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Finally got the clock hung
Was a boring Saturday afternoon so decided to hang my Mother's clock. I had posted it awhile ago. Got it dusted off, wound it up, and actually works. This is starting to be the Antiques corner in... -
Deciphering Help: Tintype 2
This is what happens when you go shopping and don't take the right eyeglasses with you.
Even though I borrowed a magnifying glass from the shopkeeper, the writing was so faded I couldn't make it... -
Amazingly well-preserved antique of cheapo repro?
I just bought this mirror. It was not represented as being an antique, so I didn't get ripped off (I bought it at an estate sale and paid $30.00). The back of the mirror is marked Hitchcock... -
For all the glass people..would like your help please
Hi again...I've had this piece since the 80's but have never been able to know exactly what it is. Very heavy with a thick base that shows wear. 9-10 inches high.
I do love the colours but not... -
Belgian Pocket Watch Case and Glass Brooch
Picked up these two at a flea market today. The woman running the stand said the case was silver, but it has some veridigris on it. It's pretty worn, but I liked the engraving enough to justify... -
What would you do with a vintage wallpaper scrapbook?
My mother, a textile designer, put together a number of scrapbooks in the 30s and 40s with examples of different types of designs.
One of the scrapbooks contains mostly samples of wallpaper, with... -
Need help with age/origin of sideboard
I was just given this piece by my boss, who bought it an antique shop in Everett, WA 20-some years ago.
It’s very heavy for its size, so I’m thinking it’s solid oak/veneer. It has some obvious... -
Old Chandelier in My New House
Hello,
I'm new to the forum and to antiquing in general. I'm sorry if it's bad form to ask advice right away. However, I've removed this chandelier from my dining room and don't want to just...
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