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On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:18:32 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>Oh pshaw, on Fri 30 Nov 2007 09:38:43a, Boron Elgar meant to say...
>
>> On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:04:32 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Thanks, Dee Dee. I bought them at Bloomingdale's in NYC years ago. I
>>>filled severeal crystal bowls with the pieces, as they as such nice
>>>color.

>>
>>
>> Bloomies used to have absolutely fabulous gift ware and tableware. I
>> have not even entered that department in ages, as I know I don't need
>> anything and don't want to be tempted.
>>
>> I have looked all over online to find something similar to what you
>> have and can't even come close.
>>
>> Boron

>
>No trip to Manhattan was complete for me unless I had spent some serious
>time in Blooomie's houseware, cookware, tableware, etc., departments. :-)
>
>I bought the jewled fruit there perhaps a decade ago, but it looks like
>new.
>
>I did find this on the web after a very brief look, but it's only pears.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/22ersc
>
>My fruit includes, pears, apples, pomegranites, grapes, and berries.
>Surely there must be a source somewhere.
>
>I try to find another source if you're interested.
>
>Best...



Thank you. Yes, if you happen to find something, I'd love a source.

I do think you've hit on it, though, as with the holidays upon us,
looking at ornaments may be a good way to find them. I see that eBay
has "jeweled XXX" ornaments offered, when one puts in various fruit
items to replace XXX.

Boron