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Very Large Paisley Scarf (or Shawl?) with Fringe (Victorian?)
I spotted this scarf at the local thrift shop today and couldn't resist, reminded of a Victorian paisley shawl I had once seen online. It measures 80 inches long and 26 inches wide. One side of... -
Need some help with English Imari Plates
Hello everyone! I am trying to identify the manufactures of these Imari plates. I have what I think are the survivors of a cake set. The master plate is about 10" across and the smaller plates... -
Silver finds of the day
Yard sales today and came away with silver & gold, 1 pair of candlesticks by Cornwell, a turquois bracelet (tests as sterling) sadly no markings, a couple sterling religious medals, a ww2... -
decorated wine glass. Please helpt to identify this signature
Hello. Have you ever come across such a signature? I've got those wine glasses. I don't know if they are not made of crystal rather than glass as they make this characteristic crystal sound. -
Parasol, Age/Period Advise? & Uses?
Hi there,
I was given this antique looking Parasol/Umbrella as a gift from a friend. I do not know anything about it?
According to my friend, the umbrella part was used in India on top... -
Old Large Travel Case
Saw this at the TS but I know nothing about this things. It was only $25 but no idea if it worth more? -
Old Surveyors compass. What is missing?
I have this old surveyors compass made by E. Kraft &Sohn in Vienna.
The company specialised in scientific instruments, and were in business 1823-1903.
The compass has obviously had a rough life,... -
Sterling spoon with applied gold colored initial
I recently got this very large serving spoon (Francis I - Reed & Barton) with an initial. I don't have any other with this type of monogram and am wondering what it is.
It's on the back of the... -
is this garnet? old?
dear all
am i right to think that this is garnet? it is very dark red, almost black, but the red is obvious when angled in daylight. the ring itself has no mark but it has a thin layer of gold.... -
Sterling Compact Stratton?
Hi,
I picked up this sterling compact, marked 925 and I can't make out what is inside the other little cartouche. - that is the best I can do for a photo, it is very small. I believe it says...
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