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Antique Mahogany

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Antique Mahogany
How can you tell if a Georgian writing desk is antique or reproduction?

Have a Georgian desk, looks like mahogany but not sure how old it is. Thought it is antique. How can I tell?

Take it to an auctioneer or an antique dealer to know for sure.

Beautiful Antique French Ormolu and Mahogany Boudoir Clock ~ French – Circa 1895

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antique r j horner mahogany griffin three door bookcase


antique r j horner mahogany griffin three door bookcase


$6,000.00


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Antique 8″ CARVED MAHOGANY CHINESE FIGURINE STATUE GOD OF LONGEVITY SHOU-XING


$99.95


ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS MAHOGANY WOOD FOOT STOOL BENCH


ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS MAHOGANY WOOD FOOT STOOL BENCH


$119.99


  MASTERPIECE..Custom Antique Sideboard/Dresser..burl mahogany& birdseye maple


MASTERPIECE..Custom Antique Sideboard/Dresser..burl mahogany& birdseye maple


$2,795.00


Antique English Edwardian clear Mahogany side table


Antique English Edwardian clear Mahogany side table


$295.00


Antique Georgian Revival Mahogany Three Drawer Chest


Antique Georgian Revival Mahogany Three Drawer Chest


$630.95


Maple & Co Victorian Mahogany Four Drawer Antique Chest. Free UK Delivery. x


Maple & Co Victorian Mahogany Four Drawer Antique Chest. Free UK Delivery. x


$1,261.90


Antique Mahogany Drop Front Ball and Claw Feet Secretary Desk


Antique Mahogany Drop Front Ball and Claw Feet Secretary Desk


$325.00


Antique Mahogany


Antique Mahogany “Sessions” Mantle/Shelf Clock


$215.00


Antique Late 1800s Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard


Antique Late 1800s Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard


$2,200.00


Winsome Wood Windsor Chair, Natural, Set of 2


Winsome Wood Windsor Chair, Natural, Set of 2


$74.99


Quality built Windsor chair. Solid wood construction. Fully assembled. Smooth Contour seat comfort seating. …

Winsome Wood Valet Stand with Mirror and Drawer, Espresso


Winsome Wood Valet Stand with Mirror and Drawer, Espresso


$66.99


Winsome Wood Valet Stand keeps your dapper duds ready and waiting. It’s like having a butler lay out your clothes for you. OK, maybe not. But it’s almost as good. Keeps your suit coat, shirt, slacks, shoes and accessories nicely and neatly organized. Details: Solid beech wood construction with attractive espresso finish; Includes coat / shirt hanger, bar for slacks, mirror, drawer for cuff links, …

Crosley Furniture KF42001AMA Alexandria Buffet Server Cabinet


Crosley Furniture KF42001AMA Alexandria Buffet Server Cabinet


$399.99


Finish:Vintage Mahogany Constructed of solid hardwood and wood veneers, this buffet server/sideboard cabinet is designed for longevity. The beautiful raised panel doors & drawers, provide the ultimate in style to dress up your home. Style, function, and quality make this Buffet Server a wise addition to your home. The three deep drawers provide an abundance of storage space Behind the two doo…

Old English Scratch Cover for Dark Woods: 8 OZ


Old English Scratch Cover for Dark Woods: 8 OZ


$6.95


This liquid polish is designed to hide nicks and scratches in wood furniture, paneling and floors. For dark woods like mahogany and cherry. Features Helps restore damaged wood surfaces Hides unsightly scratches and nicks For use on darker color woods 8 FL. OZ. (236 mL)…

Lg. Oval Hair Brush Wood Bristles


Lg. Oval Hair Brush Wood Bristles


$6.71


Large oval, wooden hair brush, with cushion, and wooden bristles. Bass Brushes have been used and recommended by hair stylists everywhere. There top quality bristle and craftmanship have proven their durability even under the most demanding professional use. Daily brushing with a Bass natural bristle brush will help to improve hair condition, giving you heathly looking hair. All wood used in o…

Old School Mahogany Wooden Lap Desk


Old School Mahogany Wooden Lap Desk


$59.95


Remember the old style school desks we used to use? The ones with hinged lids and tons of space for storing items. This lap desk replicates the utilitarian beauty of those desks and is further enhanced by richly stained wood. The brass hinged lid reveals plenty of storage space. Another brass hinge holds the lid up while you’re looking for something in the generously sized storage space. Divided i…

