"Total shot in the dark - Imperial, or McKee?
Can we see a pic of the bottom? That might help narrow the search."
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PaperHistory replied to Time Was Antiques's discussion Cut pitcher...can't ID pattern. Any ideas????? in the group The Glass Group
PaperHistory replied to PaperHistory's discussion Lucite in the group Vintage Jewelry"OK, that's what I was thinking. He's saying the case is made of white "beetle", which is a different kind of plastic and prone to breaking down with age - I don't think the case of my clock could be beetle, because…"
Zen Hen replied to PaperHistory's discussion Lucite in the group Vintage Jewelry"it is colourless and highly transparent, but can be tinted or rendered opaque by the addition of other substances
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/350622/Lucite-153#
my contribution to the discussion ;)....hope it helps some"
WhimsicalVintage replied to PaperHistory's discussion Etsy on Nightline! in the group Etsy"I was very surprised...I thought that we had passed this point on Etsy. I didn't think that vintage would garner equal time(eventhough it should) but I thought that it would get more than a brief mention...but it is traffic just…"
CheriShops - Admin replied to PaperHistory's discussion Lucite in the group Vintage Jewelry"as far as I know, Lucite can be colored, but is always transluscent
by definition
Lucite is a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
but I am by NO means an expert so others may have a different opinion"
PaperHistory added a discussion to the group Vintage Jewelry
Lucite
I'm having a conversation with a guy on Flickr about what kind of material a particular clock case is made out of. He asserts that "Lucite" is clear, but from what I know, it's not always clear but, at least in the case of vintage Lucite jewelry, also comes in any opaque color you can think of. My question to you vintage jewelry folks is - even in the case of colored Lucite, is it always at least somewhat translucent, rather than completely opaque? Thanks in advance - I'd hate to get it wrong…See More
PaperHistory replied to ElsiesAttic-Admin's discussion Collectible Jewelry Company in the group Vintage Jewelry"I don't think that's really about collectible jewelry - I think it's one of those sites that's designed to draw clicks to generate income for the site owners. Most of the time when I run into one of those it's…"
PaperHistory replied to PaperHistory's discussion Etsy on Nightline! in the group Etsy"Wow, was that a disappointment or what? (from our standpoint, at least.)
The entire Vintage category rated barely a mention.
Oh, well - at least it will probably increase site traffic, and hopefully people will figure…"
Gizmos replied to PaperHistory's discussion Etsy on Nightline! in the group Etsy"In case you missed it, here is a link to the video
http://news.yahoo.com/video/business-15749628/23453472#video=23453472"
WhimsicalVintage replied to PaperHistory's discussion Etsy on Nightline! in the group Etsy"Hope that makes for a busy tomorrow:)...thanks for the heads up!"
PaperHistory replied to Charmings Collectibles's discussion Do Vintage items still have to be listed under vintage first? in the group Etsy"That also drives me crazy. Tagging something as "Pyrex" and "Fire King" when it's Glasbake, etc. Yes, they're similar types of glass, but if I'm looking for a Pyrex dish I don't want Glasbake. I think people…"
PaperHistory replied to Charmings Collectibles's discussion Do Vintage items still have to be listed under vintage first? in the group Etsy"I know that when I first started out, I hadn't posted more than a few things before I got a convo from an Etsy admin letting me know that I needed to have "vintage" as my first tag. (Mini-gripe: it would be SO much easier if they had…"
PaperHistory replied to PaperHistory's discussion Another modern mystery in the group The Glass Group"Yep - about 1/2 an hour after I posted that they had an ID for me. I should just have run it by those folks before I posted it here - there are some serious mid-century whiz kids over there.
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MTippingAtelier-Admin replied to PaperHistory's discussion Another modern mystery in the group The Glass Group"I just checked out MODish.net (my go-to place for all things mid century modern): http://www.modish.net/morgantown-smoked-glass-candleholders-7153
Morgantown Glass, Cosmopolitan line....
