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    What to do about certain WWII memorabilia

    Unless you opt to destroy them (which I wholly approve - “we need everything” is the hoarder’s manifest), a museum is the absolute best choice. I...
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Aug 8, 2024 in forum: Militaria
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    Is this Necklace from India

    Good point! :shame::smuggrin::rolleyes:
    Post by: Van_Poperin, May 12, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Is this Necklace from India

    Lovely necklace! I’ve got one like it (so you know I’m not lying) but much simpler :) [ATTACH]
    Post by: Van_Poperin, May 11, 2024 in forum: Jewelry
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    Is this a real Staffordshire Figurine?

    Staffordshire pottery is made in Staffordshire, Staffordshire style is made in factories around the world. This is 1000% Staff style at least....
    Post by: Van_Poperin, May 11, 2024 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Huge textile hanging. Who/what/where?

    …ha, forget my punt, this is a much better ID!:rolleyes:
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 25, 2023 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Huge textile hanging. Who/what/where?

    Beautiful! This is tatreez is it not (not specifically Palestinian but from a Muslim nation)? I believe a lot of pieces will have motifs specific...
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 25, 2023 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Metal jointed, one-armed teddy

    Thank you to everyone who commented on this ol’ boy, and very happy holidays to all at Antiquers who celebrate! [ATTACH]
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 24, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Metal jointed, one-armed teddy

    Goodness! A quick google tells me that Gebrüder Bing went bankrupt in 1932, so he would be quite old in that case, and from a very interesting -...
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 24, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Metal jointed, one-armed teddy

    Being discovered to be a Steiff teddy is certainly a good way to “come back” from losing an arm!:smuggrin:
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 21, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Metal jointed, one-armed teddy

    I would really appreciate that! If it’s not a big bother?
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 20, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Metal jointed, one-armed teddy

    Thanks Any Jewelry! :D:D Sadly no studs, and {happily?} his ears aren’t torn. No harm in hoping though, I suppose?
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 20, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Metal jointed, one-armed teddy

    Very neat video - the clown bears are lovely. I agree, he looks similar - if she replies I would post here - thank you for the reference :D
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 20, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Metal jointed, one-armed teddy

    Might finally be the reason I re-discover my old Facebook log-in details? Thanks, good idea!
    Post by: Van_Poperin, Dec 20, 2023 in forum: Antique Discussion