Antiques Board
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A Recent Find: Two 18th century(?) Jewels Reunited (actually not really)
Just want to share this find: I bought this little flemish cross earlier this month, knowing it has one part missing but still found it lovely. One day later, I spotted on ebay the missing part... -
Find of the week/month
I had another amazing find this week.
Look what arrived today: a real treasure, a Flemish Heart.
I bought it for a really good price.
It has nice size rose cut diamonds and senailles, set in a... -
Milk glass….
Here is a pic of some pink milk glass pieces my husband spotted somewhere and brought home. I’ve seen similar pieces online labeled Fenton and also Fostoria. Not sure if these are two totally... -
Unusual African Carving
I'd be grateful if anyone were able to suggest the origin and possible age of this unusual ebony/ebonised African carving.
Any help appreciated !
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Bakelite Bead Necklace?
I have this unusual necklace that reacts strangely when tested with simichrome, rather than the usual brown yellow reaction it produces a brown red reaction on the cotton bud. The beads are... -
Skeleton Key Mystery
Hi there. I’m hoping to find info on a door lock skeleton key I have that has Theo G. Gabriel stamped on it.
Could that have been a manufacturing company? (Can’t find it on Google if it was.)
Did... -
Bronze Age Must Farm Site
Just heard about this site on the radio. Fantastic preservation of organic materials.
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Charles Dickens HELP!
I am not a bibliophile but I am starting to really appreciate older books. In this upcoming estate sale, there 100's of antique books. Some really, really cool books. I have three Charles... -
Looking for information on this vase.
Hello, while cleaning my grandmother’s home, I came across some items, like this small vase. I was wondering if anyone could give me any insight on this piece. Thank you for any and all help.... -
Murano bowl
This fine bowl is unmarked and has no label but image searches suggest it is Murano AVeM with Tutti Frutti and Latticino Canes.
it measures 23cm at its longest point and weighs over 2.2 kilos....
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