tinlizzie
Head Chef
So, Bolas, take off that hat and put that glass down. Now!
I think she used it for wine or dessert wine. She may have used it for liqueur or brandy, because years ago, we didn't know you aren't supposed to leave stuff in lead crystal.
I hadn't thought of the staining possibility. It shouldn't unless it has calcium or other hard water deposits. Calcium deposits are a distinct possibility, since it was in Denmark.
That accounts for why there was a loud thud when I poured it down the sink.Oh no! I'm sorry about the really good brandy But, at least your decanter should leach less lead now. Hey, is that the first time you have stored stuff in that decanter for a long time? Did you see the part where they said that the amount of leaching goes down with use? Makes sense. The danged lead is already leached out.
That accounts for why there was a loud thud when I poured it down the sink.
My late husband and I had words about leaving it in the original bottle, as I wanted to use the beautiful antique decanter. I know he was watching and grumbling yesterday.
Remember the old movies when all the fancy people had a bar set up in their living rooms, with crystal decanters of booze complete with sterling silver labels?
Kay mate I dont drink anymore but when I did it was the only way I could remember what was in them. Its a good time to buy over hear but not sell as tastes have changed people dont like the effort that has to be put into cleaning antiques.Remember the old movies when all the fancy people had a bar set up in their living rooms, with crystal decanters of booze complete with sterling silver labels?
Kay mate I dont drink anymore but when I did it was the only way I could remember what was in them. Its a good time to buy over hear but not sell as tastes have changed people dont like the effort that has to be put into cleaning antiques.
Cws I love clocks, I would love to see your clock, clocks of that age represent the genius of the period.
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Thank you Tax, it's a sideboard, the draw on the right is segmented for booze bottles the center draw is for cutlery and the left hand cupboard is for mats ectOoh, pretty. And you have the silver labels on two of them. I like that piece of furniture too. What does one call that kind of piece of furniture.
Aunt Bea said:I have enjoyed seeing all of the things that tax lady and Bolas have posted but for me the best of all is the vase of lilacs. I cannot wait until they arrive here. Thank you both.