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Mother of pearl? and small stones - unknown metal ring.
Yard sale find. 8 panels of mother of pearl (I think) alternated with 8 small faceted stones. The metal of the ring is non-magnetic. I don't have many specific questions - I think I'll take it by... -
need help with vase identification
dear all
1) bright yellow vase
it is 8" tall, rim is 2 3/4" and the widest diameter is 3". there is no mark at the bottom.
2) fluted speckled vase
it is 7" tall, rim is 3 1/2", base is 3" and... -
Clever marketing ploys to sell antiques
Was at an antique mall over the weekend and several of the vendors well selling old photographs as "instant ancestors". I've heard this used often at antique shops and auctions but I've always... -
Peint Main Limoges box w/Elephant ...orchestra conductor?
Preparing to list this little box. Is the elephant from a book or movie or something? Curious if he was a character that anyone recognized.
Also, the little "trumpet" latch on this seems to be... -
Small cannon I view with suspicion
IMO the blacked-in marks on this small cannon are not antique. The cannon and marks both have serious issues as far as I’m concerned. I have written down the details but they get into narrow... -
Lavender jadeite statue
been on a little bit of a shopping spree lately
i got these. jadeite on the lavender side.
is this more valuable than green jadeite or is green still the most prized color? -
Chinese Brush Pot/Stand - Translate, Age?
I got this pot or stand (not a brush washer?) back in the late 80's when I was collecting Chinese calligraphy-related items. It's just under 5 inches tall with the opening about 2.5 inches. No... -
WW2 ministry of information official photograph
I found this today, it was in with a bunch of postcards, decided to buy it when I read the back print
Vs019
Printed ink reads:
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION
BRITISH ? OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH
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Is a hand fan considered a tool ?
I hope I am posting this in the right topic, if not someone please tell me.
Anyways, I got this from an older lady this past Saturday, she said her husband got it around 1937-8 from an asian...
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