From a quick bit of poking around I would definitely say don't let the grandkids play with it! :wideyed: I am sure there are mitigating factors...
It wouldn't surprise me that perhaps some enterprising company may have found more then one use for that glass mold even, marketing alcohol...
That is always possible!
Yes, it would be a "fire grenade" if you threw it! I remember setting my desk on fire with alcohol in science class.:) I am sure it is an alcohol...
What does it look like on top? I don't see that angle in a picture.... Edit: Maybe give us a pic of it closed up.
Ooohhhh!!!! I like that!!! :) I won't muddy the water with an inexpert opinion though, but I like it!
Welcome to the nuthouse Frank!!!!
https://www.mccrone.com/mm/how-to-makemodify-and-use-an-alcohol-lamp/
An alcohol burner? Edit: I guess alcohol lamp is the correct term.
Hilarious! I know the feeling. I always say "The crazy runs deep in my family and I come by it honest"!!!! :wacky::happy:
Boy that Ebay seller sure is optimistic.....:rolleyes:
Found it:...
Love the pictures BTW! They were indeed slimming down. You wouldn't be hiding any extra pounds in the dresses from 1881 for sure!!!
He would stay in my house. I was one of those kids that drove my parents crazy until they got me a horse. He was a beautiful Tennessee Walker that...
I am well past the hot flashes too but I don't think I would have lived through them in those garments. I would probably have wound up in the care...
Am I the only older woman who positively shudders at the thought of hot flashes in all those layers of clothing?!? :eek:
IMHO it is intended as a decorative piece. It does not have holes in the eyes allowing it to be wore as a mask.
Please let us know more when you get it home James. It is a lovely piece and I find your knowledge fascinating and your taste fabulous. I am still...
As for the value I wouldn't be shocked to see it offered for $200.00. I may even be tempted to buy it at that price if I saw it. That is all...
I noted in the article in say_it_slowly's post from Collectors Weekly that Smith Bros in the states were making a similar style at the same time...
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