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My find Sat.
I found something I thought was pretty cool. Bought it on a hunch and because it was concerning the old local salt cod industry here. Capt. Thomas Mellen was a whaler from Edgartown that had some... -
Porcelain lace figurine, is it Meissen?
I think the quality is very good, but curious about the mark. Is it Meissen? Thanks for your time. -
Vintage Unmarked Brooch
Bought this at an estate sale. Its good size...2 3/4" x 2 3/4". No markings. The stones are set with longer prongs. Also it looks like acorns? are also on this...but they are black and gold.... -
Cryptic Ribbon Meaning?
I picked up this ribbon at an estate sale. I have tried Google with NO luck. Does anyone know what this would have been for? -
Mercury barometers are not illegal in Britain if old enough.
I recently found out that a new British law means you need a licence to buy certain substances, it is called the Explosives Precusor and Poisons Licence act, and among other things in the poisons... -
Simon & Halbig Doll 1900s, Any Useful Information Appreciated
I have an antique bisque headed Simon & Halbig doll 25", which appears to be from the early 1900s. If anyone knows a little bit about the brand or this particular doll, please feel free to share... -
1920's children's hats. Please advise.
Hi,
I'm new to the forum and have a number of antiques I've inherited from my mother. She was a dealer and collector.
I have 4 beautiful 20's children's hats and I wonder if anyone might have... -
Silverplate & bakelite candlesticks, German? Danish? English?
I found these last year and haven't been able to pin down a maker or designer, no marks. Anyone seen them before? Measure 14", 12" and 10" and the candle cups are only a 1/2" diameter. -
Mid-Victorian Naval Telescope. Ca. 1860.
It's my birthday this week (yay...) and to celebrate, I splurged on a BIG ASS telescope!
It's solid brass, and clad in wood. It's approx 12 inches closed, and 39 inches (yikes!) fully... -
another noobie eBay seller disaster : (((((
I'm usually willing to give new sellers on eBay a chance if the price is right, but also take steps to protect my investment. I always kindly asks seller to package carefully with adequate padding...
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