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From: dh0a@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (DONALD L. HARDY)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: STILL seeking Carlton Ware.
Date: 22 Dec 92 14:15:56 GMT
Organization: Lehigh University

Sorry, to keep harping, folks, but I spent a VERY fruitless weekend, hunting
through hundreds of dealers' stock, looking for this stuff.  I have pushed my
"Gotta Have It" date back to late January - birthday present instead of
Christmas present.

The line of Carlton I am seeking is white china, smooth, round, and unmarked.
The cups, egg cups, creamer, and tea pot stand on two little (human) legs
clad in variously painted socks and shoes (Mary Janes).  The sugar bowl sit
on the bottom of an inverted water glass (which makes it the top) with its
little legs crossed.  They are stamped Carlton Ware on the bottom of one of
the feet (though maybe not on the egg cups; they are too small), sometimes
with a date (1973), and England.  My friend's prize piece is a large tea cup
celebrating Elizabeth II's 25 year jubilee.  It is kneeling, with the royal
crest emblazoned on its "belly."

They are very whimsical, these little things, and are unmistakable when you
see them.  Bloomingdales ran a knock-off a few years ago, but the quality of
the legs and painting was inferior to the original.

If you see or hear of any, let me know.  I get the idea it isn't very
expensive, but just hard to find because it goes fast.  I'd buy any anyone
found (for a reasonable price), and arrange for shipping.  The thing I REALLY
want to find is a salt-and-pepper set.  Extra teacups would also be swell, or
a matching 25th year cup, or any other piece not mentioned above.

Thanks for the help, and sorry to be so repetitive.  On my board, you see, my
earlier ads have been editted away.  If they are still up, the moderator or
person in charge can delete them.  I would, but I assume they are gone.

Thanks!

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From: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Cattail Dinnerware Wanted
Date: 30 Dec 1992 14:14:57 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
Reply-To: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
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Does anyone have odd pieces of dinnerware in the cattail pattern? This
pattern was produced by Universal Potteries and Sears, I believe from
the 1930s to the 1940s. They have a cream colored background and bright
red and black cattails. Pieces by either of the above are fine, but I
am not interested in the ones that have a white design embossed around
the rim of the dinnerplates. These were given away by a ladies magazine,
I believe, and are not nearly as attractive to me as the others.

I am especially looking for dinner plates and soup and dessert-size bowls.
I also would love to find the teapot (I have the lid) and any of the 
matching table linens in the same pattern. There was even a porcelain-top
table and chairs set made with cattails on the table top.

If you have any of these items to sell, please e-mail me with a
description, including condition, and your asking price.

Thanks.
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From: HF.SXM@forsythe.stanford.edu (Sara MacGilvra)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Autograph or letter appriaser
Date: 30 Dec 1992 12:48:36 -0800
Organization: Stanford University
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I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and am trying to locate someone
who can appraise a letter I have which was written over 100 years
ago. The author is well known hence my interest to have it
appraised.

Any suggestions of who can appraise old letters or autographs?

Thanks for any help.
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From: gwb@cbnews.cb.att.com (gregory.blum)
Subject: Unusual Rookwood Piece
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 16:39:34 GMT

This past weekend I ran across a rather unusual piece of Rookwood that had
a few oddities I haven't really run across before.

The piece was a very large (about 26") 2-piece oil lamp.  The base was
about 8" across, then tapered up to about a 2.5" neck on which an almost
round piece sat.  The whole thing was standard glaze with a very pretty
decoration of a wild rose that twined around the entire base and then
spread out across the round piece at the top.  Unfortunately, at some
point in its life, it had been electrified.  The burner apparatus was
gone, though the brass piece that would have held the oil was there;
this brass piece and the base had had a hole drilled through it.. presumably
for the electric cord.

The mark was the "normal" Rookwood one, with two flames (1887).

Now the odd stuff:
	There was no shape number.  I was more or less under the impression
	that pretty much everything done at Rookwood, even experimental
	shapes, was recorded in the shape book and the number stamped on
	each and every piece.

	There was no artist's mark.  I realize that they don't ALL have
	them, but it seems odd that such a large and beautiful piece
	from this era wouldn't have one.

Anyway.... anyone seen anything like this piece before?  I've been collecting
for quite some time and haven't seen anything even remotely similar...
not even in any of the auction catalogs.  Any ideas what it might be worth?
The base piece was in perfect condition (other than the hold drilled in it)
while the top globular piece had to rather small hairlines and one rim
chip that was hidden by the brass fittings.