Johnston & Murphy Tall Slimline Brief - Antique Mahogany


Johnston & Murphy Tall Slimline Brief – Antique Mahogany


$374.95


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French Provincial

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

French Provincial
Leaders begin arriving ahead of G8/G20 summits
Just days before the G8 summit kicks off in Huntsville, Ont., world leaders have started to touch down in Canada. Chinese President Hu Jintao and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are among those now on Canadian soil.
French Provincial Shabby Chic MAC Amy Butler Rachel Ashwell Home Decor Burlap Cushion Covers

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Solid Carved Wood French Provincial Living Room Set


Solid Carved Wood French Provincial Living Room Set


$900.00


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ROYAL DOULTON CHINA “FRENCH PROVINCIAL” 5 PCS SET


$74.95


Towle FRENCH PROVINCIAL-GOLD Tablespoon 1189079


Towle FRENCH PROVINCIAL-GOLD Tablespoon 1189079


$147.95


Towle Silver FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling Tomato Server


Towle Silver FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling Tomato Server


$127.95


Towle Silver FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling 2 Pc Salad Set


Towle Silver FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling 2 Pc Salad Set


$76.95


Towle Silver FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling Dressing Spoon


Towle Silver FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling Dressing Spoon


$48.99


 VOSGES France Antique 1885 French Provincial Map


VOSGES France Antique 1885 French Provincial Map


$17.99


FRENCH PROVINCIAL BEIGE STRIPED PLACE MAT & NAPKIN NEW


FRENCH PROVINCIAL BEIGE STRIPED PLACE MAT & NAPKIN NEW


$10.70


 VIENNE France Antique 1885 French Provincial Map


VIENNE France Antique 1885 French Provincial Map


$17.99


Towle FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling 2 Piece Baby Set


Towle FRENCH PROVINCIAL Sterling 2 Piece Baby Set


$127.95


Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Classic Cafe Blue


Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Classic Cafe Blue


$23.79


This classic pattern of blue bands in a cafe style look coordinates equally well with both contemporary and traditional home decors. Color is white with blue bands. 16 piece set includes: (4 each) 10 1/4” dinner plates, 6 3/4” bread/butter plates, 18 oz. soup/cereal bowls, and 11 oz. stoneware blue mugs….

Corelle Livingware 12-1/4-Inch Serving Platter, Winter Frost White


Corelle Livingware 12-1/4-Inch Serving Platter, Winter Frost White


$8.47


Lightweight, stackable, durable (we bet you know someone who’s had their set over twenty years and it’s still un-chipped), Corelle is a suitable choice for active households. Winter Frost’s white simplicity is the ultimate in versatility….

Mikasa French Countryside 45-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8


Mikasa French Countryside 45-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8


$169.99


French Countryside from Mikasa graces any table with casual simplicity and a touch of class. Solidly glazed, the durable stoneware is a warm, creamy shade of white, suitable for year-round dining with linens in any color. A pattern of three raised ridges and scalloped rims graces each piece with subtle texture, except for the teacup rim, which is smooth. The plates show a substantially raised bord…

C'Est L'Amour: Romantic French Classics


C’Est L’Amour: Romantic French Classics


$4.24


Bring home all the romance of Paris with this collection of 20 magnifique instrumentals, including “I Love Paris,” “At a Little Street Cafe,” “Under Paris Skies” and “Boulevard D’Amour.”No Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: C’EST L’AMOUR!Title: ROMANTIC FRENCH CLASSICSStreet Release Date: 07/02/1996…

Complete United Artist Singles


Complete United Artist Singles


$39.98


Having successfully brought to digital light the original mono single masters of Jan & Dean and Gary Lewis & the Playboys, we felt it was time to tackle the complete singles of another great 60s single band, Jay & the Americans! And when we say tackle, we mean we really put our shoulders into this one this set comes in at three CDs and 66 tracks strong! That s the A and B-side of every single in t…

Amerelle 60TTAW Provincial Double Toggle Wallplate, Antique White


Amerelle 60TTAW Provincial Double Toggle Wallplate, Antique White


$7.28



Fleur De Lis French Metal Towel Ring Holder Bath Room


Fleur De Lis French Metal Towel Ring Holder Bath Room


$18.99


Elegant Fleur De Lis Towel Ring
Keep towels handy and organize with this ultra classy and beautiful metal fleur de lis towel ring. Where sophistication and elegance meet function, this piece is the perfect addition to your bath decor. Don’t let your guests or yourself be left empty handed when it comes time for drying.

