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Chinese silver tea set
I was hoping to get some information on this tea set. I bought it 30+ years ago and it’s been boxed up. It has some tarnish/oxidation. It tests at coin silver but there is no silver mark. I... -
Glassies: Murano? Covered dish? Jar?
Looking for any information on this possibly Murano covered dish/jar. Gold flecks within the design.This is a chunk of glass weighing in at 8 pounds. About 8 1/4" diameter x 7 1/2" to top of... -
Some delightful ethnic finds
So, these are a few of my favorite pieces I've collected these last couple years.
I bought the hamsa, which is marked for Morrocan silver, at a French antique store for 10 euros a couple years... -
Antique Jatim Beads
Been a while since I posted, but still collecting antiques. One of my fascinations these last couple years has been ancient beads. I recently purchased this collection of Jatim beads, but I am... -
Satsuma Vase
Got this beautiful Satsuma vase from an estate auction today, anyone seen any other examples with vases like this? Vaseception? I love the side with the monk guys -
Guilloche & sterling topped perfume bottle stoppers - need help with marks please.
I have 3 stoppers that I struck out trying to ID.
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Thanks for any& all advice or opinions!!
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The Queen in Miniature
Hey all:
I believe that this is a miniature portrait on porcelain of Queen Louise of Prussia. The original was a full length portrait by Richter in the 19th Century, which was adapted by an... -
I Know Why these Caged Birds Sing
...because they're automatons, that's why!
Found this brass birdcage containing two mechanical birds that sing, pivot, and flap their wings yesterday. They're in fine working order, and tweet up... -
Anyone Have a Toothpick Holder Book?
Bought a few Victorian glass toothpick holders. Both stand 2 1/4" tall. Google lens says this is the Diana pattern and is number 1011 in the National Toothpick Holder Collectors Society book. I...
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