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Title: Strathearn miniature
Post by: Lustrousstone on October 29, 2011, 04:54:03 PM

Is it unusual to have a Strathearn miniature with a ground and polished base please? 1³/8-in diameter and ever-so handily labelled.

Title: Re: Strathearn miniature
Post by: tropdevin on October 29, 2011, 09:17:04 PM

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Hi. Unusual, but not unknown. Strathearn ground the bases if the weights were too uneven to be sold as made. I think maybe 2% - 5% of Strathearn weights have had the bases treated in some way other than the usual 'fire polished'. I have had ones that are polished flat, and also part polished to give a flat ring.

Alan

Title: Re: Strathearn miniature
Post by: KevinH on October 29, 2011, 10:40:29 PM

Also ... weights intended as decoration for doorknobs were smooth ground to the base so that the shank could be firmly glued on to the base. But the doorknobs I have seen have been over 2 inch diameter.

Title: Re: Strathearn miniature
Post by: Lustrousstone on October 30, 2011, 09:36:39 AM

Thank you lads  :kissy:

Title: Re: Strathearn miniature
Post by: Frank on November 01, 2011, 11:16:54 PM

Probably made some cupboard knobs too, memory a bit foggy  :huh: