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'Nuff_Said

Your Thoughts on this Unusual Hand-Carved Item...

Made from mixed materials: hand-carved horn or bone, hammered copper, wood, bakelite and gilt or gold radiator paint at base.

Size approx: 5 x 3 in.

Possible age and origin?

Thank you!

'Nuff_Said Apr 4, 2015 Read More Replies: 6

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bercrystal

KG Luneville holder piece - what is it?

I found this piece abandoned on a table after an auction. It had a large chunk out of the one side, but the pieces were there & when you place them into the damage area you don't even know there...

bercrystal Apr 2, 2015 Read More Replies: 10

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KingofThings

SUPER SUDS SAILOR???

Hi! I collect Navy stuff, among other things, and just stumbled over this.
Can't find out anything about him and since there are no marks cast into the bottom I assume it had a label there. If he...

KingofThings Apr 2, 2015 Read More Replies: 13

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Shangas

Victorian-era Gentleman's Writing Slope

Yes. Another one.

I bought this thing at least a month ago from a lovely lady who lived near the coast. She was selling it and I found out about it online. She knows I love this stuff. We got in...

Shangas Apr 1, 2015 Read More Replies: 15

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kardinalisimo

Milk Glass Bowl Raised Painted Flowers

Recent or old? Suggestions on maker?
Thanks

kardinalisimo Mar 30, 2015 Read More Replies: 14

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cxgirl

Cased Glass Oil Lamp Shade Consolidated?

Hi,
Trying to figure out who made this cased glass lamp shade - maybe Consolidated Glass? It is 6"H x 3 3/4" across the base opening.

cxgirl Mar 30, 2015 Read More Replies: 3

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Bev aka thelmasstuff

Vintage 19th century print - The Elopement?

This hung in my great-aunt's house and I always called it "The Elopement." I was the only one who wanted it when it came time to clean out the house. The father arrives on horseback. The younger...

Bev aka thelmasstuff Mar 30, 2015 Read More Replies: 34

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Salvatorparadise

Recognize this hallmark?

I have these early silver wick trimmers, but I don't recognize the mark and haven't found it anywhere. Anyone recognize it?

Thanks!

Salvatorparadise Mar 29, 2015 Read More Replies: 6

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tie.dye.cat

Description for This Monstrous Pendant / Slide

2-3/4" across and almost 40 grams. Modernist? Free form? The Blob?

I don't know what to call it. Suggestions appreciated.

tie.dye.cat Mar 29, 2015 Read More Replies: 21

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Lucille.b

Gerbing & Stephan stamped 1859, a few questions

Am I correct this is a Gerbing & Stephan mark? Assuming this was made in 1859, based on the stamp. Just over 10 inches tall.

I've seen some of these described as "Majolica". Could use a few...

Lucille.b Mar 27, 2015 Read More Replies: 6

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