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Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 1:17:08 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline I had a lead on an old vacant farm, so I took a country drive to find it. We checked the property in hope to find bottles. At the end of the property was a ravine, to steep to even try to attempt to get down it. Next best things to check were the 2 barns.....Heres the unexpected discoveries! Attachment (1) Post #: 1

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 1:19:37 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Cast iron porcelain coated kettle Attachment (1) (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 2

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 1:21:38 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Enamelwares, depression glass, Fenton Attachment (1) (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 3

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 1:24:25 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Cast iron pot, and one lonely bottle....If anyone ahs any info on these, please let me know. Thanks Lisa Attachment (1) (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 4

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 1:26:27 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Seth thomas wall clock Attachment (1) (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 5

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 1:27:56 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Took the long way home.....Thanks for looking! Attachment (1) (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 6

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 5:45:28 PM    capsoda Posts: 7863 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Lisa, you are killing me!!!!! Great finds. What does the bottle say? _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 7

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 8:06:42 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Hi Warren....LOL sorry for killing you! I didnt have much of an idea what some things where, I knew they "looked" old. Was really excited about just getting permission to look for bottles there and I was told whatever I wanted I could take. Now after getting some info, I'm REALLY excited. The rocker is a Wakefield Rattan 1850's, also some great history behind Cyrus Wakefield and his discovery of rattan. The clocks, which I found 2, are Seth Thomas case stlye 30hr. brass weight driven. That stlye is 1842-1913. LOL and the lonely bottle is a Citrate. Lisa (in reply to capsoda) Post #: 8

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 8:41:00 PM    towhead Posts: 902 Joined: 12/31/2004 Status: offline I just received an "Antique Clocks" book from my dad....lots of Seth Thomas....do you know what kind of wood it is....walnut, rosewood, mahogany.... And, for starters, I'm guessing it is called a "shelf clock".... and maybe a Connecticut Shelf Clock....?  and there is also something called a "Rose Column" that resembles it.... _____________________________ J (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 9

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 8:42:57 PM    towhead Posts: 902 Joined: 12/31/2004 Status: offline And, oh yeah, my first thought was, we would probably be seeing you on "Antiques Roadshow" with that Rocker!! _____________________________ J (in reply to towhead) Post #: 10

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 8:44:08 PM    glass man Posts: 1673 Joined: 1/30/2008 From: GEORGIA Status: offline WOW! LOVE IT ALL! SPECIALLY THE CLOCK AND THE CHAIR![SETH THOMAS MADE A LOT OF CLOCKS ,HAVE ONE PASSED DOWN IN MY FAMILY,NOT AS NICE AS YOURS.] IS YOUR "CITRATE" COLBALT? BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY! < Message edited by glass man -- 9/29/2008 8:48:15 PM > _____________________________ I know You've got mountains that you think you cannot climb Your skies are dark You think the sun won't shine Case you don't know The WORD OF GOD is true! ALL HE PROMISED HE WILL DO IT FOR YOU! JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR THE WORLD TODAY JESUS IS THE WAY! (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 11

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 9:29:05 PM    RICKJJ59W Posts: 3615 Joined: 3/8/2007 From: Lehigh Valley US of A Status: offline I wouldn't go on road show just yet.  Adam 12 come in ...1 Adam 12  _____________________________ My Web Page.Lots of pix. Dig story's published in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector. New story added 9/08 www.19thcenturybottlediggers.com Digs in action. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitpirate/ (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 12

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 9:34:28 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Towhead...I just took a couple pics of both the clocks. I have no idea what kind of wood it is. Could you please try to check your book for Ogee or O.G. case, something more to go on. I think it was more of a wall mounted clock. Please let me know if you found Ogee in your book. I just was watching antique rd. show too, it crossed my mind.... Glassman, Seth Thomas started his business in 1813, from what I have researched he was the longest established clock maker. Some great history behind all these things. The bottle isnt blue, a wise man told me, it turned from what was inside it. Leaves are just starting to turn here... Thanks again everyone! Attachment (1) (in reply to glass man) Post #: 13

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 9:36:14 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Inside of clock on the right.... Attachment (1) (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 14

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 9:42:47 PM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Would anyone know what I can clean the wood on the clocks with?  *scared* Rick.....cant hurt to dream big, hence my name....... (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 15

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 10:47:29 PM    ktbi Posts: 242 Joined: 6/7/2007 From: California, Vacaville Status: online Hi Lisa, A lot of those Seth Thomas clocks were Birch Veneer.  Have a professional (antique restorer or woodworker) take a close look at it to determine best cleaning.  I've cleaned some with simple Pledge and others I've had professionally restored.  What they can take depends on the condition. I love the old clocks. Have fun with it and keep us in the loop when you decide what to do.....Ron _____________________________ Will Buy/Sell/Trade for for Nevada Bottles (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 16

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/29/2008 11:39:29 PM    capsoda Posts: 7863 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Howard Restor-A-Finish http://www.howardproducts.com/restora.htm Best stuff there is for that kind of stuff if the wood is in good shape. It is called a kitchen clock and was very popular from the early 1880s until around 1910. You can buy a movement, face and hands for that clock too. The movements will run from $100 to about $400 for a clock of that size depending on the number of the movement. The little brass frames or part of whats left of the movement and the number should be on one of them or on the inspection paper on the inside of the clock. Also look for a stamped ink number on the bottom or on/in the back. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to ktbi) Post #: 17

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/30/2008 10:40:52 AM    EndlesDreamer   Posts: 137 Joined: 6/13/2007 From: Blasdell,NY Status: offline Hi Ron, thanks for the info on cleaning this old clock, I didnt want to use anything that would damage it. I think I'm going to take it to the local antique mall when they offer appraisals along with the rocker. Maybe someone there can shed more light. Warren, some of the movements are in the bottoms of the clocks, whats what I have no clue. I did check the clocks for any stamped marks, nothing visible. The paper inspection inside is really falling apart, peices of it missing. I did find a web site which dates the clocks. I tried to email Howard produts, but it came back undeliverable. Thanks for your help. Lisa (in reply to capsoda) Post #: 18

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/30/2008 11:42:38 AM    towhead Posts: 902 Joined: 12/31/2004 Status: offline I will get back to you tonight on the clock.... _____________________________ J (in reply to EndlesDreamer) Post #: 19

RE: Some crazy finds over the w/e - 9/30/2008 7:54:25 PM    towhead Posts: 902 Joined: 12/31/2004 Status: offline I found an O.O.G., wood, height 25", c. 1875, 8 Day, strike, weight, Thomaston (E1-53)  $105.00-$130.00 There are also a few called Connecticut Shelf O.G., O.O.G. and reversed O.G.  Price Range:  $110. - $600.   Yours looks most like an O.G. No. 2:  wood, 18" x 11 1/2", dial 6", 1 Day, weight, pedulum strike,  and it's price is $400. - $500. This book is from 1985.... < Message edited by towhead -- 9/30/2008 7:59:21 PM > _____________________________ J (in reply to towhead) Post #: 20

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