Antiques Board
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Interesting clay pipe
I’m not a smoker, but find myself intrigued by this little clay tobacco pipe that I found in a local antique shop. It’s well-made, and “feels” seriously old, but I’ve had zero luck finding a... -
What is it, and is it silver?
Good evening!
I picked this up at today's brocante. Its marked for Orfevrerie Ercuis, a French silversmith started in 1867 and still going on today. The only thing I can find out about it is... -
Silverplated tea strainer by Deschamps Brothers
The tea strainer has a hexagonal swinging strainer and a round slops bowl, with very nice rolled top and pouring lip. The handle is most probably Mahogany and has short split (10mm) where it... -
What Type of Fork? Gorham Sterling
Hi All, I picked up a bag of flatware yesterday, trying to figure out what type of forks these are. Four are marked Lion, Anchor and G, one is marked Gorham Sterling.
#1 & 2 are 6 1/4"L, #3 is... -
Indonesian (?) Enamel picture
Does anyone know where this image comes from, or what it was used for?
There's a story being alluded to here, but what is it?
It's about 15" x 15" (37cm x 37cm) and I think it's on aluminum.... -
Help Id the carver of this damaged soapestone bird
This little 6" carved bird is signed and numbered on the bottom along with the sticker.
I think the signature is K D 66 for 1966?
As you can see there is damage, and he/she even has had the head... -
Unfinished NWC-style carvings
I found these four totems as a group. They're in various stages of completion.
Do these look like they are credibly informed by First Nations' designs, or are they more likely the work of a... -
Mechanical Lotus flower incense burner maker/age?
Although I did find similar from India, but a different shape and mounted on a poorly cast turtle figure.
This is a heavy cast brass/ bronze about 41/4" tall when closed and heavy at 12 oz.
When... -
Anybody know what this little thing is?
It is very well made.
Mounting plate is 1 inch x 1 inch and looks like pressed steel.
It was obviously riveted to something with 3 rivets, two of which are still in place.
The cover looks like it... -
Longshot Lamp ID ?
Any lamp collectors recognize the maker of this base ? Details; Bronze, not clad spelter, 26" tall, 3 Hubbell press fit sockets w/acorn pulls (1912-20), looks like the no. 251 is a model number...
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