pmelcher
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posted on January 23, 2005 02:18:05 PM
Hi, I have 4 great little pieces of trim of some sort that I don't know in what category to list. Each piece is approx 6 1/2 inches wide by 3 5/8 inches tall by a little over 1/4 inch thick. There are two holes for attaching. I'm not even sure what they are made of, plaster maybe, they have a dull thunk when tapped with a fingernail. I'll try to post a picture. Thanks in advance, you guys and gals always know just about everything.
[ edited by pmelcher on Jan 23, 2005 02:28 PM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on January 23, 2005 02:20:33 PM
You ain't got nada for a URL there, son!
Do ya want Ralphie to reach out & grab into yer HARD DRIVE?? 
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pmelcher
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posted on January 23, 2005 02:27:51 PM
I think I've got it now. Thanks.
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photosensitive
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posted on January 23, 2005 03:35:11 PM
They look like composition molded trim for furniture. I have an old ceder chest from the 20s that has trim like that. I think you can still get it in hobby and woodworking shops.
By the way the top picture is upside down 
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pmelcher
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posted on January 23, 2005 04:28:04 PM
Thank you, composition was the word I could not think of at all!! I do see what you mean about upside down, that is a vase with flowers trailing below.
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Libra63
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posted on January 23, 2005 05:35:04 PM
I think this is the way the trim should go.
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pmelcher
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posted on January 23, 2005 06:19:12 PM
Yes, Libra, that looks so much better. What category should I list them in?
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sparkz
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posted on January 23, 2005 06:43:26 PM
Although this is way out of my field of expertise, I'm wondering if there is any way by any stretch of the imagination that pmelcher could ethically work the word "sconce" into the title or description? If so, the hits would probably triple.
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ltray
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posted on January 23, 2005 07:15:03 PM
No on the sconce, put ARCHITECTURAL , category 190.
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ltray
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posted on January 23, 2005 07:16:38 PM
I'll give you $5 for them , if you will pay the shipping 
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pmelcher
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posted on January 23, 2005 08:05:31 PM
Thank you, thank you. I will get to work tomorrow morning and get them listed.
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stonecold613
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posted on January 23, 2005 08:50:43 PM
I will give you $3.95.
Wow,
Maybe we can pratice up for ebay's next disaster.
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williamblake
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posted on January 23, 2005 09:21:02 PM
They are a composition material, which has a specific name in this case...I would add "barbola" and/ or "Sirocco" wood in the title and definately list in an architectural/ garden catagory..Good luck, they're really nice.
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pmelcher
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posted on January 24, 2005 04:34:56 AM
Thank you William, I thought I would start them at $9.95 and see where they go from there.
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classicrock000
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posted on January 24, 2005 05:07:32 AM
probably downhill
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Libra63
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posted on January 24, 2005 05:26:27 AM
I think you need to put in your description something about trim from a Victorian Home. I know I have seen these someplace but I just can't remember.
I would not use the word sirocco as that is an imitation wood made out of plastic and I know this is not that.
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CBlev65252
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posted on January 24, 2005 05:40:40 AM
Actually, pieces parts from old homes do quite well. I've sold antique porcelain faucet handles, porcelain hex bolt covers, glass door knobs and more from an old home. They did surprisingly well. If you take into consideration the fact that I paid nothing for these parts, they did even better! There are a lot of people out there restoring homes and I'd have to believe they check on eBay for the trim and such.
Don't laugh, but if you see an OLD toilet sitting on the curb for the trashman, the parts sell very, very well. It's expensive to replace the hex bolt covers. Most of what is in the store now is plastic. The old ones were porcelain. Picking apart a toilet on someone's lawn might not do much for your reputation, but you can certainly turn a buck or two from it!
Same goes for knobs off old dressers that people are tossing. Door knobs off old doors, etc. There is a reason the junk man goes up and down the street at trash time.
Cheryl
"No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power." ~ P.J. O'Rourke
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pmelcher
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posted on January 24, 2005 07:17:59 AM
Thank you Cheryl, it looks like the board is pretty evenly divided on these between worthless and worth something. This was fun, thanks for all of the comments from everyone.
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bjboswell
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posted on January 24, 2005 08:53:52 AM
pmelc. Where are the holes in these items? If they are where I think they may be and these items are painted metal not composition .... they were probably the "end caps" for a needle point bell pull
That was my first impression looking at them. Hope my 2 cents helps.
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pmelcher
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posted on January 24, 2005 09:05:29 AM
The holes are in the flowers to the left and right of the 'vase' and swag area and are about 3 1/2 inches apart. I think the composition is correct for the material because they don't have a metallic 'thunk' when tapped with a fingernail. Thanks for the input. (edited for spelling)
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stonecold613
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posted on January 24, 2005 09:52:34 AM
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ltray
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posted on January 24, 2005 09:58:56 AM
Your pieces are most likely furniture trim. There was a popular bedroom suite manufactured in the 20's with this trim. The suite was off white and the flower trim made it gorgeous.
Today most people call the style Barbola.
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NearTheSea
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posted on January 24, 2005 09:59:37 AM
pmelcher-that is beautiful. When we redid the bedroom we used NEW pieces similar to yours, they were wooden, and EXPENSVISE, we painted them, and we only found one small shop that sold them.
I think you have a really great find there
Good luck!!
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NearTheSea
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posted on January 24, 2005 10:01:23 AM
ltray, yes, I believe that piece would go on like a headboard of a bed. but could go on a wardrobe or vanity maybe?
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NearTheSea
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posted on January 24, 2005 10:05:33 AM
Cheryl! no kidding about the older toilets. When 'redoing' this house we were told (NOT by plumbers ) to try and keep the original toilets, I forgot why now, something about the water they hold? and plumbing parts they do not make any more (because of conservation etc)
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ltray
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posted on January 24, 2005 10:05:35 AM
On the original set, you would find this trim on the every piece.
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pmelcher
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posted on January 31, 2005 06:03:20 PM
An update, they sold for $76.00 and the lady is thrilled. I salute this board for your expert help!
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CBlev65252
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posted on January 31, 2005 06:37:49 PM
Congrats! I've learned long ago to look at everything as having value. The things I thought we junk brought me good money.
On another note, I go a call from a man in Texas today. His mother lives in my area. They're from Europe (Poland originally). She's going into a nursing home and he wants me to sell her estate. She has a full set of old Rosenthal dishes and other antiques from Europe. So, pmelcer, I'll be asking for your advice in a couple of months! Some of the stuff I'll consign at my bother's antique store. I just get nervous about things like old dishes. When it comes to packing, the winner will have to pay for a professional packing!!
Cheryl
"No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power." ~ P.J. O'Rourke
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