debodun
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A brass pastry cutter from Germany and a Russian teacup.
More interesting finds in moving
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Tish
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Wow, so cool.
Sliverfox
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That could be silver on that tea cup.
Should clean up with some metal polish.
Should clean up with some metal polish.
SmoothSeas
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Really interesting finds...
Should you want to try and sell the teacup, I wouldn't attempt to polish the silver, once removed that patina will take decades to recover...
bowmore
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Deb, that may have some value. Do not polish it. Look for a hallmark on the bottom. I checked eBay and they are going anywhere from $35 to a couple hundred. That is certainly worth keeping. Beats drapes
Sliverfox
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Sorry about the polish suggestion,, Thought deb as thinking of keeping it.
SmoothSeas
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Deb, that may have some value. Do not polish it. Look for a hallmark on the bottom. I checked eBay and they are going anywhere from $35 to a couple hundred. That is certainly worth keeping. Beats drapes
unless those drapes are vintage bark clothe - do you check eBay's sold listings for value...?
Aunt Bea
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I would keep the little teacup because it’s interesting but it would have to earn its keep as a toothbrush holder, vase, etc...
Having a purpose gives it more dignity than just being another dust catcher on a shelf surrounded by other dust catchers.
Having a purpose gives it more dignity than just being another dust catcher on a shelf surrounded by other dust catchers.
debodun
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No marks on the bottom of the teacup. It looks attached by soldering.
Sliverfox
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Pot metal?
debodun
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This wooden cat cut-out I found in a basket with bed sheets. I suspect my mom got it for me as a Christmas gift years ago and then forgot about it.
Murrmurr
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Yeah, if she's gonna keep it, she should clean it up. If not, let the new owner decide.
A soft toothbrush and some toothpaste would clean it good without damage.
Pecos
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Deb,
Some of your posts are just plain amazing.
LOL, are you sure that you are not living in a museum?
Some of your posts are just plain amazing.
LOL, are you sure that you are not living in a museum?
Sliverfox
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Deb,, I must admit I grew up in a big old farm house.
I think I snooped in every room but my folk's bedroom.
There one room that no one used.
I found some old heavy quilts made a nest in them.
Spend many a day up there.
Even was an old metal chamber pot with lid that I peed in.
Got a lecture about that .
I think I snooped in every room but my folk's bedroom.
There one room that no one used.
I found some old heavy quilts made a nest in them.
Spend many a day up there.
Even was an old metal chamber pot with lid that I peed in.
Got a lecture about that .
debodun
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Like the Addams Family - "Their house is a museum, when people come to see 'em."
You saw the "before" photos of my moving adventures.
This cat is so cute; you could attach it to a nice wreath to decorate your front door during Christmas or any other time. I love changing the wreaths on our front door.
debodun
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A stained glass and mirrored trinket box. I got my digital camera in the mirror...
Sliverfox
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That's unusual. Do you have somewhere to display it ,,if you keep?
debodun
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Yes...as soon as I can get some of my bookcases to the other house.
debodun
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These were in a box in the attic wrapped in newspapers dated 1980. They were made by the Libbey Glass Co.
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debodun
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Is that for a set, or for each?
debodun
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These were also in with the highlander tumblers - two (4 & 6 oz) juice glasses with a Davy Crockett theme. Made by Hazel Atlas Glass.
Murrmurr
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Using plain, white toothpaste with no baking soda, tartar control, or whitening agents in it is fine. And you have to use the soft brush, but a soft cloth or cotton swabs works, too. I've done it, and everything came out great.
I don't think you're supposed to use it on sterling, though. I just remembered that.