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<p>[QUOTE="ritzyvintage, post: 3450331, member: 18191"]It sure is a lovely vase. Probably produced in USA during the late 1800s. I would advise being very careful whilst cleaning it. Wiping it with a cloth can easily catch the metal overlay, and too hotter water could cause stresses/cracks to the glass itself. Try this following method! It's a great way with silver and it wont damage the glass. </p><p><br /></p><p>The high alcohol content of Gin or Vodka will dissolve any grime and bacteria that’s picked up over time. For pieces that need a little more elbow grease, you can put aluminium foil in with the shiny side facing up. Then, soak the vase for around 20 minutes in gin and 'warm' water, and rinse with dish-soap afterwards. Leave the vase to air-dry... and drink the gin!!! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ritzyvintage, post: 3450331, member: 18191"]It sure is a lovely vase. Probably produced in USA during the late 1800s. I would advise being very careful whilst cleaning it. Wiping it with a cloth can easily catch the metal overlay, and too hotter water could cause stresses/cracks to the glass itself. Try this following method! It's a great way with silver and it wont damage the glass. The high alcohol content of Gin or Vodka will dissolve any grime and bacteria that’s picked up over time. For pieces that need a little more elbow grease, you can put aluminium foil in with the shiny side facing up. Then, soak the vase for around 20 minutes in gin and 'warm' water, and rinse with dish-soap afterwards. Leave the vase to air-dry... and drink the gin!!! :happy:[/QUOTE]
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