$8 nic nac a bit of a puzzle

[98tls]

Went for a walk through the Historic precinct here in ommers this morning with a mate,checked out some old nic naccy type places and my mate liked this old plane,cheap as chips and a bit of an oddity but thing is we cant work out what it was used for,still has remmants of glue which held something in the place propeller was,thing is its got the cut out around cabin part which was meant for something to sit in possibly?...anyone shed some light? box of matches? Day ended up being expensive for myself as i came across this old oak dresser and my mrs has been after something for yonks so as there pretty hard to find i have bought her it for christmas.Anyway back on topic anyone hazard a guess as to what the old planes purpose was etc...

[Akzle]

calendar/clock. Has cubes with date and shit on em that you rotate.

[James Deuce]

Yep box of matches I reckon. My Grandad had a set - match box holder, tobacco pouch holder and ashtray. The ash tray was a Lockheed Constellation, The match box holder is a GeeBee Racer and the tobacco pouch holder was a Lockheed 18. But then he was RNZEME (Only NZ Army unit with a Royal Warrant) for 40 years and tended to make and modify stuff at the drop of a hat. Made a beautiful scale replica of Sloan's America's cup boat from aluminum scrap that actually sailed.

The oak dresser is very nice too.

[98tls]

calendar/clock. Has cubes with date and shit on em that you rotate.

Really,that a guess mate or for sure,either way interesting.

[jasonu]

Nice jandals.

[Moi]

No idea about the plane...

But that dresser - needs a bungalow to set it off properly...

[cs363]

Really,that a guess mate or for sure,either way interesting.

Yeah, Akzle is onto it:

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[Akzle]

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[98tls]

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Clever bugger you well done,cheers guys mystery solved.Ta.

[Akzle]

Yeah, Akzle is onto it:


should see me at the fucken pub quiz.




...Usually passed out under a table at the back. But, fuck im good.

[cs363]

should see me at the fucken pub quiz.




...Usually passed out under a table at the back. But, fuck im good.

Best place to be at most of the pub quizzes I've seen :lol:

[98tls]

No idea about the plane...

But that dresser - needs a bungalow to set it off properly...

What xactly is a bungalow?yea its obviously a style of house but...out of interest and to lazy to search the net.Not that it matters as ive bought the dresser but what sort of $ should i have paid,i know little about old furniture but did give it the once over for fester of which there was none present,any idea of age?

[James Deuce]

A Bungalow is what English people call a one story "detached" house.

[98tls]

A Bungalow is what English people call a one story "detached" house.

Thank fuck,got one of them so tis not going to cost me anymore $ to have a set.:laugh:

[husaberg]

NZ (califiornian) Bungalow often bay windows much more ornate detailing on the windows lower ceiling thinner doors.

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NZ Villa they have tall ceilings and plain sash windows.
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[98tls]

NZ (califiornian) Bungalow often bay windows much more ornate detailing on the windows lower ceiling thinner doors.

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NZ Villa they have tall ceilings and plain sash windows.
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Cheers mate,interesting.Ok i dont ave one as such but will have to do.:niceone:

[Swoop]

A Bungalow is what English people call a one story "detached" house.

It stems from a particular period when brick buildings were in vogue (according to a Geordie tradesman, some years ago)
The brickies ran short of bricks before reaching the full height of the outer walls. The foreman told the chippies to "bung a low roof on it".

[Moi]

What did the dealer describe the dresser as?

What's important is that you'll have a very happy wife - it is a nice piece of furniture.

[Moi]

It stems from a particular period when brick buildings were in vogue (according to a Geordie tradesman, some years ago)
The brickies ran short of bricks before reaching the full height of the outer walls. The foreman told the chippies to "bung a low roof on it".

Yes, single storey houses in England are generally called bungalows...

However, the word's origins are Indian - Hindi and Gujarati for a single storey dwelling... and the style in NZ is copied from the style in vogue in California, particularly Los Angeles, after the First World War and were built during the 1920s and into the 1930s...

