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xoxoxoBruce 11-28-2010 12:03 AM

Nov 28, 2010: Glass Doorknob
 
A hundred years ago glass doorknobs were pretty common.
Some were fancy crystal, and some were fancy cut glass, but most were cast or molded glass, sometimes in colors.
I have some glass knobs that are a light lavender, not made that way, but because ultraviolet light would affect old clear glass that way over time.

But you ain't seen no knob, like this knob, anywhere near... uh, anywhere.

http://cellar.org/2010/doorknob.jpg

Round, smooth, and a reflection of the room.

Close.

The reflection is of the room on the other side of the door, great for bathrooms. :rolleyes:
I'm not sure if it works both ways, or not, but placement would be a challenge either way.

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monster 11-28-2010 12:08 AM

why?


that is all.

xoxoxoBruce 11-28-2010 12:12 AM

Jap.

toranokaze 11-28-2010 01:10 AM

Can you image trying to open a glass knob with wet hands?

glatt 11-28-2010 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toranokaze (Post 696683)
Can you image trying to open a glass knob with wet hands?

Why, yes. Yes I can. Probably slippery.

Since this is basically an optical device, you would feel the urge to keep the knobs clean. Maybe a good thing, since knobs are great for spreading germs.

Sundae 11-28-2010 07:43 AM

Knobs should really be polished on a regular basis.
They are extremely useful, especially when they are clean.

Mayor of Shekou 11-28-2010 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl (Post 696721)
Knobs should really be polished on a regular basis.
They are extremely useful, especially when they are clean.

Sundae Girl, I know what you mean. I've been trying to find someone to polish my knob for me, but usually just have to polish it myself.

footfootfoot 11-28-2010 09:59 AM

Totally nifty. I love it. I love all things lens-related.

zippyt 11-28-2010 10:52 AM

Welp off to get My Knob Polished !!!

Gravdigr 11-28-2010 03:14 PM

I must have the shiniest knob in the history of knobs.


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