..........if only the Daily Mirror's report was accurate all those years ago (taken from a 1972 16 page reprint) [IMG]
Sssh, don't tell anyone!! ;)
Well, although Dutch citizenship and associated benefits look quite attractive, I collected the lot this morning which will keep me busy for a...
It looks like cut glass, air twist stem and engraved, so a good quality piece. I would guess that SAM is the engravers initials.
Outbid :( [IMG] Outbid :( [IMG] Outbid :( [IMG] So I got these instead :( [IMG]
I try to be strict but, after being continuously outbid, I sometimes succumb :( Just once in a while a bored bid comes up trumps. Which means I...
Got fed up being outbid at a Saleroom online auction and bought another lot because I was bored and annoyed. So now I've probably lost money on...
So it seems to be bronze with a zinc/alloy liner. But the liner is 1 3/4" deep so more of a drip tray or maybe some kind of receptacle for an...
Ok, new pics, liner is robust but not heavy like iron. Have cleaned gunge from planter but not polished it. [IMG] [IMG]
Just got it home, the liner is non magnetic, black coating with bloom internally and externally. Outer is probably bronze, made in two casting...
Now there is a coincidence! Just delving in an unsorted auction box and what do i find? [IMG] [IMG]
Given the bloom on the liner I'm more inclined to think it is zinc rather than iron. But tbh, I'm looking to get a feel of the outer pot!
No, thats fine, just clarifying :)
I guess we are talking about the Chairish item, I dont think the OP item is spelter or pot metal
I'm picking it up Monday or Tuesday, not sure what material liner is, just thought it was iron. AJ, yes it could be a planter, just thought it...
Just bought this online, think it may be bronze with a removable iron insert, about 11 inches long and about 6 inches tall. Centrepiece for...
Reminds me to sort out the collection of photos, some signed, of world leaders sat in the "I'll get around to it someday" box. :D
No, he's a bottle stopper with a barrel stand for when he's not being used. Golfer is pewter, stopper cork, barrel plastic. I've sold them before...
Can't compete with many of the finds on here but these were at the car boot this morning. Clarice is repro but nice anyhow. [IMG]
Fwiw I was speaking to a Kingsware collector who remarked on the significant fall in prices in recent years.
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