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Soapstone Carving
I picked up a soapstone carved snake? or some kind of animal. It is 1 3/4" tall and about 8" long. The base is about 2" wide. There are no obvious marks that I can see. Was wondering if this is... -
Parasol: age / origin?
I found this 34" (86cm) parasol in a group of umbrellas at an estate sale. $5.
The wood handle looked interesting, and the bone (defintely bone, not ivory) on the tips of the ribs made me think... -
Tall Pottery Vase,Geometric Spiral: Manuel S Olurras?
The only place where the clay can be seen is near the signature, through 3 small chips where the apparent slip finish is missing. The interior is also covered entirely. Careful examination of the... -
What could this piece be?
I was supervising the restoration of an old stone wall around a cemetery that dates from the 1700s to the Civil War era. The rocks were all dry stacked, and the wall had been neglected for many... -
Signed books
I collect books on arms and armour, and have a fair few in my library. However, a few years back I decided to collect them properly and in their own right, rather as an adjunct to my weapons... -
African (Senufo?) "Mask"
One of my many online purchases that arrived yesterday...
As it appears to be a wall decoration, I assume it's a souvenir, based on actual tribal masks.
I found a few similar masks on... -
A Very Good Day
Found these nice photos at a flea market. These are the ones I wanted. But, I had to take some others to get these. Which also means I spent a little more than I would normally. I think the... -
Footed Polka Dot Glass
Bought today
60s and German like this one?
https://www.designundklassiker.de/Glas/Vasen-Kruege/Glashuette-Leichlingen-Vase-RF-3131::5893.html -
Donate or sell? Found old Atlas in attic. Map collectors?
Found this old 1876 Atlas for Yates County NY. It is illustrated. It is original. I did get some information on it. Also has maps of NY State. Although I would love to know its value in case I... -
Frankenstein Doll ?
Anyone seen this one - porcelain head, hands & feet. He's 16 inches tall, head detail is good, cloths are crude, but then again it's Frankenstein !
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