tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post5807331650242571510..comments2023-10-15T03:38:16.814-07:00Comments on Shabby Shan's Cottage: Show & TellShabby Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630362927698451216noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-50704591521664924472009-01-26T11:13:00.000-08:002009-01-26T11:13:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon,it really is pretty. I agree with every...Hi Shannon,<BR/>it really is pretty. I agree with everyone else. Flowers or candles would look great.<BR/>MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-82063930281004947892009-01-21T12:59:00.000-08:002009-01-21T12:59:00.000-08:00That is lovely. I think it will be wonderful with ...That is lovely. I think it will be wonderful with flowers in it. it should make it easy to do a really beautiful arrangement. Enjoy! LilliLilli Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725906955221852431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-5202256892520315092009-01-21T12:39:00.000-08:002009-01-21T12:39:00.000-08:00Well, I am finally getting here...and I see I have...Well, I am finally getting here...and I see I have been noted...it is a flower frog...I bought several at auction a few months ago...they were very popular in the early 1900s among the wealthy women...I found a price guide on them even...<BR/> Susan *dutchrose*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-21261400663801479892009-01-20T06:23:00.000-08:002009-01-20T06:23:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon,I am not sure what they are used for, b...Hi Shannon,<BR/><BR/>I am not sure what they are used for, but I think rose buds and candles would look really lovely in it. Show us when you have an idea!<BR/><BR/>Pei LiMiniature Patisserie Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466404818114443565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-68190420052210006602009-01-20T04:44:00.000-08:002009-01-20T04:44:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon, That is really cool, but I have no id...Hi Shannon, That is really cool, but I have no idea. It looks heavy. Can you email it to me, I'll take it to my fav. antique store tomorrow and see what they have to say. My first thought was votives. Very unique piece!<BR/>Huggs, NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-2455308205542827112009-01-19T23:15:00.000-08:002009-01-19T23:15:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon,We recently sold a very similar item. W...Hi Shannon,<BR/>We recently sold a very similar item. We too did lot's of research and could never figure out exactly what it was. A cigarette holder or flower frog were our best guesses! Let us know when you find out!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Eileen<BR/>www.forgetmenotdreams.comEileen & Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081780482701718225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-28296839559204143072009-01-19T19:15:00.000-08:002009-01-19T19:15:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon,Well I can't solve the mystery either. ...Hi Shannon,<BR/>Well I can't solve the mystery either. It is a really pretty piece and I have to agree with everyone else. It would sure look good with flowers in it.<BR/>InkaInka Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803861268363139340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-62988633660953727202009-01-19T16:53:00.000-08:002009-01-19T16:53:00.000-08:00Hmmm, I'm thinking flowers or candles as well. I t...Hmmm, I'm thinking flowers or candles as well. I think Susan at Dutch Rose could answer this. She's quite the smart one in the group when it comes to questions such as this.<BR/>Keep us posted when you find out.<BR/>Hugs to you,<BR/>shellMichelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-89986394040238233752009-01-19T12:40:00.000-08:002009-01-19T12:40:00.000-08:00I would also say flowers or candles. It is gorgeo...I would also say flowers or candles. It is gorgeous.<BR/><BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-45556979004893372562009-01-19T11:44:00.000-08:002009-01-19T11:44:00.000-08:00I think I have to agree, looks like you should put...I think I have to agree, looks like you should put some flowers in there, roses would be my choice and have the most elegant centerpeice! Of course, you could repurpose a bit and have one gorgeous creampuff sitting on each little vase for a dessert centerpiece. Whatever it's real purpose it's a lovely piece.<BR/>Pat<BR/>Patricia Rose-A Potpourri of Fabric, Frangrance and Findings<BR/>www.patriciarose-apotpourri.comPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575015465780579927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-18545147554802623912009-01-19T10:46:00.000-08:002009-01-19T10:46:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon.....well, I love a good mystery...LOL ...Hi Shannon.....well, I love a good mystery...LOL I would use it as a table centerpiece with taper candles and flowers. Somehow cigarettes just wouldn't look as pretty!!! :)<BR/><BR/>Pink hugs,<BR/>Debbie<BR/>www.shabbycozycottage.com<BR/>www.patchoulirosehome.comDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667920524954629650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-71815578516227887732009-01-19T08:49:00.000-08:002009-01-19T08:49:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon,I have no idea what it is but it is ver...Hi Shannon,<BR/>I have no idea what it is but it is very cute!<BR/>Helene<BR/>SistersGiftCompany.com<BR/>ps. thanks for visiting the other daySoCal Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716160005639395503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-58035931401297094692009-01-19T08:48:00.000-08:002009-01-19T08:48:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon, I'm definitely not the one to answer y...Hi Shannon, I'm definitely not the one to answer your question but I'd have to agree with you. It looks as though one could arrange a lovely bouquet of flowers in this. It could have been used as an elegant dinner center piece. It's a beautiful. I'm sure someone will have your answer. Have a great day!<BR/><BR/>Susan<BR/>www.myvintagecharm.comSusan - InHerOwnWordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306815963353561564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009636999517170182.post-29731356462763872252009-01-19T08:42:00.000-08:002009-01-19T08:42:00.000-08:00Hi Shannon,,, I think its really cute. I would use...Hi Shannon,,, I think its really cute. I would use it as a bud vase for sure, but your Dad had a good idea. LOL I would as Susan... She is quite smart about such things. LOL,,, keep us posted.<BR/>hugs,g ailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377043892646115876noreply@blogger.com