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Title: oval piano insulator/caster?
Post by: ju1i3 on July 16, 2017, 02:25:42 PM

I came across this uranium glass item; seller from whom I was buying a vase had it on ebay for 99p, so couldn't resist. Is this a piano insulator? I haven't bought any before and don't know if they came in an oval shape. Is insulator or caster a better term? Is it a salt? although it seems heavy and clunky for a dining table. It's very heavy, almost 400g. 11 cm long, 8 cm wide, 4 cm tall.

Title: Re: oval piano insulator/caster?
Post by: chopin-liszt on July 16, 2017, 03:24:59 PM

The base isn't thick enough for it to be a piano insulator.
I can't help any more than that, sorry. :)

Title: Re: oval piano insulator/caster?
Post by: Paul S. on July 16, 2017, 04:01:08 PM

how about a salt, or even a master salt :)                Would agree with Sue  -  plus, from memory, don't ever recall seeing an oval insulator.

Title: Re: oval piano insulator/caster?
Post by: Lustrousstone on July 16, 2017, 07:32:48 PM

It's a salt. It wouldn't spread the weight of a piano

Title: Re: oval piano insulator/caster?
Post by: Anne E.B. on July 16, 2017, 07:39:53 PM

Worth a look here - English plus others http://opensalts.us/References/Catalogs/catalogs-England.html

Title: Re: oval piano insulator/caster?
Post by: ju1i3 on August 06, 2017, 11:34:25 AM

Thanks all, so a heavy clunky salt it is. I will add it to my collection of salts (and condiments) and salt liners