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Inside painted bottle genuine old one or reproduction

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« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2014, 11:23:42 pm »

Hi Kaz,

Looking at the side on view I agree with Richard and Joey. The stopper is far more likely to be glass than quartz - the "gold inclusion" is probably cork and glue residue stuck to the flat bottom face.

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« Reply #21 on: January 14, 2014, 12:25:43 am »

Thank Tom, much appreciated for your view on the stopper, which I agree with having had a very good look at it again yesterday.
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« Reply #22 on: January 14, 2014, 03:55:28 am »

Tom,
   If it is what I think it is, there is a piece of crumpled foil inside a hollow glass hemisphere. I have had a number of these over the years, and they are old (1920s-1950s), and look the part.
   One fell on the floor and broke, which is how I was able to figure it out.
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   One fell on the floor and broke, which is how I was able to figure it out.
 

Joey,
    I was just about to be impressed by your scientific analysis, until you shattered the illusion (literally)!   Grin

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« Reply #24 on: January 14, 2014, 04:21:12 am »

Tom,
  It's the story of my life. If I could just keep my mouth shut, everyone would think I was wise, deep, and serious.  Wink  Cheesy
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