Today's bit of useless information...

[husaberg]

Cheers mate,interesting.Ok i dont ave one as such but will have to do.:niceone:


What did the dealer describe the dresser as?

What's important is that you'll have a very happy wife - it is a nice piece of furniture.

you been in the drawers yet..........:rolleyes:

[98tls]

What did the dealer describe the dresser as?

What's important is that you'll have a very happy wife - it is a nice piece of furniture.

To be honest mate he didnt i saw the thing had a fossic about then found the guy and said i will take it,wasnt a furniture shop as such,he did say he was selling it on behalf of etc.I know jack about old furniture it just stuck me as a quality bit of kit and yep hopefully madam will be happy,we have come across others but shes a fussy tart and things i would have shelled out for havent been up to spec:no:so yep fingers crossed.

[Moi]

The circular mirror and lead light glass make it a stylish object - a step above those with either square or oblong mirrors.

I'd hazard a guess that is was once part of a dining room suite, possibly matching table and chairs somewhere...

[tigertim20]

Went for a walk through the Historic precinct here in ommers this morning with a mate,checked out some old nic naccy type places and my mate liked this old plane,cheap as chips and a bit of an oddity but thing is we cant work out what it was used for,still has remmants of glue which held something in the place propeller was,thing is its got the cut out around cabin part which was meant for something to sit in possibly?...anyone shed some light? box of matches? Day ended up being expensive for myself as i came across this old oak dresser and my mrs has been after something for yonks so as there pretty hard to find i have bought her it for christmas.Anyway back on topic anyone hazard a guess as to what the old planes purpose was etc...

Could you not find the old whiskey place in the middle of all that? they have a few nice drops in there. worth a wee trip

[98tls]

The circular mirror and lead light glass make it a stylish object - a step above those with either square or oblong mirrors.

I'd hazard a guess that is was once part of a dining room suite, possibly matching table and chairs somewhere...

Ta.Any idea of age ish?Forked out $1200 for the thing:confused:probably far to much ive no idea but hopeful of a happy mrs so if so then well worth it the way i see things.

[98tls]

Could you not find the old whiskey place in the middle of all that? they have a few nice drops in there. worth a wee trip

To be honest mate ive not been in there yet,will make a point of doing so over the holiday break.

[98tls]

you been in the drawers yet..........:rolleyes:

;)Back on topic,drawer in this thing is lined with some old felty type stuff.

[husaberg]

;)Back on topic,drawer in this thing is lined with some old felty type stuff.

okay here is my guess its 1910-1920 based on the details and the handles.....

[Berries]

Ta.Any idea of age ish?Forked out $1200 for the thing:confused:probably far to much ive no idea but hopeful of a happy mrs so if so then well worth it the way i see things.
Big John in Dunners is knocking them out at $499.99 at the moment, might get a discount on Boxing Day? He took four of them in a van up to Oamaru last week. Faux Welsh dresser, you can tell by the untreated pine on the panel at the back of the drawer. Failing that, the other way of testing is by smashing the mirror and looking at the way they treated the back of the glass.

Train looks like a calendar btw.

[98tls]

:niceone::clap:Nice work.

[Moi]

Ta.Any idea of age ish?Forked out $1200 for the thing:confused:probably far to much ive no idea but hopeful of a happy mrs so if so then well worth it the way i see things.

Tend to think husaberg in correct period - possible it was made as one-off piece or dining room suite by cabinet maker for someone with a bit of money along the art nouveau / arts and crafts styles... if it was made to order then made to suit purchaser even if it may have been considered out-of-date when made - could easily be 100 years old. I think I'd pay that for it... what's the back of it like? - should be tongue and grove rather than ply.

As for the felt lined drawer - cutlery drawer... does it have a knife rack in the drawer?

[98tls]

Tend to think husaberg in correct period - possible it was made as one-off piece or dining room suite by cabinet maker for someone with a bit of money along the art nouveau / arts and crafts styles... if it was made to order then made to suit purchaser even if it may have been considered out-of-date when made - could easily be 100 years old. I think I'd pay that for it... what's the back of it like? - should be tongue and grove rather than ply.

