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Info and thoughts on this Chinese? Sewing box? Please
Hi All, I wonder if anyone could help me with any of the following questions I have please. Age? General needlework box or for something specialised? Is it Chinese? Are the pieces bone or ivory?... -
Help identifying/dating an antique brooch with a woman's head/dragons
Hello, I am trying to identify/date an antique brooch with a woman's head flanked by two dragons. Silver metal (no marks) with some white/blue enamel. Size 5cm x 4cm. Missing clasp. Many thanks... -
I just inherited this table. How can I tell how old it is?
Here are some pics. The table is 19" tall and 16.5" across. It has been in our family for at least 80 years. -
Marine tooth?
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This tooth was filled in on the backside with some sort of glue / resin and then screwed into a wooden stand. There's some residue still visible on the... -
What are these camel shaped burners for?
Pair of metal camels, 6 inches wide, 3 inches tall. Metal is not magnetic, I would say possibly pewter or aluminum.
What is their purpose, and is there something missing to cover the wick ? I... -
Italian? Tapestry with metal thread? Help please
Hiya all, picked this up today. I tried researching it and not much luck. Apprx 38" x 60" , rough but cool. Silk with metal thread. Any help much appreciated -
Bentima clock
I picked this up for £3. I saw it as a bit of a restoration project. It's in need of a new piece of glass for the face and a good polish. I thought the curly piece of metal in the back was a... -
Help with signature on painting - cross between big eyed baby girl & Nancy Sinatra
I found this today at a thrift store - my first thought was it was one of those big eyed baby paintings & prints, but then I thought of Nancy Sinatra! (MY defense is there was something on TMZ... -
Uranium footed fortified wine glass
I was first attracted by the uranium glass foot, then the 16-flat glass panes from which the bowl was formed, and then by the overall design.
The dimensions: - height 7cm; rim/foot diameter... -
Odd mark on silver brooch
Charity shop £10, broken pin, back missing from the compartment, inch and a half wide. I thought I could add a ring to the c clasp and make it into a pendant. Birmingham 1833, can’t find the maker...
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