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Nicholas Molinari

Presumably Fake Romanesque Cast

I bought this from a seller who claimed it was a "carved stone" sculpture. When I received it, it was apparent (to me, at least) that this is not carved but rather cast from a mold, using cement...

Nicholas Molinari Mar 4, 2020 Read More Replies: 15

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Redbaron9011

Fd Walraet - Bruxelles III - Bridge Table.

Bonjour!

Last Monday I went antique shopping with a friend and we stumbled upon this amazing Bridge Table. First of all I'm very sorry I don't have better pictures yet, but at the moment I can't...

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Cedricke Dennis

How to go about authenticating a signature

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All, I’m new to the forum, and have a question.

I have a Time magazine that was signed in my dads presence by dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Who is on the cover of the magazine.

How...

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bercrystal

I need some help w/ this Pokal I got last week please

I got this at the auction on Friday & I need some help translating the words on the one side. Hopefully that will also lead to clues about the images on the other side.

It does...

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justinc

Antique Wooden Chair

Hello, I've had this chair for a few years now but I know nothing about it. Can someone please fill me in on the style, era and its worth? Thank you so much!

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Fid

anyone an idea or hint for research ?

I'm lost because I only know Kralik, Loetz etc., but who nose ? TIA.

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reader

Identify Stone MCM Mexico Ring Eagle 2

Greetings. Have had this forever and have been meaning to post to ask for stone ID. It was sold to me as turquoise and coral and I knew it wasn’t either but loved it and didn’t care. Thanks in...

reader Mar 2, 2020 Read More Replies: 8

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moontymes

Is this a Russian or Mexican Icon or Retablo?

I don't know why, but I just can't tell! Please help me out. Thanks!

moontymes Mar 3, 2020 Read More Replies: 24

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LoveCollecting2020

Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace - Help Identify Signature

Hi,

I have this lovely Modernist 925 Sterling Silver Necklace with a Signature on the back. Would anyone be able to help me identify artist? Thank you!

-Stephanie

LoveCollecting2020 Mar 3, 2020 Read More Replies: 7

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Ownedbybear

More beads, but what are they.

So, one string is nice old plastic - the cranberry ones, which are probably cherry bakelite. But I can't work out the others, nor could the seller. They don't do the usual UV veil thing and...

Ownedbybear Mar 3, 2020 Read More Replies: 24

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