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Orchids of Hawaii R-88 info please |
squid
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Joined: Sep 30, 2002
Posts: 1462 |  Posted: 2007-04-02 10:57 pm Permalink
I got ahold of an R-88 aka "Kona Kai" that is marked only "Orchids of Hawaii - Japan" but has no number at all. Any info? Is this a common occurance?
Thanks.
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boutiki
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From: The fly-over states
| Posted: 2007-04-03 06:35 am Permalink
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On 2007-04-02 22:57, squid wrote:
Is this a common occurrence?
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Yes. It's not uncommon to find a number of Orchids mugs unmarked. Certainly the earlier ones that had paper labels rather than being marked in the mold.
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squid
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Posts: 1462 | Posted: 2007-04-03 09:29 am Permalink
Thanks for the info!
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Koolau
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From: Oahu, Hawaii
| Posted: 2007-04-04 01:30 am Permalink
An Orchids of Hawaii mug with a paper label? Wow - that's news to me. I've seen different embossings, Japan, Taiwan, and ink stamped labels, but never a paper Orchids of Hawaii label. When I've seen an Orchids design with a blank bottom, I've assumed it was recent Chinese (and I think I was probably right based on other clues).
Thanks for the info, Mr. C. Any R#'s in particular which have the paper labels?
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JenTiki
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From: An island in the bay
| Posted: 2007-04-04 10:56 am Permalink
My R-99 Mermaid mugs have paper labels.
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ron-tiki
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Joined: Feb 24, 2007
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From: los angeles
| Posted: 2007-04-04 6:45 pm Permalink
I HAVE A COUPLE R-88'S THAT ARE MARKED ORCHIDS OF HAWAII JAPAN . I'VE NEVER SEEN ONE THAT'S ACTUALLY MARKED R-88 UNLESS IT HAS A PAPER TAG.
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Koolau
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From: Oahu, Hawaii
| Posted: 2007-04-04 11:10 pm Permalink
Very cool info. I checked, and don't have any Orchids of Hawaii mugs with a paper label - something new to look for. I saw the write-ups and pictures in Tiki Quest, and now I know to focus on R-88s and R-99s - thanks!
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