As slightly related asides, I've heard rumor that the same place that held
the Glover auction a few years back was going to have another rather large
Rookwood auction in 1993.  Anyone else heard anything about this?
Also, I've been fascinated by the shape book and the few pages of it that
I've seen reproduced in various books.  Does it still exist?  Who has it?
Can one get access?  Has it ever been reproduced in its entirety?
From: lmh@iago.caltech.edu (Henling, Lawrence M.)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Coin
Date: 21 Dec 1992 18:33 PDT
Organization: California Institute of Technology
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In article <1h5je2INNa6q@crcnis1.unl.edu>, sibu@cse.unl.edu (Sibabrata Ray) writes...
> 
>I have coin of one of the mughal emperors. It is in excellent condition.
>Can anybody suggest me how valuable it may be?
> 
 You would be better off posting to rec.collecting, with the word COINS: 
in the subject line.
 Also, you need to include a description of the coin - denomination and
date (there are tables for converting arabic dates) and size, metal
type, and description if nothing else. And what does 'excellent' condition
mean? Is it still shiny and new? Any wear at all?
 Your original post is too vague for anyone to suggest anything other
than a reference book for you to look up.

larry henling  lmh@shakes.caltech.edu
From: cj137@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Jack Jeffries)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Misc books 1900s to 1930s
Date: 3 Jan 1993 23:53:30 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
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I have a crate of books (no list) of early hard back books.
Any offers?
From: sharen@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (Sharen A. Rund)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Stain removal and hammered aluminum
Date: 21 Dec 92 22:02:54 GMT
Organization: Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.

In article <BzHJoB.78H@nic.umass.edu> starr@titan.ucc.umass.edu (IRENE STARR) writes:
>I am also interested in stain removal but for old tablecloths.  It is
>easy to ruin old materials.
>
>I collect hammered aluminum.  Have numerous trays and serving dishes.
>Would like lamps, pins.  Also interested in sharing information with
>others.
>

I presume they are washable - use boraxo, yep, the old 20 mule-team stuff -
they've just repackaged from a mint green to a darker green package - I have
an old christening gown that had some yellow stains at the neck (also, 
3 dainty blue flowers in a row - my great-aunt had tatted around the 
neckline and at the hem, then she took a white slip, cut it off about
mid-length and tatted both pieces together) - I put both pieces in cold
water and followed the directions on the boraxo box, let them soak, then
dried them on the line - they came out as good as new

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From: Michael.Bohl@launchpad.unc.edu (Michael Bohl)
Subject: DickensWare  (wanted)
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 17:08:23 GMT

	I am looking for an old ceramic pattern called DickensWare made by
Royal Doulton a number of years ago.  If you know of any old pieces lying
around please email me back at:

	102mbohl@uncsphvx.bitnet

thanks.

Mbohl

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From: richard@octel.com (Richard Karasik)
Subject: Re: Questions About Watches
Organization: Octel Communications Inc., Milpitas Ca.
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 21:49:52 GMT

In article <1862@dsinet> chipc@dsinet (Chip Colby) writes:
>dx (dx@netcom.com) wrote:
>: I recently purchased a mid-50's vintage watch, and on the face it says
>: 
>: 	ANTIMAGNETIC
>: 	  INCABLOC
>: 
>: I can guess what antimagnetic means, but what's "incabloc"?  Also, the
>: seller recommended winding it at the same time each day, and not while
>: wearing it... is this just superstition, or is there some mechanical
>: reason for this?
>
>
>	Ok, here are some answers.
>	
>	INCABLOC refers to the type of shock resistant jewels used in watches
>	of the time.  They require a special tool to remove and insert, but 
>	are a far bit easier to service that jewels that are set directly
>	into the plates.
>	
    Strictly speaking, Incabloc is a type of shock absorbing system
	for balance jewels. The jewels are mounted in a "fiddle-back" shaped spring
	probably 1/16 inch across at most for an 18 size pocketwatch (about 21/2 " across).
	The spring is supposed to absorb sideways torques, and acceleartive loads on
	the balance pivots.
	The jewels require removal from the spring, and separation of the cap and bearing
	jewels for cleaning followed by re-oiling,
	recapping, and replacement into the spring. I have done these with nothing more
	than tweezers, altho you can probably buy special tools for this.

