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spartcom5

Magnificent find! Austria Hungary 800 silver set of 6 cups! Some questions?

I am pretty excited about this find for $4. They have hallmarks for Austria Hungary 800 silver. There appears to be a maker's mark of a JH but I couldnt find any info online. They appear to be a...

spartcom5 Aug 1, 2020 at 12:18 AM Read More Replies: 10

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Steve Shubinski

Any ideas on this little bird?

This is such a cute little bird. It is 1 5/8" tall and is carved from some type of bone or horn. There is some scrimshaw around the head and down the back. Any thoughts on what type of bird or...

Steve Shubinski Jul 29, 2020 Read More Replies: 14

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Gold Dial

Questions on Circa 1915 Horrocks Roll Top Desk

Hello Everyone,

I just bought a massive, antique roll top desk that I plan to completely rebuild and refinish this next year.

The desk is labeled Horrocks in several places, but no other...

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stracci

Small pitcher with added surprise

I bought this small 6" pitcher from a thrift store yesterday.
After I got it home, I noticed a mysterious dark lump inside.
Upon closer inspection with a flashlight, it turns out to be a...

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Fid

glass carafe, what maker ?

copper parts hint towards Germany.
TIA.

Fid Jul 31, 2020 Read More Replies: 5

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cxgirl

Wedgwood Pattern Help

Hi All,
sorry, only 1 photo - I'm trying to figure out what the patterns are? I thought the pattern on the teapot was sacrifice, but apparently that is the pattern on the jug (from looking on...

cxgirl Jul 30, 2020 Read More Replies: 15

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gauntlettgems

Art Deco Bacon Crystal Dangle Necklace What color is this considered?

Hi guys,

I could not find another example of this color I think these are Art Deco, Czech, bicone crystal but that is all I could figure out. Not sure if I am totally correct Is there a name...

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Darkwing Manor

These Are Not Your Granny's Pearls!

Here is an article on the Baroque pearls of the Medici- be sure to click on the links for some breath-taking photos! https://daily.jstor.org/the-lumpy-pearls-that-enchanted-the-medicis/

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Shelley Lawson

It's a treasure hunt

I found this bag of goodies on the back shelf of the closet. Is there anything worth keeping?

-Shelley

Shelley Lawson Jul 30, 2020 Read More Replies: 30

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Shelley Lawson

Are there an amber experts around?

I accidentally purchased this amazing necklace and I know zero, nada, zilch about amber. It's pretty large and has all kinds of little floating sea urchin looking things inside. Can someone...

Shelley Lawson Jul 30, 2020 Read More Replies: 5

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