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steve wilson

Need some info

I recently bought the attached painting from an auction. it has a date of 1854 and an indecipherable signature. I was wondering if anybody could shed any light on the artist?...

steve wilson Oct 15, 2018 Read More Replies: 17

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Luis

The Trick About Meissen and Meissen Style - Is this Vase Meissen?

Hello,
I just happened to buy this potpurri urn with encrusted flowers and hand painted bouquets; the urn is also decorated with two cherubs at each side. The urn looks impresive and bears what I...

Luis Oct 21, 2018 Read More Replies: 7

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Lucille.b

Help with signature on paperweight

Purchased at a sale where there were a number of paperweights. Any luck with the signature? Thanks for taking a look.

Lucille.b Oct 21, 2018 Read More Replies: 6

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ascot

Help with Mark On Inkstand

Hoping someone can identify the words / mark on this inkstand.
Thank you!

ascot Oct 21, 2018 Read More Replies: 3

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darryl

New desert landscape painting

I have a new desert landscape painting and I am looking for any information on the artist. I believe it is Pe Wine or De Wine, but I haven't been able to find any info.
As always I appreciate...

darryl Oct 17, 2018 Read More Replies: 6

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Ratsy Brown

Millefiori glass inkwell

Hello

I bought this Millefiori glass inkwell but I can't find any similar, and not sure what level of quality it is. Snapped pontil, no signature, 11cm high.

Ratsy Brown Oct 21, 2018 Read More Replies: 7

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darryl

"New" Old Rocking Chair

I just purchased this older rocking chair. I bought because it was comfy but I also like the design. I do not know anything about it and I would appreciate any information or comments. Thank...

darryl Oct 20, 2018 Read More Replies: 13

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Pat P

Need help identifying age of a photo

These two photos are both of relatives.

The first is my grandmother Lizzie... I knew it's her as soon as I saw her face. She was born in 1884 and I'm thinking the photo was probably taken circa...

Pat P Oct 20, 2018 Read More Replies: 15

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Hollyblue

Master engraver's art

Found this on an engraving forum this morning,coin engraving with mechanical "tricks",lighters and other objects.There are still photos and short videos on the mechanical pieces....

Hollyblue Oct 19, 2018 Read More Replies: 9

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scoutshouse

12 foot Chinese embroidered panel with figures

I believe this is Chinese, maybe from the 1920s or a little before?

I don't see really super quality on the figures; the embroidery on the edging is very nice, but not custom. For a panel of its...

scoutshouse Oct 30, 2017 Read More Replies: 33

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