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Pewter or Aluminum? Age? I have some ideas but need confirmation.
I don't honestly know if this is pewter or aluminum. I am leaning towards aluminum. There is a stamp/hallmark on the bottom of one piece but it is completely illegible. I don't know why I didn't... -
Silverplate: Tufts or Pairpoint?
Aesthetic Movement piece. Silver flaked glass with gilt rim. Only marked with numbers at base.
I *think* I narrowed down the makers to either James Tufts or Pairpoint, but not really sure.
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Purple & Green Brooch Earrings ID help
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I'm trying to figure out who made these pretty pieces,no marks on them. The Brooch is 2" in length. The colours are quite nice, but they don't show up very well in the photos.
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Gentleman's Writing Slope - 1882
I got back from a country-town antiques fair yesterday with a beautiful antique writing slope. I've done extensive research, and the stuff I've found has blown me away.
Here's what I bought:
The... -
Yellow Glass with Enamel Vase Czech?
Hi,
I'm thinking Czech for this piece but not 100% - any other suggestions as to who made it? Stands 6 3/4" in height.
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Old Service Whistles
Nothing particularly amazing here, but here are my four general service whistles. Most people call these 'police whistles'.
L-R: (1) Modern 'Metropolitan' whistle, manufactured by the Joseph... -
Interesting repairs, clever fixes and repurposing
I got to thinking that there are some interesting repairs, fixes and re-uses done by people in the past as well as in the present. I thought it might be fun to see what people have done and are... -
Vintage mosaic table...folk art?
This table is about 18" across. The surface is uneven. It looks like it is made out of red clay pottery pieces. The colors are much brighter in person. I think it originally had a pedestal base....
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