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sometimes I buy stuff by gut feeling
...and wonder if I'll ever solve the mystery...
soooo, someone in France made a vase in November (9bre) 1920...
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Unintended Purchase: 1858 Silver Christening Mug
Bought this as an impulse buy today. Mid-Victorian christening mug. I'm having buyers' remorse, a bit. I feel I should've spent my money a bit more wisely...but this was the largest and the one in... -
My small silver collection
Nothin' too special. This is my silver collection as of August 2015:
I'm expecting another piece in the mail soon. Once it arrives I shall share it in the antiques board like all my other bits and... -
Chinese Export Silver Coaster
About 4 1/2" wide so I guess a coaster or small tray?
Any good sources with marks on Chinese silver? Any idea if it s sterling or other fineness?
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What is this used for?
I'm wondering what this was meant to be used for. It measures about 4" tall and 3.5" wide. It's made by Wilcox Silver Plate and is quadruple plate. Thank you!
Additional info: Not sure if it... -
More about my carved coconut flask.
While packing up the coconut for going to the auction, I took a better look at it and found several details that make it seem a bit more hopeful for a good result.
I don't know how I missed it,... -
Please help Appraise my Grandmother's Majolica
We have a lot of Majolica from my grandmother's collection and we as a family are clueless to its worth. I was hoping that people on here could help us. Her collection has over 160 pieces in... -
Antique Tri Fold Mirror - Cleaning Advice. French? Translation of Asian Text
I actually purchased this as a gift but changed my mind and I'm going to sell it. Is this faux bamboo? How would you suggest cleaning it or should I just dust and leave it alone? I'm going to... -
Has anyone seen this image before?
I still pick up paintings everynow and then. This one was wrapped in plastic and and tucked behind some prints at a local thrift store. Upon moving the prints, I seen this painting of this boy.... -
Sterling Silver Birmingham Card Case. 1885.
I shan't say what I paid, but suffice to say, this is without a doubt, the cheapest sterling silver card case in the world.
XMAS 1888 (despite the date, it's actually from 1885). Initials are...
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