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    Posted 6 months ago

    IronLace
    (926 items)

    These items were all found in local op shops last week. All involve glass & all are somewhat obsolete & obscure.
    First - a vintage washboard - pressed glass board with a wooden frame. Probably Australian origin, early 20th century.
    Second - A set of four green pressed glass piano insulators. I've always wanted to find one of these, but I ended up scoring a full set. Now all I need is the piano (not really, LOL). Most likely English origin, late 19th century.
    Third - A pair of mirror glass plateaux with an unusual banana shape. Usually these are circular. I have a few Victorian art glass items which are set on such mirrored bases, but they are round. The condition is worn & rustic, but having never seen anything like them, plus the fact they were ridiculously cheap, how could I pass? I wonder if they were intended to sit ether side of a circular plateau to create a garniture. Most likely English origin, late 19th century.

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 6 months ago
      Very interesting, thanks for sharing and explaining. Never seen the piano insulators before. I'll know to look out for them in the future
    2. IronLace IronLace, 6 months ago
      Many thanks, dav2n01!
      Yes, the insulators are pretty cool. There's some made with uranium (these aren't) which go for big prices. Got my set for $12. They're heavy & look like very shallow ashtrays or dishes. They could make quite good tealight candle holders, too.

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