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    Eastlake Parlor Set - what kind of wood, etc.

    My money is on Walnut. Most of these vintage parlor sets were walnut. I agree the velvet is probably 1960s. Not cheap to put all those tufts in...
    Post by: pentiques, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: Furniture
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    Box from theatrical company - wig, masks, etc.

    The comb with the blue stones will sell well. I assume you might list on ebay, put faux tortoise Victorian jewel hair comb in the title. I do...
    Post by: pentiques, Jul 7, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Antique Mirror - how should I search for info

    Our B&M shop is a old Victorian with attached barn. We painted the body of the house and front of the barn, pink, window trim white, corner...
    Post by: pentiques, Jul 7, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Carved Jade Chinese Statue

    I had one jade pendant in a Ming's box. It sold very well. I have a receipt for a green jade bracelet and pair of earrings. I have two of these...
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 28, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Carved Jade Chinese Statue

    Help again please another Asian item from same house call. Chinese, Japanese, new, old, does it have a special name. I have two, they are...
    Thread by: pentiques, Jun 25, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Large Old Mortar & Pestle - what for and how old?

    I don't think the pestal belongs with the mortar. The think the pestal is vegetable, potato, masher. I have never seen a pestal with such a...
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 20, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Fenton Hobnail Lamp Shades, How to List?

    I would list one and in the description say you have two more. I had a similar thing last year, listed one said I have 4 more. Buyer wrote, if...
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 18, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Help trash or treasure Chinese vase

    Thanks so much. I do not know anything about oriental things. I had a house call bought a few oriental things, flying by the seat of my pants....
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 18, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Help trash or treasure Chinese vase

    Removed, is that good. What is Edo and what is Meiji.
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 18, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Help trash or treasure Chinese vase

    I am not sure if this is good thing or not. It has a chip, a 1/2 In. piece missing on the lip. It looks hand painted. A few years ago I had a...
    Thread by: pentiques, Jun 18, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Is this cut velvet? How old?

    I would put it up for auction. It would be helpful when you list it to open it up and see if there are salvage edges on each side. Probably not...
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 15, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    More vintage wool paisley ????

    The condition looks really good. I would check for holes, thin spots, stains etc., and be sure you mention all those problems if there are any....
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    More vintage wool paisley ????

    So I guess we can agree to disagree. It is my opinion the striped shawl is machine made possibly in Scotland, England. They did make some...
    Post by: pentiques, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: Antique Discussion