As for the felt lined drawer - cutlery drawer... does it have a knife rack in the drawer?

Bugger..to be honest i cant remember or took little notice of the back (havent picked the thing up yet or would have a look).Drawer though was empty.

[Moi]

All of the above slightly academic...

Most important question - does "she who must be obeyed" like it?

Have you shown her the photo or is it all secret until Christmas morning?

[98tls]

All of the above slightly academic...

Most important question - does "she who must be obeyed" like it?

Have you shown her the photo or is it all secret until Christmas morning?

No havent.Tis going in the shed Wednesday to be revealed after the fat guys been.:niceone:

[R650R]

That's a right Bobby Dazzler you've got there....

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[Oakie]

Thank fuck,got one of them so tis not going to cost me anymore $ to have a set.:laugh:

Feck me. That looks like the place I lived in when I was a wee nipper. Not Frome St is it?

[98tls]

Feck me. That looks like the place I lived in when I was a wee nipper. Not Frome St is it?

No mate a bit further north we are.

[Moi]

Well? Did the dresser pass muster?

[husaberg]

Well? Did the dresser pass muster?

Yeah did the sight of the dresser undress or distress her please address this mater forthwith (likely not Christmas there yet though)

[98tls]

:niceone:Yep all good lads she loves it,that will take me into the new year with a whole stack of brownie points:msn-wink:i know sfa about old furiture (or any for that matter) but seems it was a good purchase and plenty of comments on it throughout the day.Has a crack in right hand side frosted glass so will look at getting it replaced sometime,or is it best left as is? Vickys got some quality wax polish and wants it given a good going over.

[husaberg]

:niceone:Yep all good lads she loves it,that will take me into the new year with a whole stack of brownie points:msn-wink:i know sfa about old furiture (or any for that matter) but seems it was a good purchase and plenty of comments on it throughout the day.Has a crack in right hand side frosted glass so will look at getting it replaced sometime,or is it best left as is? Vickys got some quality wax polish and wants it given a good going over.

Its been already refurbished by the look of the pics, as the original finish would likely have gone funny sticky black peely by now..(hard to describe unless you have seen it)
Its a beautiful piece, that's for sure, i'd be interested to see what an expert says about it.

[98tls]

Showed some pics of it to my mother today and she was impressed,she has some very very nice old stuff incl of a very large and very old oak buffet in immaculate nic.

[98tls]

Will add that that am glad this thing turned out ok as ive a couple of times in the past come across bits off old stuff that appealed so handed out the hard earned only to arrive home with a bit of a dog ie this thing,tis still in the kitchen but the mrs on more than occasion has said "stick to motorcycles eh":laugh:

[98tls]

You guys seem to know what your on about so no doubt have some nice stuff,post up some pics eh...

[unstuck]

I see zig zags, you holding out on me fucker?


P.S. that is a crappy piece and she is right for scolding you.:crazy:

[husaberg]

I see zig zags, you holding out on me fucker?


P.S. that is a crappy piece and she is right for scolding you.:crazy:

trust you I noticed the Manx first........

[98tls]

I see zig zags, you holding out on me fucker?


P.S. that is a crappy piece and she is right for scolding you.:crazy:

Yep i cut myself shaving mate...a lot.Yea not the best example eh still i kinda like it..well i have to it was my hard earned.

[husaberg]

Yep i cut myself shaving mate...a lot.Yea not the best example eh still i kinda like it..well i have to it was my hard earned.

Nothing wrong with it, other than the handles not matching, its not as classy as the other piece but its not without its charms,tell her next time you are buying powertools.......


Yep i cut myself shaving mate...a lot.Yea not the best example eh still i kinda like it..well i have to it was my hard earned.
or hookers and not quality ones either.....:innocent:

[unstuck]

Nothing wrong with it, .

