in '56. He was usually a bit more colorful in his (rare) profanity...but tailored his comments when...
Welcome here, Kariann...you're in good company!
This is ~6' tall, ~2 3/4" concave foot diameter, ~3" across the 6 petals; weight is ~215 grams, with the bottom ~2" being quite a bit thicker an'...
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