Antiques Board
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Abraxas (?) Gnostic Amulet (?)
This is of a heavy (for its size, which is between a quarter and a .50 piece), dull metal.
It was found decades ago in the drawer of an antique sewing machine, with a bunch of silver Catholic... -
Thoughts re: Carrol Beckwith Painting please
The painting below (Mahogany panel. Width, 10 inches; height, 14 inches) has been in the family for many years and we are ready to sell it. We are getting a fairly wide range of estimates from... -
QVC Ring
I cleared an apartment of a deceased blind guy last week.
He was addicted to mail order and shopping channels.
His apartment was stuffed with unopened mail order items dating back to 2001
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Cool biplane on this 1912 Outdoor Life magazine cover
I am listing a bunch of old Outdoor Life magazines. I think this 1912 cover is pretty neat with the ram looking up at the biplane. Planes were still a pretty rare sight at that time.
I hope you... -
Brown Furniture Comeback?
https://www.asheford.com/asheford-news-ticker-headlines/is-brown-furniture-finally-back-in-style
I'm not familiar with the Asheford Institute, but obviously they have a financial... -
Another of my Ascension day purchases
It would be a lie to say that I like them. Quite the reverse. I think they are over the top in gold; but somebody must like them.
They are decorated by Paul Pastaud, a very respected Limosian... -
Need some help with siggie on art glass perfume bottle please.
This signature is eluding me & Google Lens was no help with finding anything done like this bottle.
This piece is solid with the exception of the small hollow area where you would put perfume.... -
SMALL WOOD CHEST WITH 1671 DATE
I just purchased this chest at auction. It is small 26" x 17" x 14". I believe these old clock spandrels were added to an older chest in 1671 because the date is carved around the center... -
Date F.B.Rogers Sterling?
Is it possible to determine a date range for a 5 piece sterling tea set by F.B.Rogers based on the style and mark? There is also a 6th piece (not sure what it's for) with the set that's by a... -
I thought it was worth a Euro, even if I didn't know the bead material
Ascension Day means a nearby Brocante, uninhabited by profession sales stalls.
Just as I was leaving, I spotted this necklace. It has been restrung on unknotted nylon, and some beads have been...
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