Made of HEAVY DUTY metal with a rustic bronzed finish
Fleur-de-lis design is…


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French Bronze

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

French Bronze

Monaco is the Loveliest Spot on the Entire French Coast

MONACO is assuredly the loveliest spot on the entire French coast.

More the pity that it should be delivered over to such evil associations as cling to it.

Monaco itself is a limestone crag rising out of the sea, linked to the mainland by a neck, the rocks on all sides precipitous, but cut into, to form an approach to the town. Above it towers the ridge that extends from the Mont Agel, with its fortress gleaming white against a gentian-blue sky, by La Turbie, “hunc usque Italia, abhinc Gallia,” and the Tete-de-Chien, formerly Testa- de-Camp.

The rock of Monaco takes its name from Monoikos.

It was dedicated to the Phoenician Melkarth, the One god in a house, who would suffer no other idols in his temple, and that temple anciently crowned the rock. The adoption by the Grimaldi of a monk as supporter to the arms is due to a misapprehension that Monaco is derived from Monacus.

Unhappily, matchlessly beautiful as is the situation, the buildings of Monaco do not conduce to picturesqueness.

The palace is mean and ugly to the last degree.

It has four towers, erected in 1215 by the Genoese architect Fulco del Castello, but the domestic buildings connecting these towers are of various dates, and all bad. The palace has not a single bold and characteristic feature to give it dignity.

A vast sum-from the gambling tables-has been spent upon a cathedral, designed by Charles Lenormand. Internally, and indeed externally, from near at hand it is fine and dignified. But from a distance it produces an unpleasing effect. It has no tall towers, no stately dome; but at the rear, a monstrous hump, designed to make a display of the West front, otherwise meaningless.

The distant effect of this church is that of an infant peacock, spreading its tail before it has any feathers to display. There is not a single commanding feature in the bunch of buildings huddled together on the summit of the rock, and old Mentone, with its commonplace church tower, presents a nobler aspect than dues Monaco.

No finer site in the world could be found, and none has been so wasted through incapacity to utilise it.

Monaco or Montecarlo is an independent principality, under an autocratic government.

It, its prince, its gambling hell, are under the protection of France.

The principality comprises 5436 acres, which would be the estate of a petty English squire. But the Sovereign has his Council of State, his nobles, and his bishop at command. Also an army, consisting of five officers and seventy men. Formerly there was a guard of honour in addition, whose function it was to blow trumpets and present arms when the Prince entered or left the main gate of the palace.

But this guard of honour was dissolved, February 1st, 1904, and the soldiers of the standing army now perform the duties formerly devolving on the guard. The dissolution of the corps must have resembled the famous dismissal by Bombastes Furioso: “Begone, brave army, and don’t kick up a row!” The six bronze cannon in front of the palace were given by Louis XV. Each has its name, and they bear the inscription: ” Ultima ratio regum.”

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Antique French bronze figure of bull with attacking dog

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Pair Antique french BRONZE FIREDOGS : CHATEAU Style  FAB


Pair Antique french BRONZE FIREDOGS : CHATEAU Style FAB


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5 Bronze Tone Flower French Hair Barrette Clips 80x35mm


5 Bronze Tone Flower French Hair Barrette Clips 80x35mm


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Whitehall French Bronze Vine & Trellis Hose Station


Whitehall French Bronze Vine & Trellis Hose Station


$149.98


Antique Religious French bronze cross,crucifix


Antique Religious French bronze cross,crucifix


$25.00


Art Deco silvered bronze bookends French Bulldog and cat by H. Vandaele 1925


Art Deco silvered bronze bookends French Bulldog and cat by H. Vandaele 1925


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ANTIQUE  CLOCK FRENCH MARBLE


