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    Oil Painting by "RIPPA". Anyone know this artist?

    Hey everyone, I picked up this painting at the second hand store for not much money. It appears to be a painting of a scene on the island of...
    Thread by: CGB_Spender, Jun 2, 2018, 20 replies, in forum: Art
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    Opinion on these Blue Willow Plates?

    Wow, that is some great background information Judy. You must have seen some interesting items over the 40 years and sold some too I am sure. I...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Apr 5, 2018 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Opinion on these Blue Willow Plates?

    Thanks everyone for your input and replies, I enjoy getting the different points of view. I am not terribly worried about value in these as I...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Apr 5, 2018 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Opinion on these Blue Willow Plates?

    Thanks again Judy. The base did look old to me too. It must have been interesting working in an antique shop, I have always wanted to do...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Apr 4, 2018 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Opinion on these Blue Willow Plates?

    Hey Judy, Thank-you for your reply and the link. I agree that research is very important and will certainly look into these more. I will likely...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Apr 4, 2018 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Opinion on these Blue Willow Plates?

    Hey Everyone, I hope you are all well. I was just wondering your opinion on these plates. Do you think there is any age to them, I am branching...
    Thread by: CGB_Spender, Apr 4, 2018, 20 replies, in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Civil War Belt Buckles? Genuine or Reproduction?

    Hey Bob, I've posted on Civil War forums and other places too, most agree that the US Cartridge Box Badge is genuine and say that the CS one...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Sep 14, 2017 in forum: Militaria
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    Civil War Belt Buckles? Genuine or Reproduction?

    Thanks Mate. I have emailed him and will let you know if I hear anything back from him. Thanks again for the advice.
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Jul 17, 2017 in forum: Militaria
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    Civil War Belt Buckles? Genuine or Reproduction?

    Hey Spring, thank-you so much for doing that. It really is appreciated. These kinds of items are not so common down under, so I was very happy...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: Militaria
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    Civil War Belt Buckles? Genuine or Reproduction?

    Hey Everyone, I found these two belt buckles at a trash sale in my town. They were labelled as old belt buckles and did not cost much at all. I...
    Thread by: CGB_Spender, Jul 15, 2017, 20 replies, in forum: Militaria
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    Chinese Porcelain Writing and Markings. Please Help.

    Thanks again AJ, that website is a great resource. I had a look under the most powerful magnifying glass I have and I can see brush strokes...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Apr 16, 2017 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Egyptian Style Copper and Silver Box

    Hello Shangas and thank-you for the comment! Funny you should say that, Dad said it was used to store cigars so you might be on the money with...
    Post by: CGB_Spender, Apr 16, 2017 in forum: Antique Discussion