Antiques Board
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Antique beaded French purse with birds
Interesting antique purse with the bird decoration on both sides, but has some issues. It is missing its chain which is probably something that could be easily replaced, but I think the beads... -
Opinions on restringing and value
Hi all. I am hoping to get your opinions on a few questions I have.
When making a purchase, do you think value is affected when an old, necklace, bracelet is restrung?
If so, why?
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Vintage Butter Molds, etc.
Good day! I am a Herbalist who enjoy collecting and putting new life into culinary antiques! I was wondering if anyone knows of the current market value for round wooden butter molds? Here in Iowa... -
Carved disc bracelet
I've never bought any jewellery before today, so I start from a position of absolute ignorance. This is probably quite new, and may well be very common sort of thing, though I can't find anything... -
Check out this fantastic site.
Some time ago while looking for info on Victorian textiles I found this great site. It's so informative.
I thought I would share it with you all as there will be something of interest for a lot of... -
Fabric identification on this iridescent beauty please
What is the name of this fabric? It feels like a Rayon, taffeta, and brocade mixed together with iridescence. It's periwinkle with the design in white, and dark blue thread woven in. A little... -
Moon shaped ceramic vase w/lizard handles, well marked, need help with ID
Approx 10" tall. Last photo shows the multiple markings on the base but can't make out any of it. Any thoughts on origin/age/maker much appreciated. Thank you for taking a look. -
A purse which may, or may not, have any silver in it ... but it is hallmarked!
I really don't know which section of the forum to ask about this purse ... (it may not be antique, and it may not be silver) but so many of the members that visit this "Silver" section are... -
Badge pin terminology
Hi,
I have this military pin with a defect which I need help in finding the correct words to describe. The pin was cut wrong - my guess is that the design was embossed on a metal sheet, and the... -
I Feel So Young
I don't know antiques. I recently came across a truck load of them. Literally.
So.. There's most likely going to be more posts from me asking questions about various antiques.
I'm told I have...
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