ANTIQUE CLOCK FRENCH MARBLE “Servant&Fils” BRONZE SCULPTURE sgd AUBERT must see


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LE ROI FRENCH WHITE BISQUE OR PARIAN WITH BRONZE FIGURE


LE ROI FRENCH WHITE BISQUE OR PARIAN WITH BRONZE FIGURE


$394.75


Vintage French Bronze Golden Retriever Hunting Dog Sculpture Figural Figurine NR


Vintage French Bronze Golden Retriever Hunting Dog Sculpture Figural Figurine NR


$179.00


VINTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE CANDY TRAY BRONZE FIGURINE ART STATUE SCULPTURE FIGURE  NR


VINTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE CANDY TRAY BRONZE FIGURINE ART STATUE SCULPTURE FIGURE NR


$99.00


ANTIQUE LARGE FRENCH BRONZE EMPIRE STYLE 3 ARM SCONCES


ANTIQUE LARGE FRENCH BRONZE EMPIRE STYLE 3 ARM SCONCES


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Hanging Wire 3-Tier Baskets


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Anolon Advanced Nonstick Fry Pan


Anolon Advanced Nonstick Fry Pan



One of the most used pans in any well equipped kitchen. French skillets have sloped sides so that foods slide out easily. Used for cooking omelets, pancakes, quesadillas, sautéing vegetables, searing steaks, fish and poultry. The nonstick surface makes clean up effortless. Does not come with a lid….


Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set


Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set


$284.99


This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you’ll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen…

Famous French Overtures: The Crown Diamonds; The Bronze Horse; If I Were King


Famous French Overtures: The Crown Diamonds; The Bronze Horse; If I Were King


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Tortelier's French Bonbons


Tortelier’s French Bonbons


$12.91


A real tonic, this, featuring a sprinkling of old warhorses cheek by cheek with some charming new acquaintances. With items like Massenet’s gorgeous The Last Sleep of the Virgin and Auber’s fizzing overture to The Bronze Horse, Yan Pascal Tortelier boldly enters the territory of such legends of the podium as Sir Thomas Beecham and Paul Paray, yet it’s some measure of his success that he survives t…

Bronzes 3: Amis Pour La Vie


Bronzes 3: Amis Pour La Vie


$19.44



Knights of the Zodiac - Battle of the Bronze Knights (Vol. 1) [VHS]


Knights of the Zodiac – Battle of the Bronze Knights (Vol. 1) [VHS]


$2.76


KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC: VOL ONE…


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French Sterling

Friday, February 26th, 2010

French Sterling

Handmade Jewelry-Making Basics: If Money is Tight, Make Your Own Sterling Earrings

Americans are cutting back on expenses as never before in recent years.  Personal and family budgets often cut spending first on gifts and costume jewelry purchases. Handmade sterling silver earrings may fill the need for costume jewelry or for inexpensive gifts.

A new jewelry maker can create handmade sterling silver earrings for less than the cost of a fast-casual lunch or dinner out.  One does not need complicated tools and an endless supply of components to make elegant, attractive earrings.

This article presents only sterling silver earwires, posts and components for two reasons:

  • Sterling Silver is hypoallergenic for most people
  • Sterling Silver, a precious metal, costs much less than white gold or platinum

What are Jewelry Findings

In jewelry terms, “jewelry findings”, or just “findings”, are jewelry components less than a finished piece. 

Common Earring Findings

One type of earring finding is an earwire (also known as a “french wire” or a “hook”).  An “earring post” has a “post” (“stick”) that fits through the piercing, with an “ear back” (also known as a “ear nuts”, “butterfly clutches” or “stoppers”) that fits over the stick behind the ear.  A full ball, half ball, shield, or other design will be soldered onto the front of the post.

Sterling Silver Earrings: No Tools Required

The first simple earring design needs no tools to assemble — hands are good enough.  Good sterling silver shield post earring findings show a thin, rounded profile in the vertical.  a “U”-shaped hook soldered to the bottom edge of these findings is open to the back.  One only needs to hang a Sterling/Cubic Zirconia Bezel-set drop with a soldered ring at the top from the “U”-shaped hook, then pinch the top of the hook closed with the fingers.

With representative prices of $2.35 per pair for Sterling Silver Shield Post earring findings and $6.97 or less for a pair of bezel-set Sterling/Colorless Cubic Zirconia drops, one may make a pair of earrings with the fire and sparkle of simulated diamond for less than $10 (not including shipping or sales tax), with no tools.  For those who prefer earrings entirely of sterling silver, replace the Sterling/Cubic Zirconia drop with a pair of sterling teardrops with soldered top loops for $2.65 per pair.  You can keep your cost of a pair of sterling silver earring less than $8.

