trippys
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posted on May 25, 2002 04:45:55 AM
As most eBayers we have amassed quite a few treasures, all of which are destined to go on eBay. Trippy has spent his time off lately erecting a brand new storage shed, and before I christen it, I was wondering where you fellow sellers store your old collectible dishes. We're in the Northeast so we have a great temperature range. The thought that came to my mind was crazing. Is that from age or elements also. I thought I'd run it by you and get your opinions! Any ideas you have will be greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.
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revvassago
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posted on May 25, 2002 05:43:54 AM
In my booth in the local antique mall.
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trippys
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posted on May 25, 2002 05:47:50 AM
Thanks, but our local antique mall didn't make it, so we don't have one!
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mildreds
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posted on May 25, 2002 07:34:35 AM
I live in Minnesota and I would never store china dishes outside. My understanding of crazing is that it comes from changes in temperature. This can also happen from dishes stored in cupboards on an outside wall. Age plays into it also.
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wrightsracing
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posted on May 25, 2002 08:18:50 AM
I need to ask a question,
what is crazing???
just wanting to know.thank you.
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revvassago
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posted on May 25, 2002 09:56:29 AM
Crazing is tiny little hairline cracks in the finish of china and porcelain.
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dman3
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posted on May 25, 2002 10:27:27 AM
I store all my glass and china and other items in cabinets set up in our unheated garage well wraped with no trouble..
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sparkz
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posted on May 25, 2002 11:21:47 AM
I ship mine off to Ebay buyers and let them worry about where to store them.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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sponge
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posted on May 25, 2002 02:46:26 PM
As someone who, in my other life (the one off of ebay), restores antique pottery and porcelain, I can tell you that crazing occurs in the original glazing and firing. HOWEVER, if you have a piece that has a hairline, and it is exposed to changes in temperature as well as excessive movement...as in riding around in the back of your car.......the changes in temperature and/or movement can cause a hairline to travel, much in the same way as a crack in your windshield does. Hope this helps.
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trippys
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posted on May 25, 2002 06:22:05 PM
Sponge -- Your news is just wonderful considering most of our "stuff" is old dishes and the like! Plus thinking of Trippy's hours and money put into his beautiful creation! Thanks again, and thanks to all of you who replied!
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sanmar
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posted on May 27, 2002 12:49:03 PM
Crazing is the result of poor firing of the glaze at the factory. Most of the crazing is in old Enlish china. It comes out from both age & heat. I deal in china (old & new) It is rare to see either Bavarian or Japanese china with crazing. You will see some in older American china because they copied the English method of glazing. I just sold a Winfield T-Pot & the lid was crazed. Probably from the heat of the hot water.
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classicrock000
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posted on May 29, 2002 03:58:58 AM
where do I store my old dishes? in the garbage
can
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