Antiques Board
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Are these valences? Antimacassars? Chair arm covers?
(Ugh, that should have been "valances"! Can't edit titles, apparently.)
These two pieces were sent by my great aunt to my mother in the 40s or 50s and I don't think they were new at the time.... -
Age...origin of embroidered appliques...Thanks!
Found this framed set of 27 old appliques over the weekend.
The appliques look to be in very nice, unused condition. No water damage and any fading is minor (I'm not sure if there is fading).... -
Ceramic unsigned figurine, Italian?
Any ideas about this one? She's nicely done, but no signature. Approx 6". All suggestions much appreciated.
Another question --what about that tape on the base? Should I soak the base to... -
Carnival Glass ?? Red Flash Pitcher
Don't know if this is considered carnival glass or not. Appears the red is applied or stained to the glass? Any idea who made it? TIA!! -
"The Shasta Route" - Southern Pacific RR Scenic Guide
Found this souvenir "for sale only enroute on the trains on the Shasta Route" at a yard sale this morning for which the ad featured "French antiques, Mission furniture and Pottery."
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Ceramic Egg-Shaped Whatsit
A friend and I went on a "field trip" to a second-hand store today where I found this puzzling item. It's a 2 1/2 inch tall, 2 inch wide egg-shaped item that I expected to be a shaker. But when I... -
What could these be?
My mom found these at yard sale and we are curious about what they could be. Does anyone have any idea? I couldn't decide what would board it would fall under -
Help With Maker On Opaque Yellow Creamer
I guess the bigger piece is a creamer. How about the smaller cup?
Any help with the mark?
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Fixing a Sewing Machine for a Friend :P 1900s New Home V.S.
My friend who gave me the 1906 tambour desk-cabinet to fix gave me something else to tinker with yesterday. I thought I'd share it here.
This battered old sewing machine had been in her family,...
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