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by laurie lynn
Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Mystery Bottle of Madeira
Replies: 8
Views: 774

Re: Mystery Bottle of Madeira

Interesting so far . . . here's a picture of the cork; as far as I can tell, it looks intact. http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/hermitsouI/P092412_1518-1.jpg A practical joke wouldn't have been likely among my parents' circle of friends; an inexpensive gift would have been. If I decide to ope...
by laurie lynn
Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Mystery Bottle of Madeira
Replies: 8
Views: 774

Re: Mystery Bottle of Madeira

Ah, I was wrong. The basket top isn't sealed. The bottle appears full by weight and is corked though not otherwise sealed. Green glass. No, I have never opened it. I would like to know more about it before I do.

Thank you,
Laurie
by laurie lynn
Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Mystery Bottle of Madeira
Replies: 8
Views: 774

Mystery Bottle of Madeira

This bottle was on a bookshelf in my parents' home as far back as I can remember. It may have been given them as early as the 1960's but not later than the 1970's. The pale turquoise and pink accents woven into the basketwork make me think of the 1950's and 1960's. Unfortunately, I never thought to ...