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EddieG

8ft string of Pearls

What is it for?Do you wear all of it around your neck?What do you call it?Are they fake?

EddieG Apr 25, 2019 Read More Replies: 10

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molly2kit

Does anyone know what this is? Asian silver watch chain?

hi, I am trying to figure out what this item is. If you think I should post the question in the silver forum, I will.

This item was completely black. I cleaned it to find any markings I could....

molly2kit Apr 24, 2019 Read More Replies: 18

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Tricia Harr

Article on Lamb knitting machine

evening all, I picked up an antique tufting machine in original box.. inside the box were the machine patterns, ins. and this lamb knitting machine article.. I googled the article and found...

Tricia Harr Apr 24, 2019 Read More Replies: 7

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evelyb30

What are these earrings supposed to resemble? Ancient Egyptian, African...?

These are brass, most likely, and they turned up in a Goodwill jar. They look like something I've seen meant to look like an Egyptian tomb find, or Etruscan, maybe Von Schliemann Troy hoard...

evelyb30 Apr 24, 2019 Read More Replies: 16

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NerdDork

Lake Sakakawea fossil find.

Found this while hiking along the water's edge when it was low. Hopefully when I go back there again the water didn't come up too much.

NerdDork Apr 25, 2019 Read More Replies: 10

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Brubaker50

Pewter what is it ?

Came across this small piece of pewter and wondered what it is , it’s marked to the back of where you put your thumb but haven’t found reference to the Lion yet any help with this greatly appreciated.

Brubaker50 Apr 25, 2019 Read More Replies: 8

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Lennyt

Enameled silver pill box origin?

Could someone please date and place origin for this little silver pill box.
Thanks in advance.

Lennyt Apr 24, 2019 Read More Replies: 5

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Hantiques

Any info on this early Copeland teapot

Does anyone have any information on this teapot. I can't seem to find anything remotely similiar.

Hantiques Apr 23, 2019 Read More Replies: 10

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moreotherstuff

Lady's gloves - very sheer fabric. How to describe?

Now I'm into an old suitcase (portmanteau) that is full of bits and pieces of fabric. I'm out of my depth. Not my field. This particular stuff not of particular interest to me. I'll photograph...

moreotherstuff Apr 24, 2019 Read More Replies: 11

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Mugzinnys

Floral Stem Flower Oil On Canvass Antique Painting signed Help ID and Age

This painting looks very old. I can not quite make the signature out. Look like F. Famer but not really. The painting is 10" X 8" . How old would you guest this painting is? It has a lot of age...

Mugzinnys Apr 24, 2019 Read More Replies: 16

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