How much have you had to drink? Looks pretty fugly to me. Quality looks a little lacking to me too, but then I lost focus when I saw the ziggys.:eek:

[98tls]

Nothing wrong with it, other than the handles not matching, its not as classy as the other piece but its not without its charms,tell her next time you are buying powertools.......

Will do mate;)

[husaberg]

How much have you had to drink? Looks pretty fugly to me. Quality looks a little lacking to me too, but then I lost focus when I saw the ziggys.:eek:

When the halo dissipates read the rest of the post. Either that or go back to your toga party..........;)

[98tls]

Heres my chrissie present to myself,this has her muttering something about "dust collecters " but :motu:i love it.

[unstuck]

When the halo dissipates read the rest of the post. Either that or go back to your toga party..........;)

:o could be awhile.:blink:

[98tls]

When the halo dissipates read the rest of the post. Either that or go back to your toga party..........;)

Toga party in Gore sounds like a title for a christmas horror movie,that or it belongs on a Tui billboard.

[husaberg]

Toga party in Gore sounds like a title for a christmas horror movie,that or it belongs on a Tui billboard.

The togas I guess are lambskin...........

[unstuck]

Toga party in Gore sounds like a title for a christmas horror movie,that or it belongs on a Tui billboard.

Think he meant "toke a" party. :shifty:

[husaberg]

Heres my chrissie present to myself,this has her muttering something about "dust collecters " but :motu:i love it.

That would have gone down well............... why was it met with a icy reception..........sorry......

[98tls]

That would have gone down well............... why was it met with a icy reception..........sorry......

Im 1/2 cut mate and it gave me a chuckle.

[husaberg]

Im 1/2 cut mate and it gave me a chuckle.

Won't be funny when you are sober........

[98tls]

Won't be funny when you are sober........

Best i keep at it then.

[unstuck]

Heres my chrissie present to myself,this has her muttering something about "dust collecters " but :motu:i love it.

She will just have to keep it clean then wont she. Don't tell her I said that though.:msn-wink:

[husaberg]

Best i keep at it then.

Just tell the wife its research as you are going to buy a cocktail cabinet next..:yes:

[Big Dog]

Just my opinion but if it is a small crack the added character of it is better than. A bad repair. If you get it repaired make sure it is someone who has matching glass. Not someone who will put something close in.

I have seen a few stained glass pieces ruined by fixing them.

If you do get it repaired the new lead will be a different colour. I have successfully aged a window to look similar by using lemon juice to fade a little and tea to give the browning.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[98tls]

Just my opinion but if it is a small crack the added character of it is better than. A bad repair. If you get it repaired make sure it is someone who has matching glass. Not someone who will put something close in.

I have seen a few stained glass pieces ruined by fixing them.

If you do get it repaired the new lead will be a different colour. I have successfully aged a window to look similar by using lemon juice to fade a little and tea to give the browning.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Cheers fella,tis a crack for sure but tis not like its going to fall out and personally i reckon just leave it as is just thought i would get opinions.

[98tls]

Just tell the wife its research as you are going to buy a cocktail cabinet next..:yes:

Nope theres to be no mention of buying anymore bloody furniture mate,ive an old 73 motorsport out in the shed begging for money to be spent on it,started last year but $ got tight and was told "no more or sell the other money pit to finance i" so halt i did.Mind you this is a women that kept the grocery list small as was told the TLS needed a later model front end for safety reasons:laugh:Na not really but has suffered years of cash being thrown at old motorcycles so fairs fair...that said hoping to do a bit with the old Honda this coming year:shutup:

[husaberg]

Nope theres to be no mention of buying anymore bloody furniture mate,ive an old 73 motorsport out in the shed begging for money to be spent on it,started last year but $ got tight and was told "no more or sell the other money pit to finance i" so halt i did.Mind you this is a women that kept the grocery list small as was told the TLS needed a later model front end for safety reasons:laugh:Na not really but has suffered years of cash being thrown at old motorcycles so fairs fair...that said hoping to do a bit with the old Honda this coming year:shutup:

I'd start with a Cheney frame..........

