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it's me! how old am I?
well maybe not me quite not that fat any ideas on age please. about 200mm high chris -
Russian Silver Goblet..need identification pls
Hi all, I am supremely untalented in deciphering silver marks. I know enough to know that these marks are Russian, but does anyone know the maker and date? I sure would appreciate it if someone... -
silver fork I can't find the bloody thing!
Hi all have this fork tried searching for marks to no avail anyone have any ideas of age and origin please. 250mm long same single hallmark on handle thanks chris -
Spotting quality costume Jewelry
We have pulled a few boxes from an estate.
Lots and lots of costume jewelry.
I know nothing of it.
Some is sterling, I dont recall any gold pieces..
But this is the type of estate where there... -
I scored today this club jacket
I am so pumped right now. I got this today for $1 along with this guys letterman sweaters all from the 40's. I grew up in San Diego, moved away and moved back, now living about 1 1/2 hrs. away.
I... -
Art Deco gold ring yellow stone or diamond
Here is another piece I got today, has some writing but hard to make out the whole thing, maybe it was resized at one point. No gold karat markings anywhere but it is at least 10k, 18k acid fades... -
Mother of pearl? and small stones - unknown metal ring.
Yard sale find. 8 panels of mother of pearl (I think) alternated with 8 small faceted stones. The metal of the ring is non-magnetic. I don't have many specific questions - I think I'll take it by... -
need help with vase identification
dear all
1) bright yellow vase
it is 8" tall, rim is 2 3/4" and the widest diameter is 3". there is no mark at the bottom.
2) fluted speckled vase
it is 7" tall, rim is 3 1/2", base is 3" and... -
Clever marketing ploys to sell antiques
Was at an antique mall over the weekend and several of the vendors well selling old photographs as "instant ancestors". I've heard this used often at antique shops and auctions but I've always...
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