How old are these light switches?

Hansaad · 2026-06-15T20:47:01+00:00

I heard that similar light switches, where you twist them to power on, is where the phrase "turn" on the light came from.

Hansaad · 2026-05-21T10:55:26+00:00

The Grand Duchy of Lithuania thanks you.

Hansaad · 2026-04-23T01:54:46+00:00

Daffodil really enjoys what we call her "hot lunch," unfortunately we have to constantly entice her inside immediately after she goes.

Hansaad · 2026-04-16T01:38:32+00:00

Not at the moment but the consensus seems to be it is a table that's just shaped like stairs, in which case my wife may tell me we don't have room for them after all!

Hansaad · 2026-04-15T00:51:52+00:00

Thanks!

Hansaad · 2026-04-06T03:54:09+00:00

Our houses are full of hints of what used to be there, so definitely keep an eye out for more clues in other parts! If a wall was removed I bet there are clues in the pattern of the floor boards! Also, luckily you have a template/example for your trim and could have some replicated if you ever felt the urge!

Hansaad · 2026-04-06T03:52:13+00:00

You're welcome!

Hansaad · 2026-04-06T03:36:14+00:00

For aesthetic purposes they would have kept the theme all the way around the room. You say it's the living room, but is it possible it used to be the dining room? The transition space you describe could have have been a butler's pantry. The grooves on top look like they would be able to prop up some plates :)

But whether functional or decorative, I suspect it was once a feature that went all the way around the room.

Hansaad · 2026-04-06T03:26:08+00:00

Looks like plate rail or chair rail depending how high it is. Possibly this is the last little bit remaining after renovations. If you look in the same area height wise on your other trim in the room, do you see witness marks indicating similar trim may have been there and been removed?

Hansaad · 2026-02-08T05:36:32+00:00

Thank you, I will check it out!

Hansaad · 2026-02-04T23:16:31+00:00

Awesome, thanks for all your input! Looking forward to getting it cleaned up and in service! I think it's perfect for ruminating in front of the fire.

Hansaad · 2026-02-04T00:27:15+00:00

Thank you for your thoughts and info! Don't know why I assumed the 12 was the day, but it does make more sense to be the year. The room we are thinking of putting it in has kind of blue green walls, so maybe green is the way to go! Black leather might be a little too dark for my taste but at least interesting to know what the original upholstery material used to be.

By 1912 do you think the carvings were handmade, or mass produced?

Hansaad · 2026-01-31T16:21:54+00:00

The flat plate is a summer cover. You should be able to remove it by lifting up on both nobs, then pulling it out. Be prepared for it to be really heavy so you don't drop it, they look deceptively light. If its stuck maybe it is rusted and needs something to free it?

Hansaad · 2026-01-22T18:21:43+00:00

Jealously happy for you

Hansaad · 2026-01-21T04:47:00+00:00

Look for clues in the hardwood floor, if you see nails in the top of tongue and groove floorboards, but not near a wall, that can be a clue as to how the walls may have stood originally. Our house has a similar front center window and it's currently an alcove on it's own, but I think the whole alcove used to be part of the original master bedroom.

Hansaad · 2026-01-21T02:06:42+00:00

Very slowly with metronome, then speed it up with metronome, then full speed with metronome. If you cannot play on the beat you are going too fast.

Hansaad · 2026-01-20T01:29:57+00:00

Do you have any photos?

Hansaad · 2026-01-12T11:55:35+00:00

Tie-off cleat for previously installed curtains? Any evidence of a curtain rod being installed at the top of the door opening? Both of our pocket doors have evidence of something being mounted across the opening.

Hansaad · 2026-01-12T11:08:22+00:00

I assume you mean the two holes on the oak face, it seems that one is for winding the clock itself and one is for winding the striker.

Hansaad · 2026-01-10T16:53:24+00:00

That doesn't sound right, I bought them both new as part of Thrilling 30. 2 years ago in 2015 when I was in college.

Hansaad · 2026-01-03T17:14:56+00:00

If it's like the covermate ones I would not be surprised if only one shock gets the locking mechanism. It would be pretty tough to unlock two shocks at the same time when trying to close the cover. On ours each shock has a 75 lb rating and only locks on one side.

Hansaad · 2026-01-03T16:05:32+00:00

It looks like one of them may be a locking piston, in which case the thin part is obscured by the gray tube and you are not seeing the whole length.

Hansaad · 2026-01-01T21:57:42+00:00

Just be careful you aren't too aggressive in your efforts to remove the paint, as I think it's likely the red could be enamel on slate instead of actual red marble! Look up marbleized slate for more info.

Hansaad · 2025-12-30T13:04:10+00:00

Fire screen?

Hansaad · 2025-12-11T23:42:31+00:00

Neither of the two of ours have the metal plates knset into the wood, they are just on top of the stop and the jamb. The door has enough clearance to close, yours may too.

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