Antiques Board
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Shawnee "Corn King" Cookie Jar
I didn't sell this when I moved, although a man that I know is a local dealer came to one of my moving sales. He saw it and offered me $20. I turned him down. I've seen them on eBay asking upwards... -
Silver? Sash Closure or Buckle? Dragon? Celtic Knots?
This is ~2 5/8" high, ~2 3/8" wide; weight is 33.3 grams. The wire loops will pass ~2 3/4" material, the wire is 0.075" diameter. There are no markings. I haven't tested for silver, but believe it... -
What Do You Think of This Piece? Chinese Red Jade Pendant?
This Pendant is available through a local on line auction. I thought it looked unusual and was interested in knowing more about it.
It's described as a Chinese Red Jade Pendant. No measurements... -
Whimsical Smoke Set made in Austria
I bought this via auction today. Prior to bidding, I could not find anything that compared to it. That didn't matter that due to the fact that I love it.
It's about 11" across and 6" tall. On the... -
Lalique style vase
I bought this ages ago and have ummed n ahhhed about whether i should sell it or not. I always like to know exactly what I'm selling before parting with it. I know it's not Lalique. Not quite his... -
Does dust help sell antiques?
Treasure chests are never clean. That's my motto. All my vintage pieces are found in attics, where they've been stored for decades. The appearance of these antiques is very different from the... -
Unusual studio pottery piece
I grabbed this today thinking it would be easily identifiable, but alas, no. It has a mark on the base of a B inside a C and a C inside a sun on the side. Ive been on the british marks site and... -
What is this little silver box?
Hello everyone,
I have a small round metal box that my grandmother gave me approximately 45 years ago. She did not know what it was either.
Details:
Diameter: 43 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Appears... -
The ambiance of old clocks.
Does anyone else miss the old tick-tock and chime sounds of old clocks? I truly feel like they bring a peaceful, calming mood with them.
I have a Sessions clock that came to our family in 1918,...
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