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Old purse with seized clasp
Another rescue from the bargain box of boot booty.
Has anyone seen a clasp like this? It’s seized solid but I don’t know which way to slide,push or wiggle it to try to loosen it!
The silver plate... -
Historiae Gauffredi (1610)
As suggested by Ex Libris in his Recycled Bindings thread, here is a book I just acquired. I was trained as a medieval historian, and while I didn't end up in academia I remain very interested,... -
Thoughts on Biala's piece
Dear expert community:
I am trying to get some ideas regarding this Biala piece:
1) what would you value it at;
2) what would be an appropriate gallery or dealer in the NYC area to approach... -
Circular embroidered items, use?
Question mark was written on the packet in the Charity shop today so I bought them. I’m assuming something is put into them as they open at the back but what? 3 and a half inches diameter. Thanks... -
Old Signed Painting Beautiful Frame,I can't Make Out Name
This painting came out of my storage.Look like a watercolor.Beaitiful frame.Signed at the right corner but I can't make name out.The back has a name in pencil.Ike Meyer CollectionI tried looking... -
Doulton Burslem with stork(s)
Hello everyone,
Can someone identify this old Doulton Burslem plate for me? I would be very grateful.
I can't find a similar pattern (especially with the storks) on the internet, but some are... -
Windsor glasses - tortoiseshell frames?
I picked up these great old sunglasses today for the princely sum of $12 Canadian. In the shop I could hardly see through the lenses but, happily, a wash with soap and water revealed them to be in... -
"Zaparka" oil painting?
I stopped in my antique mall on the way home today and found this framed painting for a good price.
I can't find anything about A. T. Zaparka. Can anyone else maybe find any info?
I'd also... -
How old is this see-saw?
I rescued it from a defunct playground back in November 2022. Finally finished the restoration on this today for my grandkids. Just curious how old it might be? -
A Vintage Pencil Drawing of 2 Women
I purchased this at an antique shop in the small town where I live. It is drawn on the back of some sort of printed document, letterpress I think. It is not signed. It has been laid down to a...
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