Antiques Board
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Does this look "Real"
My daughter just got this watercolor by George Sandstrom at a local auction. I don't know how to tell if it's the real thing
Can anyone tell from these pictures, or tell me what to look for.... -
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
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