Antiques Board
-
What to do with a c1940 National Reverse-w Portable Sewing Machine with Case?
After seeing Shangas sewing machine posting this morning, I thought I'd toss up my mother's earliest sewing machine for ideas of what to do with it. It is a 1939-1941 National Reverse-w portable... -
Moar Silva! (Yes, I should probably stop...)
1902 Sheffield candy-dish:
1889 Birmingham retractable dip-pen:
No more silver! I have enough!
(Ooooh, a pocket-watch!...Heeeere watchy-watchy-watchy-watchy...) -
Neat SP Tray - What is the Surface Treatment Called?
I have a silverplate tray by Weidlich Bros. Mfg. It has impressed horses with riders and dogs, classic hunt scenes, plus flowers. What I would like to know is, What is this treatment called? Is... -
1945 Singer "Indian Star" Model 15 cranker. Next restoration project.
Picked this up today for $30:
As you can tell, it's in pretty horrendous condition.
This is the "Indian Star" which gives the machine its name. The decal has the word "SINGER" in eight different... -
sometimes I buy stuff by gut feeling
...and wonder if I'll ever solve the mystery...
soooo, someone in France made a vase in November (9bre) 1920...
and the rest is a mystery for the moment... -
Unintended Purchase: 1858 Silver Christening Mug
Bought this as an impulse buy today. Mid-Victorian christening mug. I'm having buyers' remorse, a bit. I feel I should've spent my money a bit more wisely...but this was the largest and the one in... -
My small silver collection
Nothin' too special. This is my silver collection as of August 2015:
I'm expecting another piece in the mail soon. Once it arrives I shall share it in the antiques board like all my other bits and... -
Chinese Export Silver Coaster
About 4 1/2" wide so I guess a coaster or small tray?
Any good sources with marks on Chinese silver? Any idea if it s sterling or other fineness?
Thanks -
What is this used for?
I'm wondering what this was meant to be used for. It measures about 4" tall and 3.5" wide. It's made by Wilcox Silver Plate and is quadruple plate. Thank you!
Additional info: Not sure if it...
Page 2576 of 2607
