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Title: description of this? Toule?
Post by: sugarcube5419 on October 20, 2013, 02:37:47 PM: this looks old at least I think it is, how would you describe it? No markings
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Post by: mart on October 20, 2013, 03:26:18 PM: I would call it a primitive wire and metal sculpture !! What does it do,,sit, stand or hang ??
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Post by: sugarcube5419 on October 20, 2013, 03:30:25 PM: it stands hi mart--
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Post by: mart on October 20, 2013, 07:19:37 PM: Good evening Sugarcube !! How are things up there ??? Cold yet ??? Cool here this morning at 47 degrees !!
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Post by: sugarcube5419 on October 20, 2013, 07:21:25 PM: first spitting of snow today--too soon, I envy the snowbirds
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Post by: KC on October 22, 2013, 06:08:53 PM: Have seen similar metal work art over the past 25 years...don't believe it is vintage!

They are still popular...especiall y for people without green thumbs!
Title: Re: description of this? Toule?
Post by: mart on October 22, 2013, 07:33:12 PM: Quote from: sugarcube5419 on October 20, 2013, 07:21:25 PM
first spitting of snow today--too soon, I envy the snowbirds

We have plenty of room for a few more if you want to join them !!
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Post by: sugarcube5419 on October 22, 2013, 08:08:46 PM: Mart-don't tempt me!!

KC--this one looks all of vintage, has the heavy cast iron base, imagine every tom dick and harry company could have made these?
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Post by: KC on October 22, 2013, 08:49:19 PM: Can you please post a picture of the bottom? better pic of the base? Thanks
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Post by: fancypants on October 22, 2013, 08:53:29 PM: The twists look soldered , somewhat resemble wire-work from that mobile-inventor fella (not his work , though!) , perhaps 1950's ...?
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Post by: wendy177 on October 25, 2013, 05:43:44 AM: Sugar how big is this piece? Looks to be a place card holder used for table seating possibly at a wedding.
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Post by: bigwull on October 25, 2013, 09:03:35 AM: Quote from: wendy177 on October 25, 2013, 05:43:44 AM
Sugar how big is this piece? Looks to be a place card holder used for table seating possibly at a wedding.
whaur have ya been...Wendy....eh wiz aboot tae send oot a search party....wiv a missed ya.... ;D
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Post by: sugarcube5419 on October 25, 2013, 09:35:50 AM: hi wendy so nice to see you

it is 11 inches tall, I took more pics of it this am and of course I have a problem with my camera....it has a heavy cast iron base to it for its size, and in the back the pieces are wired onto it. If I figure this glitch I'll post later
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Post by: sugarcube5419 on October 25, 2013, 10:02:38 AM: pics
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Post by: greenacres on October 25, 2013, 09:18:40 PM: Wendy I agree with you. To me it looked like a photo holder that is in common use today.
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Post by: wendy177 on October 28, 2013, 06:09:42 AM: Thanks Bigwull! I've Missed everyone here also!! Life has just been crazy! ;) No search party needed! :) :)
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Post by: KC on October 29, 2013, 01:09:15 AM: :) Just glad to see all is ok!!!
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Post by: greenacres on October 29, 2013, 06:36:36 PM: How did things turn out with the crazy women who thought you copied her idea? Hope she has dissappeared and everything turned out all right.
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Post by: KC on October 29, 2013, 06:38:37 PM: Did I miss this story about the crazy lady/copy????