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What is the oldest known written "whinge" about fake antiquities???
I'm told that Napoleon "whinged" about those bloody fake Egyptian antiques when he conquered Egypt and I suspect the Romans has a few good whinges but what's the earliest known one???
Cheers
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Carl schumann question (and first post!)
Hey everyone, I have a question about some dishes I am considering buying. What would be an appropriate value estimate be for these? And what is the most I should pay for these? Also any general... -
Cranberry Glass Mosaic Art Glass Vase - maker? 2 markings, 1992 appears to be date
I'm trying to find out who the maker of this vase is. It is cranberry glass with a mosaic design and is 6-3/4 inches high. Weight is 2 pounds 6 ounces.
There is a mark on the underside that... -
Vintage russian silver compact / box
I wonder if anyone can ID maker or at least point me in a right direction.
I bought this small russian box on flea market and it is dated 1943. But there are no hallmarks or any marks at all. -
Vintage dish with flower
Hi All,
This is just something I kept out of sentiment from my mother.
It is 7in long 5 in across
1 1/2 in tall.
It is unmarked and I’m sure of little value to anyone but me.
For YEARS I’ve been... -
Graceful & Interesting Women "Tree Twig" Wood Carvings..Artist & Origin ID-Help??
I have not seen anything,like these Before?...Sorta Cool & Grotesque!!..Any help appreciated. -
2 gal antique pottery jug
Showed this in the finds thread and said I would send pics off to Crocker Farm. They responded that it did not meet their criteria for auction but provided no information about what it is. I... -
Antiquers,what have I found here?
Hi all. Was cruising through the old Illwill today and saw these 2 fellows for $1 each. At first I glanced and kept going but then I looked past the cheap frames and thought "what in the world" ?... -
This estate sale scared me!
A friend sent the link. I knew I’d better avoid it, but was afraid I wouldn’t be able to resist. Only about 1/2 hr. away. Why did I have to stay away? It is exactly the kind of thing a hoarder... -
What Was This in a Previous Life?
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I'm posting this to see if anyone recognizes it as something other than a pendant.
Something about it makes me think it started life as one thing...
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