	They are not easier to service for a standard cleaning, but they are easier to
	service than press fit jewels if one is broken and needs replacement. Although
	if you have any kind of a decent watch -the balance jewels are typically in a
	jewel holder which is held in by 2 or 3 itsy bitsy screws. Its a toss up as 
	to whether its easier to chase the screws around the table top, or a few
	jewels that insist on rolling away.

	By the way the incabloc balance jewls are sexed, and have to be replaced in a certain
	orientation, which is not easy for the novice to see. Further. If you dont get
	the oil ring right on the cap jewel, you have to take it all apart, and clean
	it etc etc until you do get it right -yukk.

	Inca and other "bloc" systems tends to save balance staff pivots from
	snapping if you happen to put an
	accelerative or decellerative shock on the watch (ie get pissed at the
	jewels and heave the watch across the room !! :) -of course by then you
	won't need the jewels any more any how ...

	Good luck
	Richard
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From: dx@netcom.com (dx)
Subject: Questions About Watches
Organization: The Off Beat
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 01:13:49 GMT

I recently purchased a mid-50's vintage watch, and on the face it says

	ANTIMAGNETIC
	  INCABLOC

I can guess what antimagnetic means, but what's "incabloc"?  Also, the
seller recommended winding it at the same time each day, and not while
wearing it... is this just superstition, or is there some mechanical
reason for this?

-dx
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Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: schutt@netcom.com (David G. Schutt)
Subject: Re: Old Radios
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 18:00:11 GMT

The dealer at the Vallco Antique Show (flea market) who sells many
old radios can and will repair old radios like your 1938 Zenith. Seems
like his name is Jim.
From: chipc@dsinet (Chip Colby)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Questions About Watches
Date: 29 Dec 92 22:01:34 GMT
Organization: Digital Systems International, Inc.
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dx (dx@netcom.com) wrote:
: I recently purchased a mid-50's vintage watch, and on the face it says
: 
: 	ANTIMAGNETIC
: 	  INCABLOC
: 
: I can guess what antimagnetic means, but what's "incabloc"?  Also, the
: seller recommended winding it at the same time each day, and not while
: wearing it... is this just superstition, or is there some mechanical
: reason for this?


	Ok, here are some answers.
	
	INCABLOC refers to the type of shock resistant jewels used in watches
	of the time.  They require a special tool to remove and insert, but 
	are a far bit easier to service that jewels that are set directly
	into the plates.
	
	As for the winding at the same time every day, this was not super-
	stition, it was recommended for a couple of reasons: 

	1.	Winding at the same time every day will typically provide
		for better watch regulation, as the mainspring tension is
		never allowed to drop below a certain level.  In other
		words, if you let you watch wind down to far, it might
		start running erratically, hence it is better to wind
		it predictably.

		Actually, this is more true for older watches, and obviously
		does not apply to automatic watches.

	2.	If you are constantly winding your watch tight, this will 
		place undesireable tension on the mainspring, potentially
		leading to premature breakage.  Once again, not an issue
		for automatic watches.

	I hope this answers your questions.

	You didn't say what kind of watch you bought.  I'd have loved to
	provided an opinion as to it's quality!

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From: L689577@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM
Subject: old music boxes
Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc.
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 92 15:10:33 PST

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From: EP.MXG@forsythe.stanford.edu (Maurice Green)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Deco Burl Walnut Dressing Table
Date: 24 Dec 1992 01:25:01 -0800
Organization: Stanford University
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             FOR SALE

1935 (almost antique) Deco Burl Walnut
  Dressing Table (Vanity) & Bench
with matching Side Chair and Headboard
            $250 / OBO
(appraised value is $700 for these pieces)

Reply to me via E-mail (MGreen@Forsythe.Stanford.EDU)
or call me at (415)725-5606 (day) or (415)493-5914 (eve)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: olafsond@columbia.dsu.edu (Donna  Olafson)
Subject: Porcileer teapot
Organization: Dakota State University
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 16:54:00 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Porcileer china?  Our departent secretary 
has a teapot/coffee pot and she wants to know if it's worth anything.  It 
has a base with blue painting on it and has the accompanying strainer. 

