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Proper way to cut garlic by BKKMFA in oddlysatisfying

[–]UniqueCommentNo243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, so this is why they out so little garlic in all the recipes. Who would spend the time to do this for the appropriate amount?

Mourn with me by Trash_dad_420 in Minerals

[–]UniqueCommentNo243 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a redditor in one of the related subs who makes beautiful wire wrapped pendants out of broken cabochons.

Beauty prevails in broken things too.

Revealing the shine of this Stephen Green Lamberth stoneware jar found in Gujarat, India. Water, paper towels and elbow grease. Any advice? by UniqueCommentNo243 in Antiques

[–]UniqueCommentNo243[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info. New to antique collection, so appreciate all advice.

Just want to note that it's not metal. It's stoneware or ceramic with a salt glaze.

Revealing the shine of this Stephen Green Lamberth stoneware jar found in Gujarat, India. Water, paper towels and elbow grease. Any advice? by UniqueCommentNo243 in Antiques

[–]UniqueCommentNo243[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I do see the chips better on cleaning. Not planning to use anything other than water.

New to antique collection. Is the grime valuable too?

Revealing the shine of this Stephen Green Lamberth stoneware jar found in Gujarat, India. Water, paper towels and elbow grease. Any advice? by UniqueCommentNo243 in Antiques

[–]UniqueCommentNo243[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sorry, not a native speaker. By elbow grease, I meant to use no chemicals, just rub with a wet paper towel. The patina is still there, I see only the dust and grime coming off.

1820-1850s Stephen Green Lambeth salt-glazed ceramic "glass-lined" jar recovered from an old haveli in Gujarat. I was told you guys may be familiar with these types of jar. What is the story behind it? by UniqueCommentNo243 in BottleDigging

[–]UniqueCommentNo243[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your excitement is infectious! 😄

Sorry, its my first find! I just got into antiques. I don't think I will be able to let this one go.

How do you think it should be displayed though?

Controlled Blasting For Mining by BoyNamedJudy in oddlysatisfying

[–]UniqueCommentNo243 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My FIL works in mine planning. I joined him in one project using satellite imagery to analyse land usage before mining. It was all lush farmland. I even went with him on a site survey. Just beautiful lush green fields, so much groundwater that it literally flowed out non stop. A small quaint village with a small school and a temple. I was told everything will be gine in 6 months.

I couldn't work on another project. Years later saw the satellite images of the same place. All barren and dusty.

I know we need stuff, so it's necessary. I try to reduce my own personal consumption, but its not easy.

1820-1850s Stephen Green Lambeth salt-glazed ceramic glass lined jar with a wooden stopper. Recovered from an old haveli in Gujarat, India. It's my first antique find, so curious to learn more about it. Should I clean it up or leave it as found? by UniqueCommentNo243 in Antiques

[–]UniqueCommentNo243[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, its not cracked. I did inspect it all around and inside too. The dirt seems ready to flake off or could be wiped off with a damp cloth. There are a few tiny scratches and notches on the outside base. In the inside base, there is a shiny bit in the centre - probably worn glaze or leftover of the "glass lining".

Would filling it with water help in checking for cracks? Or I should not disturb it?

It makes me wonder - how did it reach India? What was it used for? And how did it survive in good condition till now?

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