Tools Recommended for Simple Earrings

Flat nose pliers or chain nose pliers are the tools recommended for most earring styles considered in this article.  These pliers, when used in jewelry making, will be smooth on the inside, to minimize the marks added to jewelry; normal pliers usually have serrated jaws to “bite” into metal.

Sterling Silver Earrings: One Tool Required

Many earring posts and earwires have open rings soldered to the bottom of the earring findings.  These open rings need to be gently opened to the side to hang a drop or dangle.  It MAY be possible to do that with your hands, but we recommend one pair of either flat nose pliers or chain nose pliers because they will offer you better control than using only your hands.

To use either earring posts or earring findings, one must GENTLY move part of the open ring soldered to the bottom of the finding to the side.  Then, it is possible to hang a drop or a wire-wrapped dangle onto the open ring.  Once again, use the pliers to GENTLY move the open piece of the ring back into place — to close the gap of the open ring.  

With a representative price of $0.66 for a pair of short Sterling Silver French earwires and a pair of 4mm Sterling/Cubic Zirconia bezel-set drops, you can make a pair of earrings for under $5 (before shipping or sales tax).

Inexpensive Earrings for Formal Affairs

For formal affairs, such as weddings or holiday parties, a pair of 6mm Princess Cut Sterling/Clear Cubic Zirconia posts with 6mm Sterling/Clear Bezel Set Cubic Zirconia drops are stunning earrings that can be made for under $16; one set of pliers is recommended to assemble these as discussed above.

Earrings with Wire Wraps

Dangles made with wire wraps require some instruction and practice for good-looking results, but they increase the number of possible earring designs one may choose to make.  Wire wrapping will usually take three tools: flush cutters, chain nose pliers and round nose pliers.

Wire wrapped dangles may incorporate a greater variety of beads, charms and findings.

Conclusion

Families feeling a “budget crunch” can still indulge in sterling silver costume jewelry for personal wear or for gift giving, offering pleasing handcrafted gifts to loved ones and wearing attractive earrings, too.

About the Author

Paul Brandon knows earring findings and writes for OhioBeads.com, which sells bulk jewelry chains and jewelry making findings to the U.S. market.

Daniel Sterling French Open 2003

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2 Sterling Silver Flower Ear Wire French Hook earwires


2 Sterling Silver Flower Ear Wire French Hook earwires


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Birks LOUIS XV STERLING French Hollow Knife 4355377


Birks LOUIS XV STERLING French Hollow Knife 4355377


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Lot of 200 pcs_ 925 Stamped Sterling Silver French Earring Finding Ear Wire Hook


Lot of 200 pcs_ 925 Stamped Sterling Silver French Earring Finding Ear Wire Hook


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2x STERLING Silver WIRE CZ Crytal EarWires French Hook


2x STERLING Silver WIRE CZ Crytal EarWires French Hook


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STERLING SILVER THIN WIRE TWIST FRENCH WIRE EARRINGS


STERLING SILVER THIN WIRE TWIST FRENCH WIRE EARRINGS


$18.99


Lot of 100 pcs_ 925 Stamped Sterling Silver French Earring Finding Ear Wire Hook


Lot of 100 pcs_ 925 Stamped Sterling Silver French Earring Finding Ear Wire Hook


$14.99


Lot of 50 pcs_ 925 Stamped Sterling Silver French Earring Finding Ear Wire Hook


Lot of 50 pcs_ 925 Stamped Sterling Silver French Earring Finding Ear Wire Hook


$8.99


FRENCH PAIR OF NAPKIN STERLING SILVER 950°/°° PARIS


FRENCH PAIR OF NAPKIN STERLING SILVER 950°/°° PARIS


$123.00


FRENCH SPINKLER CUT CRISTAL STERLING SILVER 950°/°° 1905-23


FRENCH SPINKLER CUT CRISTAL STERLING SILVER 950°/°° 1905-23


$65.00


Gorham ETRUSCAN (STERLING) Old French Knife 3475777


Gorham ETRUSCAN (STERLING) Old French Knife 3475777


$42.99


Gorham Studio 5-Piece Stainless Flatware Set


Gorham Studio 5-Piece Stainless Flatware Set


$29.50


Durable, simple, and pleasant to use, the Gorham Studio flatware place setting complements both casual and fine dinnerware. The pieces’ lines are both clean and graceful, with tapered handles that round at the end to catch the light and create a comfortable purchase. Crafted from durable 18/8 stainless steel, the flatware is dishwasher-safe and highly resistant to staining and rusting. The 5-piece…

