Featured Finds Thread

Looking at the photo again, see that is the only one; item next to it is a little compact or purse held on a finger. I was only noticing hinges.

 

Got this Brush frog at auction recently. Has a small chip on the bottom but I decided I can live with that. Just really like the look of these.

 

I went out to the Saturday market today to have a look around for any antiques, there wasn't much about antique wise but I picked up these hot water bottles for a fiver, I thought this stoneware hot water bottle would look nice hanging on my bedroom wall, and I got a book on silver.

The white hot water bottle looks and feels a bit later so I'll probably sell that one on for a fiver and make my money back.

 

The Hattie Carnegie bird pin on Worthpoint sold for $152 in 2007.

 

I've just done some research on the Mecca hot water bottle and its from 1900 to 1920 according to my google searches so its a keeper.

 

Spent $25 on something for myself and I know just where I want to put it. Excellent condition except for the one crack at the bottom by the signature.
Given that it only has two tiny through-holes on the top edge, can anyone offer advice on how I can safely hang this monster within a window frame in my dining room ?

 

@bluumz - I have a smaller piece, but it is still quite heavy. The artist put rings through the holes & then attached a length of linked chain. So you would have to put a hook at the top of the window & the placement of the piece would determine the length of the chain.

 

Thanks! Is the construction framing around the window generally strong enough to support such weight? I suppose it would be but just want to double-check...

 

I have museum copies of bits of Tiffany windows that are framed like this. They came with both an easel & a detachable length of sturdy chain that has little S hooks at either end that go into the little holes in the frames.

I have them suspended in my windows by monofilament (fishing line). The fittings for the blinds obligingly provide little protrusions on each side where it is tied. Line is a single strand that hangs in a V shape with the panel suspended at the point of the V, if that helps to visualize it. Not a double strand running straight up.

Warning. It did fail once. Think sunlight degraded the plastic & panel fell. Did a little damage, not noticeable unless you look for it. Have 2 of the Tiffany ones & another art glass sort of thing that have all been hanging for maybe 20 years with no problem. But you could preemptively replace from time to time.

 

I hadn't thought of fishing line, that sounds wonderful. I like the idea of it being suspended in the window almost invisibly.

 

beautiful piece bluumz Looks pretty big and heavy, I would have someone solder hooks or loops on the outer top edge of the frame and run chains from those rather than use the 2 holes in the frame.

 

I just went out & looked at my piece again as I haven't had it hung up in about 6 years. Mine actually has 2 rings attached to the top 2 corners at the sides. Like Bronwen said above there are 2 S-hooks at the ends of the chain that slip through the holes.

I will try to get a pic of it a little later today. BTW mine is 18 1/" by 14".

 

4 a simple zero cost fix.....
2 lengths of straight wire cut from a wire hanger.... ( length up 2 U _ )
twist the ends in a U shape one inch on each side...
2 eye hooks , or 1 1/2 inch screws....into the top of the window frame ,
Measure well, and insert wire ends into holes in glass frame ....hang straight down from screws in window frame...........

if the screws or eye hooks are placed firmly....no chance it'll fall....and the weight will be evenly distributed..

 

One time, taking down or putting back up while cleaning windows, I dropped an S hook & could not find it (did eventually). Let me tell you, it is really hard to find anything else small enough for the holes & strong enough to use for the purpose.

 

Stained glass art like this is expensive....25 bucks ??...I'd buy those all day long !!!
Nice find !!!!!

 

Clever. A hanger would not provide a length of wire that would let me place the panels where I want them to hang. Eye screws definitely needed if no other place to attach. Just remembered what I'm using: the little hooks that held old style curtain rods put up by a previous tenant long ago.

 

ok......u want the glass centered in the window......
I'd still suspend it from 2 points on the frame......
one only tends to swing...and has greater weight stress on the single hanging point....

My stained glass is not as long as yours...but they're heavy as lead !

 

Hi,
I have seen too many of these things fall apart after a while. The lead is loosened from age and pull apart. I suggest getting a wood frame made for the piece and hang as a picture. Especially in a window where temps go up and down. With a frame I would feel more secure.
greg

 

Just so. My third has only one attachment point, but hangs from 2. If it could swing, hanging in the window my more mischievous cat likes to sit in...

 

Mine hung in a window for about 10 to 12 years that got the direct afternoon sun here in SC. Everything is still tight & secure, but I don't have a window that it will work in this house. The one at the old house was perfect, 2 swing out windows with a large stationary panel in the center.