Ex.…"
PaperHistory added a discussion to the group The Glass Group
Another modern mystery
I really have to stop looking at modern glass - it keeps following me home!I just couldn't resist this pair of smoked glass candleholders - they appear to be molded, as they have no pontil mark on the bottoms, but the edge is ground, so some care has been taken with them. They're a sort of half-egg shape, and the opening for the candle runs through to the bottom. Unmarked in any way - probably had an applied label at some point. Any guesses? I've been looking at Viking and at various…See More
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Hazel Atlas Criss-Cross mixing bowls!
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 12:00am 8 Comments 0 Likes
I saw these on Saturday and didn't buy them, because I couldn't believe they were the Real Deal. After doing a bit of research I went back today and bought them (pics are just of the larger bowl - 9.5" - there's also a smaller one, 8.5".) Apparently they are the genuine article, and other than a couple of mfg. flaws they're in beautiful…
Continue The pen is mightier than the forum post
Posted on March 15, 2010 at 10:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I tend to get my best ideas in the car. Of course, that sometimes means that while I'm Thinking Important Thoughts I miss my exit, or forget to pick up dog food on the way home, but sometimes the payoff is worth the minor inconveniences.
A couple of days ago I was in the midst of running around to a couple of my favorite treasure hunting spots, and was carrying on a conversation with Myself about my on-going frustration over vintage sellers who don't seem to know what they're…
You lose some, you win some
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
A couple of weeks ago - right after Christmas - I cut my lunch short and stopped by the thrift store that's closest to my house, because I needed a new (vintage) mug for the office (don't ask what happened to the old one. 'Twasn't pretty.) Anyway, I got caught up (of course) and a two-minute dash turned into a 15-minute wander, and before I knew it, I really needed to get out of there and get back to work. As I grabbed my bag and headed out the door, I spotted a GORGEOUS bar set on the shelves… Continue
Good intentions pave the road to... treasure!
Posted on December 11, 2009 at 10:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Last weekend, I once again cleared my car of the various finds that had accumulated in there (having just emptied the back seat of boxes, etc., the previous weekend so my large dog could ride back there on the way to see my family) and set off for another auction. This is one that I nearly skipped in the online listing - the title highlighted a couple of large ticket items that held no interest for me, and it was only when I clicked on it and started skimming thru the descriptions that I… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 7:02pm on August 8, 2010, Linens and Things said…
- Wait, I DO have a book for you that maybe you can Interlibrary loan.
The Embroidery of Madeira by Carolyn Walker and Kathy Holman, 1987
"The embroidery of Madeira is brought to you in stunning full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions you can apply to your creations."
While you probably do not want to work these yourself, you can learn to recognize them when you see them, and some of the stitches are unique to Madeira. I look at this book all the time.
Pat
(I typed this same message twice, so forgive me if you get a duplicate)
- At 6:54pm on August 8, 2010, Linens and Things said…
- I DO have a book to suggest:
The Embroidery of Madeira by Carolyn Walker and Kathy Holman, 1987.
"The embroidery of Madeira is brought to you in stunning full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions you can apply to your creations."
I don't imagine that you want to actually work these stitches, but they are in some cases unique to Madeira, and you can start to learn to recognize them. I look at this book often. Maybe you could interlibrary loan it.
Pat
- At 8:04am on April 13, 2010,
Purple Daisy Jewelry said… - Have a postcard perfect birthday!
Sue
- At 7:46am on March 3, 2010, WhimsicalVintage said…
- Love your shop! Beautifully done!... and the Grand Hotel postcard is just gorgeous!
Thanks so much for commenting on my pink hat... I was so thrilled when I found this group of hats, its nice to know that someone else shares that kind of excitement:) I'm not sure that I'd have the guts to pull that pink one off...but someone will look mighty stunning this spring!
Thanks again
Pam
- At 8:51am on October 30, 2009,
vintageREcycling said… - i know the feeling!......like a kid in a candy shop!......:)
- At 8:20am on October 28, 2009, vintageREcycling said…
- loving your shop! those calendars are fabulous:)
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