Comments for Knockin on History’s Door http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog At the Architectural Classics blog, we combine traditionally comprehensive information on caring for your antiques, with the offbeat ‘Art Deco’ style fun and trivia from the world of old homes and door furniture. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:08:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 Comment on 7 Biggest Chandeliers in the World by Vincent Astor http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/biggest-chandeliers-in-the-world/#comment-51861 Vincent Astor Fri, 09 May 2008 19:38:26 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/biggest-chandeliers-in-the-world/#comment-51861 I am very gratified to see the Duchess make your list. I was on the light fixture team in the summer of 1980 when the Rialto's chandeliers (except the Duchess) were removed, cleaned and restored. She needed a lot of work as a fire had done some damage to the lowest section. I have actually been in, out, over, under, around and through this chandelier and it is the most beautiful I have ever seen. I believe it is a product of the Victor Pearlman Company who provided light fixtures for many theatres designed in the "Chicago Style" by George L and C W Rapp. I also was the person who named her "the Duchess." Vincent Astor Memphis, TN I am very gratified to see the Duchess make your list. I was on the light fixture team in the summer of 1980 when the Rialto’s chandeliers (except the Duchess) were removed, cleaned and restored. She needed a lot of work as a fire had done some damage to the lowest section. I have actually been in, out, over, under, around and through this chandelier and it is the most beautiful I have ever seen. I believe it is a product of the Victor Pearlman Company who provided light fixtures for many theatres designed in the “Chicago Style” by George L and C W Rapp. I also was the person who named her “the Duchess.”

Vincent Astor
Memphis, TN

]]> Comment on How to Clean Brass - Ultimate Guide by Gloria http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-51042 Gloria Thu, 01 May 2008 03:35:54 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-51042 Help. I am trying to clean and keep brass vessles used in Church from finger printing after cleaning. So far I can get them to shine but within a week they are full of finger prints and tarnish. Wha t can I do to keep them shining? Help. I am trying to clean and keep brass vessles used in Church from finger printing after cleaning. So far I can get them to shine but within a week they are full of finger prints and tarnish. Wha t can I do to keep them shining?

]]> Comment on Tooth… String… Doorknob by ki_hokosha http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/tooth-string-doorknob/#comment-44575 ki_hokosha Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:06:20 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/tooth-string-doorknob/#comment-44575 HA! That's both evil AND hilarious. Huh, I figured you would be considered cruel for such a thing (mostly because I would have done it and laughed my ass off.) HA! That’s both evil AND hilarious. Huh, I figured you would be considered cruel for such a thing (mostly because I would have done it and laughed my ass off.)

]]> Comment on How to Clean Brass - Ultimate Guide by Ringing Anvil Design http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-42479 Ringing Anvil Design Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:39:34 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-42479 This is by far the most informative bunch of information I have ever found about brass polishing! FANTASTIC and Thank you! I cast my own horsebrass draft horse harness pieces. Kindest regards, Herman Blacksmith/Artist Corvallis, OR This is by far the most informative bunch of information I have ever found about brass polishing!
FANTASTIC and Thank you!

I cast my own horsebrass draft horse harness pieces.

Kindest regards,

Herman
Blacksmith/Artist
Corvallis, OR

]]> Comment on How to Age Brass - Ultimate Guide by Matt http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-age-brass/#comment-40661 Matt Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:15:58 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-age-brass/#comment-40661 What would be a good alternative to the Liberon Antiquing Fluids, especially the tormaleen brown product they other, for working with brass and copper and alloys of the two? What would be a good alternative to the Liberon Antiquing Fluids, especially the tormaleen brown product they other, for working with brass and copper and alloys of the two?

]]> Comment on How to Clean Brass - Ultimate Guide by Bev Webb http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-40644 Bev Webb Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:23:21 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-40644 I found this site by accident thro' Yahoo, and was delighted by the comprehensive nature of the advice. I found this site by accident thro’ Yahoo, and was delighted by the comprehensive nature of the advice.

]]> Comment on Consistency or Contrast? by Mi-Ling http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/consistency-or-contrast/#comment-34285 Mi-Ling Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:53:18 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/consistency-or-contrast/#comment-34285 I'm glad you liked my column! Mi-Ling Stone Poole I’m glad you liked my column!

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]]> Comment on How to Clean Brass - Ultimate Guide by Amy http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-33600 Amy Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:05:08 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-33600 Hi. Your methods sound great. We just bought a house with a lot of brass doorknobs and hinges. My question is, how should I clean the oil-based paint off the hinges? Some are likely to be brass-plated only, as they are magnetic. Thank you!!!! Hi. Your methods sound great. We just bought a house with a lot of brass doorknobs and hinges. My question is, how should I clean the oil-based paint off the hinges? Some are likely to be brass-plated only, as they are magnetic. Thank you!!!!

]]> Comment on How to Clean Brass - Ultimate Guide by tracie http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-21452 tracie Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:25:56 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-21452 TI just bought two brass beds from an auction for Cheap! I needed to clean them up and it was wonderful all the knowledge that you shared with me. You answered every single question I had. Thank you for doing such a good job. Tracie TI just bought two brass beds from an auction for Cheap! I needed to clean them up and it was wonderful all the knowledge that you shared with me. You answered every single question I had. Thank you for doing such a good job. Tracie

]]> Comment on Clever Cattys Opening Doors by Cute Cat Pictures http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/cats-opening-doors/#comment-18722 Cute Cat Pictures Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:23:56 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/cats-opening-doors/#comment-18722 Wow!! Thats impressive..really impressive. Did these cats have to be trained to do that or was it by watching humans or natural instinct?? Wow!! Thats impressive..really impressive. Did these cats have to be trained to do that or was it by watching humans or natural instinct??

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