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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-12-12, Page 25DELFT TYPE , .. Made in Germany by, Rosenthal PORCELAIN PLAQUE Should be appraised by expert Q. Enclosed is a picture of my Delft plate. The back is marked "Delft, RXC" under a crown and "Germany". What can you tell me about it? A. Your plate is Delft type; genuine Delft is made in Holland. This was made by Rosenthal China in Selb, ' Germany, and would be worth $40 to $50. It was made around the turn of the cen- tury. Q. 1 have always been. fascinated by. elephants. Is there a field of collectibles that would cover them? Are the prices very high? Is there a club devoted to this. field? A. You picked a good category; all kinds of elephants are collected. Some people concentrate on figurines, • either ivory or bronze. The prices range from $5 for a small glass elephant to an antique carved wood one for $4,500. The collectors' club is The National Elephant Collec- tor's Society, 89 Masschusetts Ave., Box 7, Boston, MA 02115. Send your questions about antiques with picture(s), a detailed description, stamped, self-addressed envelope, and $2 per item to James G. McCollam, PO' Box 7211. Clifton Park, NY 12065. All questions yyvill be an- swered but published pic- tures cannot be returned. Israeli demand rejected On June 15, 1982, Syria re- jected an Israeli demand that it withdraw its troops from the vicinity of Beirut. french fried onions over top and lightly press down: Microwave at Medium ,®( 50 per cent power) 11 to 13 minutes, rotating dish I/z turn after about 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6. CLOVE -STUDDED GLAZED HAM 1 (21b.) canned ham 16 whole cloves 13 cup dark brown sugar, packed 4 tbsps. Madeira wine Remove gelatin coating from ham and score top with sharp knife in diagonal grid. Insert cloves where lines intersect. Place ham in glass baking dish. Mix brown sugar with wine and pour over ham. Microwave 12 to 15 minutes, basting frequently with wine -sugar mixture, until heated through. Glaze should be thick and ham well coated, Serves 6. SPICY CHRISTMAS WASSAIL 1 qt. apple cider 2 cups strong tea Juice of 6 oranges Juice of 4 lemons 2 cups of sugar 3 cups water 1 (2 inch) stick cinnamon 1 tsp. whole cloves Thin orange and lemon slices, for garnish. Combine all ingredients except sliced fruit in 3 -quart glass casserole. Cover and microwave 15 to 18 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Strain. Serve hot or cold, garnished with citrus fruit. Serves 6 to 8. . Recipes in this column are tested in 625- to 700 -watt microwave ovens. Foods are cooked on High (100 per cent power) and uncovered unless otherwise specified. Washington, tropical? One hundred thirty-one nations have embassies in Washington, D.C., which, oddly, was once designated as a tropical post by the British government be- cause of the city's hot, • humid summers. Page 8—Crossroads—Dec 12, 1984 IIMIZZINTEISAIIIAXENAISTIATID Historic Brick' needs cleaning By Gene Gary Q. I have recently bought an old house that is designated a National Historic Building. 1 was told that sandblast-, ing the brick would cause me to lose the NHB designation, so I investigated the cost and details of chemical cleaning of the bricks. I was surprised to 'learn that the use of "stripper" and washing with a garden hose were the primary steps. I figure that I can do this and save 82,600. Do you agree that an amateur can do this? If so, where can I buy the stripper (in larger quantities, i.e., gallons) and what is the name of the product?—G.N., Columbus, Ohio. A. You should be able to clean the brick of major grime and dirt. First, presoak the walls. Saturate the masonry with clean water and flush off all loose particles and dirt. Then scrub down the walls with a solution of one-half cup trisodium phosphate and half cup household detergent dissolved in 1 gallon of clear ' water. Scrub with a stiff fiber brush. Rinse thoroughly to wash off all of the cleaning solution, dirt and mortar crumbs using clean pressurized water. If this method does not clean the br''k to your satisfaction, an acid clean- ing may prove necessary. I would recommend a professional service if this proves to be the case. ' Q. Our automatic screen door closers stick, leaving the doors propped open. Is there a way to lubricate them and what lubricant should I use?—Mrs. W.H.S. A. Try cleaning first with naphtha or paint thinner. Wipe dry and apply WD -40 at the end where the rod goes into the cylinder. If this fails to work you may need to replace the cylinder unit. Q. How can I prevent roots traveling 14 feet under a con- crete slab from clogging my bathroom commode?