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Post by snacky on Sept 7, 2015 3:58:53 GMT
How you recognize unusual objects and what they were used for as well as being able to gauge their age and manufacture details. Reading, watching movies/TV shows. Reading. Surfing eBay and Google Images. Reading. Thank you so much for the mini-lesson in Maker's Marks. While I have yet to get to the Antiques Fair in the area (too far away), there are many antique stores. If I studied up a bit, I could ask to see objects in these places. Do let me know if there's something specific you recommend reading. |
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Post by shangas on Sept 7, 2015 12:20:55 GMT
I couldn't possibly tell you what to read until I know what sorta things you're looking for. But I can give you a basic crash course in most antiques, so long as it's not glassware and porcelain/pottery (of which I have NO knowledge!!)
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Post by shangas on Sept 27, 2015 3:38:51 GMT
Today - a holy grail acquisition: A straight razor with genuine antique ivory scales! Huzzah!!   Yes, it is real ivory. Yes, it is EXTREMELY sharp. The blade says: "Try Me". Like an idiot, I called its bluff and damn near hacked my finger off. It's swaddled in a band-aid as I type this. |
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Post by snacky on Sept 27, 2015 3:46:06 GMT
Today - a holy grail acquisition: A straight razor with genuine antique ivory scales! Huzzah!! Yes, it is real ivory. Yes, it is EXTREMELY sharp. The blade says: "Try Me". Like an idiot, I called its bluff and damn near hacked my finger off. It's swaddled in a band-aid as I type this. Soon to be an even more rare find! I believe in California it's now illegal to sell things with ivory in them - even antiques!  |
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Post by shangas on Sept 27, 2015 5:16:13 GMT
American ivory laws are a bloody nightmare. Another reason I'm glad I don't live in the 'States.
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Post by shangas on Oct 1, 2015 10:14:08 GMT
I don't think I ever posted this here. I must've forgotten...    Sterling silver mug. Hallmarked for Sheffield, 1858. Engraved: "From Uncle & Aunt Willie. March 13, 1866". |
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Post by shangas on Oct 2, 2015 6:35:46 GMT
From this:  ...to this...  ...to this:  1945 Singer Model 15 'Indian Star'. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2015 5:06:06 GMT
You do beautiful work! Will you now keep this machine and use it?
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Post by shangas on Oct 4, 2015 5:15:55 GMT
Yes. I might take up quilting. Been wanting to for a while, but was never able with my current machines.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2015 5:26:21 GMT
Yes. I might take up quilting. Been wanting to for a while, but was never able with my current machines. I am a sewer, but I have never tried quilting. My older sister is quite the pro at it. My understanding is that the most difficult part of quilting is cutting and sewing the pieces accurately. Just curious as to why this machine is better than your other one for this. I know you can machine quilt when the top and bottom are put together but she prefers to hand quilt. That said, she just bought one of those gigantic "Tin Lizzy" machines that can machine quilt when you program them. She is serious quilter! |
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Post by snacky on Oct 4, 2015 5:26:44 GMT
Yes. I might take up quilting. Been wanting to for a while, but was never able with my current machines. I was thinking historical costumes...!  |
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Post by snacky on Oct 4, 2015 5:28:08 GMT
Yes. I might take up quilting. Been wanting to for a while, but was never able with my current machines. I am a sewer, but I have never tried quilting. My older sister is quite the pro at it. My understanding is that the most difficult part of quilting is cutting and sewing the pieces accurately. Just curious as to why this machine is better than your other one for this. I know you can machine quilt when the top and bottom are put together but she prefers to hand quilt. That said, she just bought one of those gigantic "Tin Lizzy" machines that can machine quilt when you program them. She is serious quilter! Barbie costumes! |
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Post by shangas on Oct 4, 2015 5:29:50 GMT
Yes. I might take up quilting. Been wanting to for a while, but was never able with my current machines. I am a sewer, but I have never tried quilting. My older sister is quite the pro at it. My understanding is that the most difficult part of quilting is cutting and sewing the pieces accurately. Just curious as to why this machine is better than your other one for this. I know you can machine quilt when the top and bottom are put together but she prefers to hand quilt. That said, she just bought one of those gigantic "Tin Lizzy" machines that can machine quilt when you program them. She is serious quilter! Larger machines = more torque = easier sewing through more layers. Larger machines = more space to work with = easier to reach EVERY part of the quilt. Can't do that with smaller machines. |
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Post by shangas on Oct 18, 2015 8:50:49 GMT
English-made mechanical brass carriage clock. 11-jewel movement inside brass case with beveled windows.  Absolutely charming!  The wheels on the clock go round and round, round and round, round and round...the wheels on the clock go round and round, every single day... The clock has an eight-day movement. So far, it's been moving for about 10 hours without a single hiccup.  It's not an antique (if it was, it wouldn't be here! I wouldn't be able to afford it!!). It's modern manufacture. I bought it secondhand at the flea-market for a bargain price. AND it works perfectly! I love it so much! It's been a dream of mine for YEARS to own a mechanical carriage clock. I never got one before now because the prices are just ridiculous. Now that I have one that works, I'm so excited! As you can see, the clock is glass on five out of six sides. The front, the back, the sides...  ...and the top:  The clock has an 11-jewel movement. This means that it's quality. Usually clocks don't have jewels (or if they do it isn't many). Tiffany & Co used to retail carriage clocks like this all the time, and their clocks all start at 11 jewels. So this is in good company! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2015 1:11:22 GMT
I have always wondered: what kind of jewels?
This clock is gorgeous. I love that you can see the insides. One of the neatest pocket watches I ever saw was transparent.
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