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Title: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: BB747 on September 23, 2012, 11:18:33 PM

Do these look like urns or ewers to anyone? I've been trying to figure out what they are and why they were labeled Patented on March 13, 1894.  They are about 15" tall and when tapped on with your fingers they sound like they are made from some type of metal...reproductio ns??? 

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: cogar on September 24, 2012, 06:59:50 AM

I wouldn't think they were repo's ..... because they would be to costly to make.

That is a counter-weight in the bottom to prevent them from easily "tipping" over.

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: mart on September 24, 2012, 07:20:36 AM

For art pieces that would be a style patent !!

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: KC on September 24, 2012, 12:55:41 PM

Might have been previously used for lamps?

Can you post a pic from the top? 

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: BB747 on September 24, 2012, 01:29:03 PM

Thanks for the responses and per your request here is a photo of the top portion.

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: mart on September 24, 2012, 01:40:19 PM

Only the shape says that they are urns or ewers !! Both of these would be hollow and would hold something !!  Is the patent number on both of them ??  Look like brass with a textured enamel !!

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: fancypants on September 24, 2012, 05:30:16 PM

These appear to be 'decorator' items to my eyes & the paper label seems ...well , 'off' for the date printed upon it .... but might garner attention from a prospective buyer .

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: mart on September 24, 2012, 06:58:54 PM

I thought those labels on the bottom looked pretty new for that date !!  I am with you Fancypants !!

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: KC on September 24, 2012, 10:26:12 PM

Major D I T T O.

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: ghopper1924 on September 25, 2012, 05:34:31 AM

They look to be styled like a 1950s/60s version of the 1890s, not the 1890s themselves.

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: BB747 on September 25, 2012, 04:06:10 PM

Well, I guess I'll put these aside. Maybe they are just a mix of different pieces that someone put together for home decor. The label is what threw me off. That's why I though they were reproductions etc.

I did research patents granted with the date of March 13, 1894 and found pliers, voting booth, something to feed hogs - nothing for ewers, granitures or urns....Guess I won't be selling them for awhile!     

Title: Re: PATENTED IN 1894 - ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THEY ARE ?
Post by: mart on September 25, 2012, 06:35:37 PM

Well,, As far as decorator items,, they may do well !! I think they are quite pretty,, if only to look at !!