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  1. Darkwing Manor
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    Found a group of "unofficial" certificates from cruise lines; crossing Int. date line, equator, etc.

    I think that has already happened!
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 26, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    1,100-Year-Old Brooch

    You never know, they could turn out to be early Anglo-Saxon also! :bored:
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 26, 2020 in forum: Jewelry
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    Sterling Gorham tea strainer

    Thank you for that information. I'll have to revise my file!
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 26, 2020 in forum: Silver
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    For Our Bug Ladies!

    Boylerpf Antique Vintage Jewelry Beetle tiara, necklace and earrings. Lady Granville's iridescent beetles parure, circa 1884 or 1885, was made...
    Thread by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020, 27 replies, in forum: Jewelry
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    Milk Glass Opaline - 18th Century??

    It's fascinating how the designs of our architectural and decorative arts have been modified by efforts to beat the tax man over the years. I...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Sterling Gorham tea strainer

    Prudent. I have friends expecting and I want to give them an engraved King Edward silver-plated baby spoon and fork set. But I'm waiting until all...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling Gorham tea strainer

    Daniel Low Silver Co. is credited with introducing the very first "souvenir" spoons to the American market, capitalising on his home-town's...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling Gorham tea strainer

    Especially if you are drinking poppy tea!
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling Gorham tea strainer

    I just noticed that 1st pic is of a damaged one. Here's an intact one, and an old catalog page.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: Silver
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    Sterling Gorham tea strainer

    I do! here's my favorite pattern of all! Gorham for Daniel Lowe of Salem, Mass. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: Silver
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    Milk Glass Opaline - 18th Century??

    Thanks for that clarification. The reason I asked is in relation to the fierce rivalry and competition between J. LaFarge and L.C. Tiffany, over...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Milk Glass Opaline - 18th Century??

    I'm not seeing any examples of deliberate opalescence in any of those examples. My question remains, was opalescence ever a deliberate...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    John Bieber & the Edelweiss Chest

    I was referring more to the bride.
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    Milk Glass Opaline - 18th Century??

    It's a bit tricky to nail down a date, but it's my general understanding that opalescent glass tableware wasn't really deliberately produced or...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    John Bieber & the Edelweiss Chest

    Sums up the whole bridal dowry system, really.
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    18th and 19th milk glass bottles and utilitarian hollow ware for sale.

    Do you mean commercial milk bottles? And what sort of hollow ware? Could you be a bit more specific? Maybe some pics? Thanks!
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: Sell
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    Small **drinking** glass:Number One

    Due to the cloudy appearance, I'm wondering if this glass isn't suffering from crizzling, or glass disease, where a poor batch recipe causes an...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Help with Drop Leaf Table

    I am thinking walnut also. Nice table, especially graceful legs. I'm also voting don't mess with it. Speaking from misadventure, the oxalic acid...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    Antique Dresser ????

    Just a side-note: The term "antique" is thrown about quite carelessly anymore. Technically an item has to be 100 years old to qualify. Looks like...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    Niello Cufflink-like button and Purple Rhinestone Locket

    Just a thought.. could the locket be meant to hold a photo or woven hair piece, ALA sentimental jewelry? Purple (lavender) was the designated...
    Post by: Darkwing Manor, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: Jewelry
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