tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post8149836563656155315..comments2024-01-08T08:17:35.523-08:00Comments on My Favorite French Antiques: "What Is" ?? My New Favorite French AntiqueMyFavoriteFrenchAntiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039962274486106886noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-4183370907439991412010-12-11T10:52:18.633-08:002010-12-11T10:52:18.633-08:00Yea Gina! It is a great piece.Yea Gina! It is a great piece.Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-91842344683018405512010-12-11T04:29:52.140-08:002010-12-11T04:29:52.140-08:00I'm as surprised as you are. The clue came fr...I'm as surprised as you are. The clue came from DD who suggested that it could be a pub sign. I wish I knew more. All I can say is that it must have been a very special restaurant to have commissioned such a beautifully carved sign.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-89957249674659152192010-12-10T09:11:10.705-08:002010-12-10T09:11:10.705-08:00Oh Gina !!! Exactly!
I have never seen one before...Oh Gina !!! Exactly!<br /><br />I have never seen one before. Perhaps you know more information?? <br /><br />Thanks to everyone for sharing their thoughts.<br />NanceMyFavoriteFrenchAntiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039962274486106886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-89177003879021563182010-12-10T09:00:59.006-08:002010-12-10T09:00:59.006-08:00A restaurant sign advertising their changing menu....A restaurant sign advertising their changing menu.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-34743739696464488442010-12-10T08:43:04.617-08:002010-12-10T08:43:04.617-08:00I adore it but I am not sure what is was used for....I adore it but I am not sure what is was used for.<br /><br />I plan to ask a French friend who may know :-)<br /><br />Leeann xFabulously Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-66693770351571084002010-12-09T18:56:49.686-08:002010-12-09T18:56:49.686-08:00Hi Nance, It's gorgeous. My first thought wa...Hi Nance, It's gorgeous. My first thought was that it was used to hang to block drafts, but I don't think that's right. Don't keep us in suspense for too long! LisaLuluDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141048321844353159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-78318341458776257392010-12-09T02:51:48.298-08:002010-12-09T02:51:48.298-08:00Hi DD, You are close !!!
thanks for playingHi DD, You are close !!!<br />thanks for playingMyFavoriteFrenchAntiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039962274486106886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-104972358838545222010-12-08T18:44:05.124-08:002010-12-08T18:44:05.124-08:00A pub sign? Not yet enscribed? Have no real idea....A pub sign? Not yet enscribed? Have no real idea.DD Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418126844824478837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-90867880328316236942010-12-08T13:12:52.889-08:002010-12-08T13:12:52.889-08:00Thanks Pat for playing,
A clue.,..the 2 metal rin...Thanks Pat for playing, <br />A clue.,..the 2 metal rings at the top are original as it was hung in its use.<br /><br />There is no back or front....both sides the same so you can view from either directionMyFavoriteFrenchAntiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039962274486106886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-58757972846446114882010-12-08T10:52:01.355-08:002010-12-08T10:52:01.355-08:00If the interior section is flat...used as a mirror...If the interior section is flat...used as a mirror? the top of a reception table? Whatever it was, it is wonderful!Pat Kahn's Childsplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225039855878964224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-39916869758010961632010-12-07T14:15:27.732-08:002010-12-07T14:15:27.732-08:00Oh Theresa, You have such a wonderful eye, I am th...Oh Theresa, You have such a wonderful eye, I am thrilled it spoke to you also.<br /><br />It is not from a church, although many pieces I love started in a church.<br /><br />Not attached to another piece.<br /><br />I was surprised with the dealer's explanation, but then I could see it.<br /><br />It will be in my new shipment arriving in January :-)<br /><br />I will post the answer FridayMyFavoriteFrenchAntiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039962274486106886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386792699908580407.post-61451667268321187502010-12-07T12:40:00.260-08:002010-12-07T12:40:00.260-08:00OMG...who cares what it was originally used for, I...OMG...who cares what it was originally used for, I want it now!!! LOL! Ok, I will guess....something church related? A base for a statue?Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.com