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Kralik vases, vaseline or uranium?
We found these Kralik jack-in-the-pulpit vases in storage at my mother in law's home.
The attached note said they belonged to great-grandma Ferguson. I had to do research to know they were Kralik... -
Need help identifying these two vases
Hi,
Clearing out my father's house, which does include some items from his grandfather who spent some time in Hong Kong in the early 1900s. I'm not sure if these two vases came from there, but if... -
Lockets: How often are hallmarks faked
I've begun collection antique lockets. Specifically those with Birmingham silver marks. My question is how often are these things faked? Should I assume the marks are reliable. I was reading about... -
Silk embroidery
Hello! Can anyone tell me anything about this piece? There's no signature or identifying markers. The back of the frame is sealed up. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! -
Can you read the carat mark and opine on the acid test? TYIA
Hi everyone!
I bought this as 18k but the mark looks like 10k to me. I acid tested and can you give me your opinion on the results? I don’t want to be wrong. Thank you so much for the help -
I can't make this up! A find to complete an already amazing find! Ivory?
So awhile ago I posted this https://www.antiquers.com/threads/m...-of-6-cups-some-questions.52164/#post-2499286 a month ago. At the the time... -
Vaseline Glass Spittoon
Hi All,
Is this a mini spittoon? It stands 1 3/4"H. In the glass on the base is a line/crack, would this have occurred during production? I can't feel it, it is inside the glass. Any ideas on... -
new miniature + beefy bakelite clip ons
hi guys
bought a new miniature today, thought id share and get some info along the way
since taking photos ive noticed a clean slit along the bottom that i never saw before, framing accident ?... -
Is this a sardine box? Who made it?
I believe this is a sardine box. It is, I think, a silverplated box frame, with a porcelain insert. It measures 4 1/2" by 8" by 5".
Both the metal and the porcelain insert are marked, but I... -
Mr. Nate's College of Silver Knowledge
Lesson #1 - Always check out boxes of silver plate.
I was at a thrift Wednesday and stopped at a box of silver plate. On top I saw something that caught my eye:
Lesson #2 - Uneven tarnishing and...
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