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Now I've Done It ~ An Oliver No. 3 Typewriter
Having always been intrigued with 1880-1920 era mechanical antiques, I have acquired an Oliver No. 3 circa 1905. These are visually quite something (fully visible)and an engineering marvel from... -
Brass stand with glass bowl insert
Hi all,found one or two similar smaller ones online. What is the use and possible age of this? Is this just for decor? Flower vase? At first I was thinking a holly water comport stand/holder in a... -
African Gold Weight Figures
I bought five of these fascinating figures at the car boot sale today. Searching online I found that they are known as Ashanti Gold Weight figures. This one is interesting as it is signed. It... -
The Plate Wall is Making a Comeback
I just read on HGTV dot com that thanks to Erin Napier, the plate wall is coming back. For those who missed it, a plate wall is where you hang several decorative plates on your wall (along with... -
Restoring an old writing slope - or trying to!
Hello folks
I have bought an old writing slope in poor condition, in the hope of being able to restore it. Here are couple of pics - one after I took the brassware off, and one showing the... -
Age of this diamond & turquoise ring?
I first thought this 14K gold diamond & turquoise ring was Victorian due to the high basket setting. But, the appraisal stated the diamonds are brilliant-cut. Maybe the appraiser made an error,... -
Embroidery questions
I posted yesterday in the art section with some finds from a dump site, this was in with the art I posted yesterday.
I know nothing about embroidery, so I was wondering if it is handmade? Age if... -
Peruvian Blackware Vessels
Bought these 2 today
And an X-rated vessel
A lot of similar vessels are being sold as Pre-Columbian / Inca / Chimú, but based on the condition (of mine, and of most of the online... -
Help Identify Madame Alexander Doll
I found this sweet little doll that needs some TLC. I can't seem to figure out which doll or what year she is from. She has jointed elbows and knees. When you move her legs, her head moves from... -
B Harding pastel
Just picked this up at the market. It's signed B Harding I think. Squiggly B. It appears to be a copy of a painting by Archibald Thorburn
I've found a similar painting online by B Harding. Very...
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