— R.S.C. A. The only solution to the problem is to cut the root where it enters underneath the slab. Large shrubs and trees should not be planted close to foundations and removal of any existing growth is essential to protect the foundation and your plumbing. Q. My wife has electric extension cords strung all overthe house. We have argued about the safety factors of this and 1 would like your advice. The cords are both un- attractive and I worry about someone tripping over one of them. But my main concern is safety in the use of elec- tricity,—R.L.N. A. An extension cord can be a handy thing around the house, but that's just what it is meant to be — a handy thing and not a permanent installation. A common mistake made by users of extension cords is in the size area. The cord you use for a lamp,for instance, should not be used for a power tool. The amperage drawn by the electric power tool is too heavy for the typical household extension cord. You are creating a fire hazard if you use extension cords in this manner. If you have power tools in the house and need an extension cord, its minimum gauge should be 18. But if you are using a long cord that tends to dis- sipa$pp,. ver, get a 16 or 14 gauge. Also avoid hooking up too many lamps or small ap- pliances to a single house- hold extension cord, or you will risk the danger of over- loading the circuit and again you could be creating a fire hazard. The best solution is to check your household electric wiring and assure that it is adequate, with ample outlets available for household convenience. Q. Is there a foolproof method for nailing picture hanger hooks on a plaster wall without cracking the plaster? 1 have tried putting a piece of scotch tape on the wall and • then nailing through, but the plaster still cracks some.—Mrs. W.A.S. A. If the pictures are relatively light (25 pounds or. lighter), there are wall mounting fasteners that adhere to the wall with the epoxy type of adhesive. Many hardware stores have these kits. If you .wish to use a penetrating fastener, such as a nail or expansion bolt, first locate the joist. Then put an "X" of scotch tape and drill through into the joist, using an , electric drill. This method, properly done, will prevent the plaster from cracking. MICROWAVE MAGIC Christmas means special breakfast By Desiree Vivea The stockings are hung by the chimney with .care and you've just settled down for a long winter's nap. Then suddenly it's Christmas morning. Early. Like 6:30. You're awakened by the patter of little (and maybe some not -so -little) feet all making for the pile of goodies under the tree. .: A rainbow of colored lights is reflected in the big round eyes of those little round faces. •They've waited with such eager anticipation, and now it's finally time to see what Santa has brought. Several hours later there's wrapping paper everywhere. The kids are playing with their new toys and you've slipped into this year's bath- robe from Aunt Harriet. This much excitement is bound to work up your family's appetite, and such a special morning calls for a special breakfast table, With today's recipes you'll prepare a microwave -easy breakfast for six. But by the time you get around to eating — if you're anything like my family on Christmas mor- ning — it probably will be more like brunch. To help make this special morning less hectic, the Ohion and Mushroom Quiche may be prepared ahead of time. Just; reheat when ,you're ready to serve. Add 'slices of Clove -Studded Glazed Ham, fresh fruit,, croissants or sweet rolls for a festive breakfast. Serve with mugs of hot or cold Spicy Christmas Wassail, a big pot of coffee and perhaps some fresh juice. ONION AND•MUSHROOM QUICHE 1 frozen pie shell 1 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom slices, well drained 3 eggs 12 cup whipping cream lis tsp. each paprika and freshly ground . black pepper. 1 (3 oz.) can french fried onions. Remove pastry from foil tin to 8 -inch glass pie plate. Microwave 1 minute until softened, then press firmly into pie plate with fingers. Prick sides and bottom with fork and microwave 4 minutes, rotating ' z turn after 2 minutes. Sprinkle cheese evenly over bottom of pastry, then add mushroom slices in even layer. In small mixing bowl combine eggs, cream, paprika and pepper. Beat with fork or wire whisk until well mixed and frothy; pour into pie shell. Crumble Genuine Delft made in Holland By James G. McCollam Member, Antique Appraisers Association of America Q. This porcelain plaque (hand painted) is 6'2 by 91/2 inches. On the back is the mark "KPM" with a "W" below and a scepter above. 1 would like to know its origin and value. A. The mark you described was used by the Konigliche Prozellan Manufaktur in Berlin from 1830 to 1840. The "W" stands for William Wegeley, manager of KPM,„ A piece like this could bring 'several thousand dollars, so I suggest you have it examined by a local expert, for authentication, For the handy man on your list from Global Tools! 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These tine star clusters can be en- joyed all winter By spnng they are low In the west and too close to the sun to be seen d h (Universal Time) 8 11 Full Moon 14 00 Geminid Meteors 15 15 Last Quarter Moon 19 21 Saturn 1:8" N. Of Moon 21 16 Winter Solstice'winter • begins 22 06 Ursid Meteors 22 12 New Moon 23 20 Jupiter 30N, of Moon 26 02 Venus 3" N. of Moon 27 00 Mars 4" N. of Moon • 30 06 First Quarter Moon METEORS: The Geminid shower . peaks on the 14th, the Ursids on the 22nd. PLANETS: Brilliant Venus dominates the southwest for 3 hours after sun- set. Look for red Mars to the upper left of Venus. Jupiter, is near the hon- zon at sunset and can be seen with difficulty. On the evening of Christmas and Boxing Day a crescent moon is near Mars and Jupiter. Look for Sat- urn in the predawn sky. 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