Maine Digger
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Last month I told you folks about the 1900 - 30ish site I was digging. I pulled a lot of interesting, if not terribly valuable, items out of the banking. From a citron green 6'' depression glass salt shaker to a 3-foot diameter glazed ornamental landscaping ring made by Portland Marble co. But the oddest item was a 2 -3'' molded milk-glass frog ornament.[8D] The detail is wonderful, the skin is embosse with realistic patterning, the feet end in hair-thin 'webbs'.[
] It was apparently painted gold at one time, however, only a few flakes remain. The eyes are silver with black iris, the mouth retains its red coloring. The 'nose' is where a miniture light is inserted (opps, I forgot to say it was lighted). The socket is stamped with a 'M' within a diamond, 15V, and JAPAN - I'm guessing Westinghouse, 15 volts, made in Japan. I've never seen another like it, probably of no value, but it's a keeper for me. I'll post a picture soon.
] It was apparently painted gold at one time, however, only a few flakes remain. The eyes are silver with black iris, the mouth retains its red coloring. The 'nose' is where a miniture light is inserted (opps, I forgot to say it was lighted). The socket is stamped with a 'M' within a diamond, 15V, and JAPAN - I'm guessing Westinghouse, 15 volts, made in Japan. I've never seen another like it, probably of no value, but it's a keeper for me. I'll post a picture soon.
