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Santa Clara Jopovi Tafoya Silva; Carved Seed Pot
This pot is ~4" diameter, ~2 3/8" high; the hole is ~0.1" diameter, it weighs ~11 1/2 oz (~325 grams). The base is ~1 5/8" an includes her(?) signature. The design is ~0.012" proud to the relieved... -
The Gods of Silver Shining Down Upon Thee!
Oh goodness gracious gobbledygook! The Gods of Silver were certainly kind to me, today!
Sitting on the shelf at the local SA thrift were these lovely sterling (weighted) candelabras! How they... -
What is this silver item? German silver?
Anyone know what this is? I can't seem to find others online anywhere? I don't know what it's purpose is. I also see some brassing on some areas so I don't know if it is silver plated or not...... -
wood/silver standing crucifix
I have been terribly remiss at photographing finds of late. Here is one of my better ones. As usual, a thrift store find for little money. Will post some art over in the art forum as well.
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Todays Find#1
I picked up this rather odd marble statue today. Its about 7 inches tall, appears to be marble. It was marked as an "Incense Burner". any clues on age, origin, or who the statue is of? -
Todays Find #2
I am sure this is a ashtray, Spelter, about 11 inches long. My question is, in her hands is a pocket to put something into. Any ideas if it was for Cigarettes , Cigars, or a Matchbox?
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An embroidered Memento Mori
Bought this a few years ago, a small piece of about 6x8cm.
Guessing it's French, maybe 18th Century?
One of the things my wife prohibits me from ever selling lol.
It is really beautiful (if you... -
Antique coin purse from my grandmother - any idea of age?
This coin purse was passed down to me from my grandmother. I wanted to get some more information about it as I can't seem to find anything about it online. It is marked "M.S." on the clasp. The... -
Yixing teapots
I come across these from time. I only ever bought one before this one and it didn't create much interest.
I saw this one today and decided to take the plunge again. Looks quite modern, clean and... -
Heavy Oak Living Room Set
I couldn't sell this when I moved and ended up bringing it to my new house. My parents paid $300 for it in 1975 from the owner of the house they bought. That would be over $1700 in today's money....
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