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    American shelf clocks.

    #4 #5 & #6 are all kitchen timer clocks which is fab. My husband is a clock maker and he would love them for sure.
    Post by: LLace, Jul 30, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Help deciphering an antique bed frame/headboard? (Possibly Ethan Allen)

    You could try looking up Kling Colonial. In 1962 Ethan Allen bought Kling Furniture and continued to produce furniture under the name Kling...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    Could someone help me age this chest of drawers please?

    Just by looking at the photo, I would say it looks like a later reproduction. Even if the furniture has been well looked after you would expect to...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: Furniture
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    Weird Thing That Holds Something

    Sure. Terry5732 from Minnesota said that selling of Ivory is not illegal. Last time I looked, Minnesota was in the USA. If all you can do is argue...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Weird Thing That Holds Something

    Since the discussion was about selling ivory in the USA, yes of course I'm talking about the USA! Sadly I'm very well aware of the Chinese Market...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Weird Thing That Holds Something

    Thanks for the pics. It looks as though the piece has been molded. Ivory would be carved as far as I know. It could be made from ivorine which is...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Weird Thing That Holds Something

    Suggest you read the Endangered Species Act passed by the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service in 1973. It is illegal to import or sell African Elephant...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Weird Thing That Holds Something

    That may well be, but it's black market ivory which is highly expensive and I still doubt it's use for tourist souvenirs. I still don't think it...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Weird Thing That Holds Something

    It doesn't look like ivory to me. The "Schreger" lines don't have the cross hatch typical of ivory. You don't say how heavy they are, how they...
    Post by: LLace, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Ceramic Egg-Shaped Whatsit

    Maybe for hat pins?
    Post by: LLace, Jun 19, 2015 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Art Deco?? pot huge

    Pretty sure that's a heron
    Post by: LLace, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Sterling Weighted Bowl

    There are several sites on the Internet where you can see silver patterns so you could try and identify the maker from the pattern. Could be very...
    Post by: LLace, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: Silver
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    Are these valences? Antimacassars? Chair arm covers?

    Antimacassars are usually much larger as they were designed to lay over the backs of upholstered furniture to protect it from Macassar - the hair...
    Post by: LLace, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Ebay Partial Refund Scam? Thoughts Please

    You have every right to hold out and insist on return. However if I were you I would negotiate a partial refund. If he returns it you have to...
    Post by: LLace, May 26, 2015 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain