Antiques Board
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'Bayonet to sickle' sculpture: 2 Qs
I got this sculpture at a recent estate sale. I think it's a repurposed bayonet, one that looks old.
The famous Bible quote is hand-written on what sure looks like a manila folder, then scissored... -
Christopher Dresser for Old Hall Earthenware vase
I think I found the worst repair job i’ve ever seen…
Just got this Old Hall Earthenware vase from an estate sale for $16, but I think it’s gonna fall apart if I look at it wrong. Whoever repaired... -
A Bronze Cupid
Hey all!
This is "Enfant à l'Arc," known in English as "Cupid stringing his bow." I believe that the original was sculpted in marble by Charles Lemire in Paris in 1814. It appears that molds for... -
Opal or No-pal?
I haven’t tested the setting yet. Could be gold or GF. The stone looks good to my amateur opal eyes. It’s got major fire when the sun hits it. I’m not seeing any of the geometrical confetti type... -
Carved Head
Grabbed this last second at a sale. I had been eyeing it but didn’t want to layout close to the asking price. Luckily I didn’t have to. I’m unsure what culture it hails from. The former owner was... -
Possible factory Vase?
I have been in love with this vase for 2 years and finally purchased it yesterday.
So far I haven’t been able to find any information on it or find another pottery piece that seems similar in... -
Very old vase
Hi everyone! I just picked up this very old (maybe Liao dynasty?) vase from my local auction house for $40. I have no idea how old (or new) it could be, but it does look very similar to Liao... -
Help w/Identifying and Describing 1821 ed. Dante's Divine Comedy
hi everyone. i recently bought this 3 volume set of old books. it's Dante's Divine Comedy in Italian. i bought them for resale and i'm realizing i don't know any of the technical terminology... -
The Complete Snow White Cameo Necklace
This will be a heirloom, except it's just me and my wife. What stunning workmanship.
To top it off, he sent me these photos with the backdrops. I have to print each of these. -
India Fragment Mirror? Age?
I found this today while at a thrift store & a google search said antique India fragment mirror. Is that what this is? (My 1st thought was tramp art)
Any idea how old it is - the back looks old...
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