[TheForge] Re: Off Topic lead vessel

[Mike Spencer]

> I found a strange lead decorative vessel in a trash pile and I can't find
> any information anywhere on it.  Its about 18" high and 9" wide with the top
> 3" being a vertical pipe centered on the body.

Jardinier?  (sp?  I.e. pricey, usually large, flower pot) These were
often done in lead with very intricate repousse.  A quick search on
Google turns up ceramic ones but not lead.

That guy -- the name eludes me -- who had the huge tool collection --
anybody remember? -- did a bunch of that stuff.  Dang if I can
remember where I have pictures.

Architectural elements such as ornamental roof drains were also done
in lead but...

> ...and it sits on four 1/2" or so legs...

I don't think  drains had legs. :-)

- Mike

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