If anyone knows anything about it, please post it and I'll pass it on to her.
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: jsmith@owlnet.rice.edu (James Pope Smith)
Subject: Antique magnifying glass
Organization: Rice University
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 14:48:15 GMT

I have a pair of antique magnifying glasses I am trying to price.  They have
about a 3 to 4 inch lens, and the handle appears to be ivory.  The handle
is about a 4 or 5 inch stem, and then the handle turns into a head.  The
head looks like someone from the Shakespearean era.  The handle is really
ornate.  There are no markings such as date or manufacturer.  I believe the
material is ivory.  On one piece, the nose is chipped.  It exposes some of the
material underneath, which is a fairly bright white and a few sparkling regions
(some sort of minerals?).  If anyone has seen or knows anything about such
magnifying glasses, please let me know via email at jsmith@owlnet.rice.edu

James Smith, Rice University
jsmith@owlnet.rice.edu
From: dennis@pete.uucp (Dennis Peterson)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Collecting old (and not so old) calculators
Date: 2 Jan 93 05:17:40 GMT
Reply-To: dennis%pete%nicmad%astroatc.uucp@spool.cs.wisc.edu
Organization: My system in Madison WI


I still have the first calculator I bought in 1972 and several others I
have pickup along the years. I have always thought these would be the collectors 
items of the future.  I would like some net wisdom on other calculator makes and
models that I should look for if you assume they will be collectors items in 20 or
more years from now.  

I believe the classics like an HP 35 ( I still do not have this one ) are the place to
start but I would like to build a wish list to use on garge sale times for my use.

If I get enough interest I will post or e-mail my composit list.


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From: usgcjsx@gsusgi2.gsu.edu (Craig_J_Stadler)
Subject: Toys/Corvair Memorabilia
Organization: Georgia State University
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 01:09:13 GMT

I am loogin for any of the toys listed in my .sig (below)
And also Corvair Memorabilia (advertisements, video, etc..)

Any Ideas??


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From: co940@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Nicholas E. Damato)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Q: old book question
Date: 26 Dec 1992 06:47:28 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
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Hello,
 
I have a question for you atiquarians, My aunt died and left
me a bunch a books, i collect books, the oldest book i have is
a Horatio  Alger early printing of "Jack's Ward" , 
 
However i seem to have aquired a matched set of first edition 
Alexander Dumas Books, they are smallish, black and in good
condition. all the spines are attached, and all the pages 
are there and readable. My aunt thought they were worth $10-
$12 each. she has had them a long time. Is this a good 
estimate?
 
While I'm here, Has anyone ever seen a copy of                      
"The King in Yellow" by Robert W. Chambers? This is a book
I've often looked for but never found. (maybe it is because
I am basically a novice at this yet and I don't have a lot of
connections...)
 
Iny Info would be helpful.
(that's ANY Info...)
 
Thanx again, Nick.
From: cj137@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Jack Jeffries)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: *** GOLF COLLECTABLES ***
Date: 3 Jan 1993 23:56:09 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
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I have an antique achohol mixer which has golf scences painted 
on it.  Any offers?
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From: krb@hpuerca.atl.hp.com (Kevin Barnes)
Subject: Antique planes
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 18:19:33 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard NARC Atlanta
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[ Article crossposted from rec.woodworking ]
[ Author was HUNTRESS GARY B ]
[ Posted on Tue, 29 Dec 1992 08:50:00 EST ]

Hi,

Among my christmas gifts this year were two antique wooden planes.
My brother (thanks Dave!) lives in rural New Hampshire and has
apparently found quite a supply of old tools.

The bigger plane is a 22" x 4" x 4" beauty with an interesting
wooden wedge holding the cutter in place (it looks like the front
of a fork thats missing the two center tines, if that makes any
sense).  The front of the plane has several small stamped
markings, an arc at the top center "UNION FACTORY", "warranty";
below that is "H. CHAPIN" and then a bunch stamped "Griswold".

The second plane is, I think, a molding plane.  The body is a 2x4
on edge with a 5" wide adjustable base plate.  There are forward
and rear handles on each side and two adjusting screws on the top.
The front of this plane also has markings: "P.H. MANCHESTER" and
"R. LEE".

Questions:

1) Was it customary for owners to stamp their name into their
tools?  Chapin, Manchester, and Lee certainly don't seem like
model names to me ;-)

2) Has anyone ever heard of Union Factory planes?  I'd like to get
some background about the company, location, dates, etc.  This
plane is a beauty, there's hardly a mark on it.


Thanks,

Gary Huntress