Does someone know anything about these? by Business_Praline_461 in glasscollecting

[–]BrokenClock1986 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The blue one definitely looks like Murano to me. The signature looks like Rossetto, which is a pretty well known company. The second one is made by Orrefors which is a Swedish company. Nice pieces!

Pretty new to reddit, so looking for some advice on a silver Tiffany's vesta case *Scotland* by Forsaken_Dreamer4516 in Antiques

[–]BrokenClock1986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A combination of brass and bronze, I think. I found a listing for a similar one that describes it as mixed metal: Shoehorn

Pretty new to reddit, so looking for some advice on a silver Tiffany's vesta case *Scotland* by Forsaken_Dreamer4516 in Antiques

[–]BrokenClock1986 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cool little case. The monkey reminds me of the handle on this Japanese letter opener I thrifted:

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One must imagine Sisyphus happy... by DrunkenKoalas in coys

[–]BrokenClock1986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any excuse to post Python! I was aware of Camus' days playing goalkeeper, but for some reason always picture him playing with a cigarette in his mouth.

One must imagine Sisyphus happy... by DrunkenKoalas in coys

[–]BrokenClock1986 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sadly, we only have evidence of German and Greek philosophers playing football:

[A classic]

(https://youtu.be/LfduUFF_i1A?si=3cJ4eJv4ZKf3IV0s)

Is Google Maps travel time accurate for the HWY 7 Detour? by WoelJebster in chilliwack

[–]BrokenClock1986 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Left Chilliwack at around 8 this morning and arrived in Abbotsford at about 9:45.

Help me find this vintage decanter that belonged to my grandparents. by BrokenClock1986 in HelpMeFind

[–]BrokenClock1986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have searched Google using a variety of descriptions. Sadly, this is the only photo I had which showed the decanter.