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- Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:35 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Mystery Bottle of Madeira
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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...
- Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:23 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Mystery Bottle of Madeira
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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
Thank you,
Laurie
- Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:49 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Mystery Bottle of Madeira
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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 ...