[98tls]

I'd start with a Cheney frame..........

:laugh::laugh:Well after the goings on with the TL i say "anythings possible" eh.Will settle for nice n tidy wofd/regod and something a bit classic to ride to work,tis the plan anyway.

[Moi]

Glad the dresser met with approval - well done that man.

As for the cracked piece of glass - agree with Big Dog, don't do anything unless you absolutely have to and then get it done by someone who knows their stuff or you could easily ruin the piece. If you are concerned about the crack then some clear tape on the back to hold it is a good move - not cheap sticky tape but quality clear vinyl tape, sometimes known as library tape. Or some clear glue to hold together. Either can be removed at a later date without causing damage.

Like the ship model - when cleaning use a small soft brush to loosen any dust and then blow, not suck, the dust off - an old style camera cleaning brush with blower would do the trick.

As for the small cupboard in the kitchen - that's a cute wee piece and very much the style that would be in a kitchen or breakfast room. You've got a good eye for furniture.

[unstuck]

that's a cute wee piece and very much the style that would be in a kitchen or breakfast room.

Of an 80yr old spinster.:innocent:

[98tls]

Glad the dresser met with approval - well done that man.

As for the cracked piece of glass - agree with Big Dog, don't do anything unless you absolutely have to and then get it done by someone who knows their stuff or you could easily ruin the piece. If you are concerned about the crack then some clear tape on the back to hold it is a good move - not cheap sticky tape but quality clear vinyl tape, sometimes known as library tape. Or some clear glue to hold together. Either can be removed at a later date without causing damage.

Like the ship model - when cleaning use a small soft brush to loosen any dust and then blow, not suck, the dust off - an old style camera cleaning brush with blower would do the trick.

As for the small cupboard in the kitchen - that's a cute wee piece and very much the style that would be in a kitchen or breakfast room. You've got a good eye for furniture.

Cheers M,will just leave the glass as is.Will pass on your comments re the piece in the kitchen and feel good as i do...:niceone::laugh:

[unstuck]

Will pass on your comments re the piece in the kitchen and feel good as i do...:niceone::laugh:

Suck up, your just trying to gain some extra brownie points.:shutup:

[Moi]

Of an 80yr old spinster.:innocent:

You cheeky three-legged-chrome-and-vinyl barstool...

[98tls]

Suck up, your just trying to gain some extra brownie points.:shutup:

Mate have you seen how much the yanks want for old motorsport parts:facepalm:ill need every crumb i can gather to ensure i spend next xmas with the old girl (mrs i mean);)

[unstuck]

You cheeky barstool...

:laugh:Took you long enough to figure that out.:doh:

[unstuck]

Mate have you seen how much the yanks want for old motorsport parts:facepalm:ill need every crumb i can gather to ensure i spend next xmas with the old girl (mrs i mean);)

Serves you right for going after something a little rarer. Tell her some nigerian scammed you out of all your savings and shift it to another account.
But keep the bike hidden or you will get castrated.

[Moi]

:laugh:Took you long enough to figure that out.:doh:

Nope, just being polite in the past - yesterday the "polite centre" reset and let it out... :eek5:

To slightly misquote Mandy: "Ooh, you are awful, but we like you!"...

[Grumph]

Mate have you seen how much the yanks want for old motorsport parts:facepalm:ill need every crumb i can gather to ensure i spend next xmas with the old girl (mrs i mean);)

Waddya need for the XL ? Motor bits i can possibly help. Sold the rolling chassis i had in Chch and afaik it's still sitting. New owner has a couple of them.

[98tls]

Waddya need for the XL ? Motor bits i can possibly help. Sold the rolling chassis i had in Chch and afaik it's still sitting. New owner has a couple of them.

Time and cash tis what i need mate:laugh:All good,ive been buying bits n bobs just not had the time to do anything with the bike.Tis mostly cosmetic..bikes running fine.