Reed & Barton Country French (Stainless, 1984) Pierced Egg Server Solid Stainless HC, Sterling Silver


Reed & Barton Country French (Stainless, 1984) Pierced Egg Server Solid Stainless HC, Sterling Silver



Reed & Barton Country French (Stainless, 1984) Pierced Egg Server Solid Stainless HC – Stainless,1984, 18/8, 18/10, Glossy…


Mikasa Silver French Countryside Teaspoon, Sterling Silver


Mikasa Silver French Countryside Teaspoon, Sterling Silver



Mikasa Silver French Countryside Teaspoon – Stainless,18/10,18/8,Glossy,Center Ridge…


Alice in Wonderland (Masterpiece Edition)


Alice in Wonderland (Masterpiece Edition)


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Walt Disney seems to have had a special affection for Lewis Carroll’s “Alice” stories. “Alice’s Wonderland” (1923), a short about a live-action little girl in a cartoon world, led to his first successful series, the “Alice” comedies (collected on Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Rarities–Celebrated Shorts, 1920s -1960s). During the early ’30s, he talked about making an animation/live-action feature …

Make Mine Music (Disney Gold Classic Collection)


Make Mine Music (Disney Gold Classic Collection)


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Share in Walt Disney’s extraordinary vision of pairing imaginative stories with spectacular music in Disney’s 8th full-length animated classic, available for the first time ever.In the tradition of FANTASIA, MAKE MINE MUSIC is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as “Peter And The Wolf,” narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie The Pooh….

The Three Caballeros


The Three Caballeros


$13.38


As a Disney oddity, they don’t get much odder than Three Caballeros. Donald Duck receives a birthday package from South America, and the film proceeds to unravel like some peyote-induced hallucination. It starts out reminiscent of other Disney films, where shorts are cobbled together, such as “Make Mine Music” or “Fun and Fancy Free.” The film has vignettes such as “The Cold-Blooded Penguin” and “…

Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in Blu-ray Packaging)


Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in Blu-ray Packaging)


$17.98


The inspirational tale of dumbo the courageous baby elephant who uses his sensational ears to soar to fame with the help of his clever best friend timothy q. Mouse will thrill and delight audiences of all ages. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 09/20/2011 Starring: Dumbo Run time: 64 minutes Rating: G…


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French Door

Friday, January 8th, 2010

French Door

Exterior French Doors are not only for French homes

French homes, reminiscent of French chateaus, are symbols of elegance and architectural perfection. Chiseling and capping its beauty are its famed mansard rooflines and its majestic entrances defined by elaborate exterior French doors. French doors are basically large glass doors. Though wooden frames divide the glass panels of these doors, glass forms such a major part of exterior French doors, that one gets a feeling that there is no door there. Light can flood into the room through French doors, and if there is a garden in front, it will be visible almost as if it is a continuation of the room.

Exterior French doors do full justice to French homes that are a unique combination of formal and informal looks. Since French homes are set in wide expanses of land, French doors form a good communication channel between the home and the outside, bringing in the light and colors while blocking the heat and cold. Exterior French doors rhyme perfectly with the gothic sensibilities of French homes. French doors may be just two or three full-length panels fitted with glass, or they may be made up of different length frames of smaller squares, or rectangular shaped panels fitted with glass. As several smaller glass pieces, or smaller ‘windows’ go into the making of French doors, a French door was also referred to as a French window. The glass pieces were known as ‘lites’ and the frames, or dividing bars, as ‘mullions’.

Exterior French doors may be pre-hung with double doors, or maybe a single door unit. They may be Bifold or multifold doors that fold back to one side, or pocket doors that disappear into the wall. French doors, when they are used as partition doors may be bypass doors that slide past each other, but this pattern is less used in French doors. Though French doors are perfectly in tune with French homes, French homes are not the only place where they can do a good job. The functionalities of these doors are suitable for various other settings as well. For example, French doors are quite well liked as conservatory doors. Since conservatories are all about being as close to nature as possible, the see-through nature of exterior French doors is quite suitable for it.

