Antiques Board
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Tonight we mourn the passing of Bill Holm
Bill Holm, possibly the most important figure in Northwest Coast native art of the 20th century, passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning at the age of 95. A student of Native art since... -
Any idea what these are? Perspex blocks
They arrived with some vintage costume jewellery and not sure what they might be used as.
Transparent blocks, chink a bit like glass but not heavy enough or quite...err....glassy enough. scratch... -
Origin and age of small sweet grass? basket with seed pods
Does anyone know the origin and age-range of this basket (about 5.5"/14cm diameter)? I've seen the little grayish seed pods used in cheap necklaces. The bigger pods look kind of like jacaranda... -
A PRICELESS CONNECTION - 60 year old 8mm film reunited with family
A number of 8mm film reels were purchased at a Flea Market in New York City for $10. They ended up being home movies taken in the late 40's and 50's.
How they ended up at a Flea Market in... -
The Mystery of the Scratch
A few months ago, I picked up an oil painting by Don Pollack. I was able to acquire the piece for less than $200 because it was at a local auction house without an online presence and because it... -
miniature silhouette / photograph paintings
hi everyone
i found this yesterday in a shop amongst a bunch of old postcards and photos
they are both back to back on a single card
i take it the silhouette is hand painted ?
unsure what the... -
Origin of faux coral brooch
Morning All!
Please would you look at this brooch for me and help me with some search terms.
Where do you think this came from?.
Base metal, faux coral brooch approx 2.5 inches wide.
Thanks for... -
Sterling Silver Retractable Razor Strop (Restoration Project)
Arrived in the mail today. Here's the "BEFORE" images.
The hallmarks are for Birmingham, 1924. Makes it 96 years old.
I have seen a lot of retractable razor-strops in my time, but I've NEVER... -
Christmas Help: ID Flow Blue pattern
A friend of mine lives in an historic South Carolina home, built between 1819 and 1840. It is built upon large rough hand-hewn timbers, pegged together with the biggest hand made pegs I've ever... -
Why is this cross hidden at the back of the pendant?
Hi all,
I am thinking to buy few more items and I found this pendant with a green stone and a Maltese cross behind it. I wonder what it is, is hallmarked GB, the seller said that the stone is...
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