Wednesday, April 22, 2009

What is it??




I found this wonderful piece a few years ago at an antique shop and still have not been able to find out exactly what it is. At first it looks like a crystal ball but the bottom of the glass ball is open and there is a slit at the top. My guess is some kind of a lamp with the slit for the hot air to escape, let me know what you think it could be!! Whatever it is, i just love it!
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11 comments:

  1. LoriApril 22, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    that is very cool...i will have hubby take a look when he gets home to see if he can identify it...i have no idea what it is...

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  2. Tina April 22, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    ofcourse it´s a cystal bowl - the opening is for that pour soul that has to go in there and tell all the stories - see :D
    it IS cool though

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  3. Laura @ 52 FLEAApril 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    How about an early de-humidifier? Or a Bunsen burner...and the wick would come through that slit at top...hmmm.....i still like a gypsy's crystal ball....

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  4. MariaApril 22, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Hey Cheryl,
    I just saw your post on my blog. You are doing great and I'm so happy for you! Drop me an email when you get the time at starrugcompany@freeway.net. I'd love to hear more about what is happening in your creative world! Maria

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  5. RosesRadishesandRubbishApril 23, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Cheryl, I am not sure what this is but I would put a quarter in the slot and make a wish!:) It looks like something mystical to me. It is pretty amazing. I bet the glass is even prettier in person. I keep seeing little snippets of your house and wow, i'm envious. Love your creative touches. hugs, Amy

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  6. The Rustic VictorianApril 24, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    It is way-kewl!

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  7. .April 24, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    This is such a great piece. Are you going to turn it into one of your fabulous art creations...or enjoy it as is. Either way...it's a great find.

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  8. April 24, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    It is a pretty amazing looking piece. At first glance it looked like a gazing ball. But the open bottom and top slot threw me off!

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  9. Baggaraggs:April 25, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I am with Amy, I think you should put a coin in the slot perhaps position in next to the toilet in the Guest Bath?...LOL Making wishes is alwats good bit I think maybe it was somehow an early gum ball machine? Love oyur Bloggy. Robin

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  10. KathyApril 26, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Oh fabulous, I would call it my crystal ball!!!! And I would love it. Good find.

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  11. Trevor WanderlustJanuary 18, 2022 at 3:34 PM

    Great read thanks for sharing this

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