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What is this bench?
Hi, I have the opportunity to purchase this bench for $10 as an obvious project piece. But what was it used for? Seems small for a settee. I thought it was a nursing bench but I haven't found... -
Chinese Wood sculpture “who is he?” …and
I’ve had this little guy for a long time tucked away and recently pulled him out while looking for another piece. Excellent condition, meaning no breaks or chips. I never notice the metal imbedded... -
Moroccan Kohl Bottle?
Bought today
When I bought it, I thought it was a scent bottle, but based on Google Lens results, it seems to be a Moroccan kohl bottle, like this one... -
Hypodermic Syringe
Bought today, unfortunately the cover is damaged, but the rest looks great.
Any idea how old this is?
And was this used as a medical device, as most describe it? Or was it for another use, as... -
Hand blown glass candle stick
I grabbed this earlier. It looks to be hand blown. There is a bulb under where the candle sits which seems to be full of wax. It's about 20cm tall. -
Is This a Lamp or Something Else, an' How Old is It?
Aside from a faintly crystalline structure, much harder than soapstone...an' the almost complete lack of tool-marks, or any other potentially helpful indicators...I cannot offer much in the way of... -
Help Identifying MacKay & Chisholm Basket
Hello All,
Found this nice little basket in my father's collection. Wondering if this is Sterling Silver or Silverplate? Did a lot of research and have not solved the marks.
It has the more... -
Input please on this citrine? Retro ring
I am sorting jewelry to sell and this has been in my costume pile for years. I cleaned it today and tested it on the Presidium. I don't have testing acids, I take things to my jeweler for... -
Need a hand w this NA watch
Hi again. This watch is labeled Avalon on the hand-less face and says 'base metal' on the back.
I'm assuming the bands are sterling and Navajo but there's no marks.
It's small! For a very thin... -
Etruscan Revival piece?
Hi there,
Is Etruscan Revival the right description for this? It is a recent purchase so I have no history. It has, what appears to be, the number "17758" scratched into the clasp, photo 7. It...
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