Hi, I think it was to celebrate someones 50th either birthday or anniversary. The bells on the end would make more sense for anniversary. greg
Hi Rayo, I used to soak mine for a week in ammonia and water, then a few days in vinegar. Then I would decide what else needed done. I used to...
Hi, Really nice. I collected bottles until the First Divorce. Started years ago when I was a kid. During the proceedings I asked the lady if I...
Hi, That white all over it seems to be scratches. The only way is to have it professionally sanded down. The black shoe polish is a very good...
Hi, What ever,it is a gorgeous vase. greg
Hi, I had one with a missing shade. Took several years but I finally found 5 matching shades that I replaced the originals with. By the way I...
Hi Mansons, The good thing about reaching our age is we not not have to apologize. I agree the vase is beautiful without the handles. If they were...
Hi, I have my Gramps ruler. It is rosewood and brass folds up to 12" by 5" opens up to 72". I have used it since I was 5 years old. Have not...
Hi Mansons, Actually it was a woman who did the Barb & Ken thing. If I remember right her first name was Doris. greg
Hi, I remember back in the 1970s in Manhattan there was a small storefront. The guy who owned it would buy broken Hummels and turn them into...
Hi, It is NOT considered Depression Glass. It is a punch bowl base as SIS has stated. greg
Hi, It was made between 1891 and 1908. England was added in 1891 and in 1908 Made in England was started. greg
Hi LibraryLady, In the beginning I thought like you do, but they have no tails so bears they are. greg
Hi, Pretty bottles! Think the one on the right has the correct stopper. greg
Hi, Would keep me busy in the cold winter months. My MIL had a grouping of eight or nine little figurines that got broken. She stored them for...
Hi, Back in 1960s my local hardware store still stocked them. greg
Hi, The glaze on the item has tiny little weak spots. The heat from the steam would let tiny fat globules enter under the glaze and discolor...
Hi, It reminds me of part of a travel kit. Perhaps for Q-tips. greg
Hi, I agree not an ashtray but a tool to remove excess cigar ash. greg
Hi, A very soft artist's brush, one with big soft round head. Unfortunately they were talking about cooking oils.:eek: greg
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