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What about these for storage?
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:30 pm
by tracker0945
I have had these sitting out on my balcony for the last few years and just had a thought that they may be OK for spirit storage.
The small one is probably about 1 gall in size and is branded with a hotel name, so most probably was originally sold full of wine.
The larger one was used for the storage of acid at a gold mine but I would imagine with a diligent clean and flush, should be able to be cleaned.
Otherwise, if they are not suitable, I might have to investigate Ebay as I just Googled Taits Masonic Hotel and the only thing that came up was a Hotel built in Broken Hill in 1888. Perhaps it may be worth a $ or 2?
What do you all think?
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:44 pm
by HookLine
Given their age, they may well have lead in the glazing (if they are glazed on the inside).
Re: What about these for storage?
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:21 am
by rumbaba
Put em on ebay, tracker. Do a previous listings search and a little bit of research. If they have makers stamps and other identifying hallmarks they are worth a packet.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:15 pm
by Cruiser
Hey Tracker, looks like you could cut ya gums up pretty bad drinkin' outta that smaller one
Seriously though, I reckon they'd be worth plenty on ebay. Sell 'em and get a wooden keg.
Cruiser.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:23 pm
by bronzdragon
I'd have to agree. A collector would give a decent amount for them ... depending on what they're worth (no clue.) And then go for the keg!
~r~
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:47 pm
by tracker0945
Thanks for the tips.
Ebay sounds good but first I would have to have it sanctioned by SHMBO and that could be difficult as she has a bit if a liking for them.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:25 pm
by modul8
tracker0945 wrote:Thanks for the tips.
Ebay sounds good but first I would have to have it sanctioned by SHMBO and that could be difficult as she has a bit if a liking for them.
Shouldn't that be SWMBO ?
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:48 pm
by tracker0945
modul8 wrote:
Shouldn't that be SWMBO ?
Could I blame that on a momentary concentration lapse. Anyway, 4 out of 5 aint bad.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:38 pm
by Rudi
tracker0945 wrote:Thanks for the tips.
Ebay sounds good but first I would have to have it sanctioned by SHMBO and that could be difficult as she has a bit if a liking for them.
I find the best time to have sanctions approved is right after" This is great do you have more of this one." I usually start with" I do but I need to...."
Its all about Timing
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:24 pm
by bronzdragon
Rudi wrote:I find the best time to have sanctions approved is right after..."
Sounds like you're starting trade talks amongst countries.
~r~
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:26 pm
by Rudi
bronzdragon wrote:Sounds like you're starting trade talks amongst countries.
~r~
no ,way more important than that
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:46 am
by punkin
An expression i have kept close through life....
It is easier to seek forgiveness than permission.
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:23 am
by rumbaba
yep
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:13 am
by Uncle Jesse
It's better to regret something you have done than to regret something you haven't done.
