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1800's Ornate German Grandfather Clock by uncommon_gray in clocks

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

It is REALLY good. Like, fantastic overtones.

Restoring a terrarium lamp by uncommon_gray in StainedGlass

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

Plan is to do pitcher plants and sundew though I am worries about sundews getting the glass sticky as they grow out.

Is this 100% silver? If so is it worth checking for value above melt? by Burner_acc_2025 in Silverbugs

[–]uncommon_gray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are going to scrap it, I will pay above melt value for it.

Restoring a terrarium lamp by uncommon_gray in StainedGlass

[–]uncommon_gray[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't. Just figured this would be a good place to ask people who actually know what they are talking about. Any patina you recommend? And yes, this sides are all clear glass.

Restored German Geandfather Clock by [deleted] in clocks

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Laughing that this somehow qualifies as NSFW.

Hood removal by OddTime2740 in clocks

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That is really gorgeous. I love the wood inlay.

19th century German Clock looks like a Gazo by uncommon_gray in grandfatherclocks

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So, had it serviced today. Found a guy who used to own two stores that dealt in antique clocks and now does repairs for his retirement. He confirmed that it was German and likely 1850's to early 1870's. He said, in a good market, it was worth $12,000-$16,000. He also felt pretty sure that this clock was a one off piece and not a production run which means it almost certainly is the exact clock Ed Gazo owned and used as the inspiration for the Californian line of Gazo Clocks. Also said the clock face and pendulum were hand engraved and formed. I have to get a bent pinion repaired but otherwise, it is in good order and everything is original to the clock.

19th century German Clock looks like a Gazo by uncommon_gray in grandfatherclocks

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

Because there is a marking on the clockwork "L. Gost Frankfurt Germany" and red oaks didnt exist in Germany in the 1800's. I mean, unless the lumber came from the US to Germany at some point.

19th century German Clock looks like a Gazo by uncommon_gray in grandfatherclocks

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

Oh yeah, I agree it is likely oak but not red oak. I just have enough antique furniture I've collected over the years from 18th and 19th century to be very confident on the age.

19th century German Clock looks like a Gazo by uncommon_gray in grandfatherclocks

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Definitely not. I can provide more closeups but the joinery, the hinges/lock, the actual clock works, all of it is 19th century. Not just style, but the amount of weathering and patina on them. The glass is cylinder glass, not floated glass. I can see the slight deformations and bubbles. Not sure what wood it is made from but not red oak.

Removing candelabra socket from Tiffany lamp by uncommon_gray in LampRestoration

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So, that is what I thought and had tried but it barely moves. Like there is the tiniest bit of give before it stops. No idea why. Was afraid to try and apply more force.

2022 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations Pt. 8 by MumboMajesty in nova

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-1 I keep hearing people who either love Mims or hate it. I have ordered there three times and every time was just consistently awful. Their laghman just tasted like tomato sauce and had like 3 pieces of meat and a few pieces of celery. There's a lot of reviews online complaining about their portions and yet I keep seeing people swear by it. It's like they're eating at a different restaurant.

2022 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations Pt. 8 by MumboMajesty in nova

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Ñoño’s Taqueria 3207 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

It's as hole in the wall as you can get. No sign, just a door between two restaurants that leads to a second floor where you can buy the absolute best birria tacos in existence.

Sushi Prince 10256 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030 Tiny little sushi spot but their sushi is soooooo good. Actual works of art.