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Georgian (?) BLING
I had a very successful vide grenier hunt today! Nothing for resale, but lots that I'm happy to have in my collection. After my little pin turning out to be black dot I've been on the hunt for... -
Cut/Pressed Glass Victorian Scotch Decanter/Help on Origin,Age ?
Here's a Cut/Pressed Glass Scotch Decanter & I really know nothing about glass.It's 10" tall and weighs 2.6 pounds,no stopper.
Anything you can tell me about it is greatly appreciated-Thanks.... -
Oncology Researcher Stumped After Extensively Researching Antique Dresser
Hi All and thank you so much for the warm welcome! I'll reply to you individually late tonight. I'm behind on my classes as a result of my newly discovered "passion" (I like that way better.... -
Limoges enamel ? brooch need help in dating
Hi folks,
I came across this Limoges brooch and bought it, although it was way beyond my usual spending limit, as it is very rare to find such thing here. I did some online research and came to... -
Cup gilt sword/rapier
It has a sharp end so I guess more of a sword than a fencing implement. It doesn’t seem to be very new, but doesn’t seem incredibly old either. 19th or early 20th maybe? Possibly older? Nary a... -
Gallileo's Finger !
From the always fascinating Atlas Obscura-
PS-I have a tiny cased Saint's Relic somewhere round here,will post when found.It's from St. John Bosco ! (we may be related if you go back far enough).... -
A collection of title pages by the Plantin Press (17th/18th C.)
The Plantin Press was founded by Christopher Plantin in 1555. When he died in 1589 he left the company to his son-in-law Jan Moerentorff (Moretus). Until 1877 the Moretus dynasty lead the company.... -
Howell, James & Co Regent Street London Casket Box - Date?
Another box from the donation where I got the 1830 Sarcophagus Tea Caddy. This one is apparently from Howell, James & Co Regent Street London. It is a casket shaped stationary box that bears a... -
Family photo age?
These photos were found among my late father-in-law's belongings.
We are sure they are my husband's ancestors, but figuring out exactly who these people are is a real quandary.
These two photos...
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