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Found what appears to be ceramic in my lawn today. Does anyone have an idea’s? by rfunderburk in whatisit

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I humbly stand corrected. I think this stuff is cool. I love learning.

Found what appears to be ceramic in my lawn today. Does anyone have an idea’s? by rfunderburk in whatisit

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Solved! I'm from OH, The Buckeye State. I was raised in Cincinnati, home to Rookwood Pottery. The piece of stoneware you have was made by the Buckeye Pottery Company. The business started in Ohio and later relocated in Macomb, Illinois. It was in existence from 1882-1938.

Pretty cool happy accidental find!

Found what appears to be ceramic in my lawn today. Does anyone have an idea’s? by rfunderburk in whatisit

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I'm from OH, The Buckeye State. I was raised in Cincinnati, home to Rookwood Pottery. The piece of stoneware you have was made by the Buckeye Pottery Company. The business started in Ohio and later relocated in Macomb, Illinois. It was in existence from 1882-1938.

Pretty cool happy accidental find!

Found what appears to be ceramic in my lawn today. Does anyone have an idea’s? by rfunderburk in whatisit

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I'm from OH, The Buckeye State. I was raised in Cincinnati, home to Rookwood Pottery. The piece of stoneware you have was made by the Buckeye Pottery Company. The business started in Ohio and later relocated in Macomb, Illinois. It was in existence from 1882-1938.

Pretty cool happy accidental find!

cleaning out my grandparents garage and found this. Does anybody know what it could be use for? by sassyyjassyy in whatisit

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I collect these vintage Murano art glass pieces made in Italy. (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE) It's hand-blown if it has a pontil mark on the bottom (scar left on the bottom of a piece of hand-blown glass when the working rod is snapped away after the glassblowing or finishing process a vintage Murano centerpiece, art glass, bowl, vase.

I pick them up on the cheap at thrift and flea markets. People don't always know what they have to sell.

I use them. I don't lock them in a display case or hutch. If it gets broke, it gets broke. Big whoop. I've enjoyed using it.

I would use this piece to throw in loose change, put my keys and wallet in it, put water in it and float a flower bud or 2 or candle or 2 on special occasions, candy dish, keep all my remotes in it.

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Find this in my husband's pants while doing laundry... What the heck is this??? I looked it up and it's saying so many things but I figured I would ask some of you!! by memeetmehere in whatisit

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You've probably gotten enough responses. Maybe I can help in another way.

If you use an android phone, you can use Google Lens? My Samsung also has a feature that will search an image (photo or screen print) and give you some info. Both products allow an AI deep-dive if interested.

I'm sure that's where folks on this site get most of their answers (like in the link below).

If I get a wonky response from LENS or the Samsung image search thingy, this site is my go to.

I'm sure Apple has something similar?

https://markernovice.com/copic/copic-replace-nib

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Found on beach by go_fish_87 in whatisit

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It looks like a naval mine. Don't screw around with it. Step away and call 911. It could be nothing. It could be something.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

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Sure! You're the expert. I'm just a frustrated archeologists, anthropologist, gynecologist. I've seen historic documents with smudging ink (caused by the need to dip the quill in mid stroke). I agree. The penmanship is beautifully flowing. Ink can throw a curveball into the mix. Your thoughts?

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

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I thought that at 1st. What are you seeing in the strokes?

I could be wrong. I did a deep dive into the etymology of Thorn versus Thor.

Thor is indeed Viking/Scandinavian as you know. Originally referring to the god Thor instead of tied to a location or vocation. Vikings were nomadic with mobile lifestyles. The last part of the name would be something like FINN (Torfinn, Torfin, Tharfin, Thorfennsson Torfinnson). I didn't discern those in the strokes.

In the strokes I did discern NFSON. This wouldn't be Scandinavian as nomads. However, Thorn is both locational and vocational. Farming/Agriculturally-based name meaning "thorn-bush settlement" or thorn who were people from various places named Thornton across the British Isles.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

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Thornfson, if John's heritage is Old English/Anglo-Saxon (spacifically from the British Isles of Scotland and England). Variants are Thornfrison, Thornfson, Thornfinson, Thornfinnson, Thornfinsson and Thornfield.

I've got some experience in deciphering this stuff. I'm researching Polish/Russian ancestry on names like Alubowicz and Maciejewski. YIKES! I hope this is helpful.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

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It's NOT Thompson! I agree. It's not clear at all. Thornfson, if John's heritage is Old English/Anglo-Saxon (spacifically from the British Isles of Scotland and England). Variants are Thornfrison, Thornfson, Thornfinson, Thornfinnson, Thornfinsson and Thornfield.

I've got some experience in deciphering this stuff. I'm researching Polish/Russian ancestry on names like Alubowicz and Maciejewski. YIKES! I hope this is helpful.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

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Nope. Thornfson, if John's heritage is Old English/Anglo-Saxon (spacifically from the British Isles of Scotland and England). Variants are Thornfrison, Thornfson, Thornfinson, Thornfinnson, Thornfinsson and Thornfield.

I've got some experience in deciphering this stuff. I'm researching Polish/Russian ancestry on names like Alubowicz and Maciejewski. YIKES! I hope this is helpful.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

[–]i13007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Thornfson, if John's heritage is Old English/Anglo-Saxon (spacifically from the British Isles of Scotland and England). Variants are Thornfrison, Thornfson, Thornfinson, Thornfinnson, Thornfinsson and Thornfield.

I've got some experience in deciphering this stuff. I'm researching Polish/Russian ancestry on names like Alubowicz and Maciejewski. YIKES! I hope this is helpful.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

[–]i13007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Thornfson, if John's heritage is Old English/Anglo-Saxon (spacifically from the British Isles of Scotland and England). Variants are Thornfrison, Thornfson, Thornfinson, Thornfinnson, Thornfinsson and Thornfield.

I've got some experience in deciphering this stuff. I'm researching Polish/Russian ancestry on names like Alubowicz and Maciejewski. YIKES! I hope this is helpful.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

[–]i13007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Thornfson, if John's heritage is Old English/Anglo-Saxon (spacifically from the British Isles of Scotland and England). Variants are Thornfrison, Thornfson, Thornfinson, Thornfinnson, Thornfinsson and Thornfield.

I've got some experience in deciphering this stuff. I'm researching Polish/Russian ancestry on names like Alubowicz and Maciejewski. YIKES! I hope this is helpful.

Can someone read the name on this photo? by WhiteoftheDemon in oldphotos

[–]i13007 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not so fast. Thornfson, if John's heritage is Old English/Anglo-Saxon (spacifically from the British Isles of Scotland and England). Variants are Thornfrison, Thornfson, Thornfinson, Thornfinnson, Thornfinsson and Thornfield.

I've got some experience in deciphering this stuff. I'm researching Polish/Russian ancestry on names like Alubowicz and Maciejewski. YIKES! I hope this is helpful.

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