Large sliding and folding French doors in three, four, or five panels are available which are suitable for use in commercial buildings. These doors create a feeling of openness in the building, and a sense of more space than its actual size. As they are outer doors, double pane glass is used in the making of exterior French doors to satisfy insulation requirements. In some French doors, the wooden frames between the glass panels have embedded grille, while in others the glass portion may be a combination of glass and grille. Glazed patio doors with weather sealed frames are a type of exterior French doors, which are equally suitable for homes and conservatories. In some of these doors the glass panels may extend full length while in others it may be restricted to three-fourth of the door.

Glass panes used in French doors will be variously arched, curved, straight, eyebrow shaped, or scalloped. And manufacturers give plenty of color choices also for the glass used in exterior French doors.

Please visit Savoy Timber – http://www.savoydoors.co.uk/ – for a vast range of exterior french doors in different varieties of wood and design styles. Call or contact us now

About the Author

I am a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP,MCSD, MCAD.Net,MCSD.Net, MCP-.Net 2.0). I have been conducting Training and Certification Guidance for Microsoft Certifications for the past 8 years. I also own and manage a Web Design and Development Company and a SEO/SEM Company. I also like to write Articles on various subjects.

The French Doors Part 1

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Rod & Custo Magazine   January 1956   Leroy French Four Door Plymouth


Rod & Custo Magazine January 1956 Leroy French Four Door Plymouth


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1 Classic French Door & 1 Double Entry 6-Panel Interior Door by Houseworks


1 Classic French Door & 1 Double Entry 6-Panel Interior Door by Houseworks


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Antique Old French  key of lock doors 17 th century


Antique Old French key of lock doors 17 th century


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Antique Old French  key of lock doors 18 th century


Antique Old French key of lock doors 18 th century


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Antique Old French  key of lock doors 18 th century


Antique Old French key of lock doors 18 th century


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Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


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Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


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Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


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Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


Antique French key of lock doors 19 th century !


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LG LMX25984ST 24.7 Cu. Ft. French 4 Door Refrigerator


LG LMX25984ST 24.7 Cu. Ft. French 4 Door Refrigerator


$1,659.99


Oxo SteeL Kitchen Tool and Utensil Rack


Oxo SteeL Kitchen Tool and Utensil Rack


$9.00


In need of some pegs? Store your hanging tools, specifically OXO’s SteeL and Good Grips tools, with ease and style with this tool rack. The rack is equipped with six pegs, and is quick and easy to install using the included hardware. It is made entirely of sleek and durable stainless steel, and looks fantastic in every kitchen setting. OXO was founded on the philosophy of Universal Design, which i…

Winsome Wood Wine Cabinet with Glass Door, Espresso


Winsome Wood Wine Cabinet with Glass Door, Espresso


$121.50


Wine Cabinet offers a great alternative in storing your favorite wines. 1 glass door opens to stoarge of stemware and up to 16 bottles. Elegant and simple additon to your home. Assembly Required…

Luminarc Quadro 2-Liter Glass Pitcher with Lid


Luminarc Quadro 2-Liter Glass Pitcher with Lid


$15.99


Includes one 2 liter jug….

TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection: Holiday (Christmas in Connecticut / A Christmas Carol 1938 / The Shop Around the Corner / It Happened on 5th Avenue)


TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection: Holiday (Christmas in Connecticut / A Christmas Carol 1938 / The Shop Around the Corner / It Happened on 5th Avenue)


$9.30


TCM GREATEST FILMS:HOLIDAY – DVD Movie…

Baby Einstein - My First Signs


Baby Einstein – My First Signs


$19.99


A playful introduction to words and sign language — my street to main street!– Exposes babies to words and sign language– Presents a fun way for parents and little ones to “go exploring”As babies grow, their eye-hand coordination begins to improve as their ability to interact with their surroundings blossoms. It is the perfect time for My First Signs, A playful introduction to 20 common words a…

The Osbournes: The First Season (Uncensored)


The Osbournes: The First Season (Uncensored)


$4.94


As the second season aired, the decline in TV ratings and the tepid sales of Kelly Osbourne’s album indicated that the Osbourne family’s 15 minutes were just about up. But this two-disc set is an indispensable time-capsule keepsake of that brief and shining moment when Ozzy and his family put their indelible stamp on pop culture as the stars of the first reality sitcom. For addled heavy-metal…

Monsters, Inc. (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]


Monsters, Inc. (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]


$31.00


Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: Blu-Ray•Runtime: 91 minutes…


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