Antiques Board
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Is this silver brooch older than the safety catch makes it look?
Hi everyone! This Roman(?!) style sterling brooch was in another auction lot that I won. The back looks quite old to me but it doesn't have a "C" clasp. Has the catch been replaced? What age do... -
Wooden hat box
I have a hexagonal hat box that is beautifully lined with wood or, more likely, a fake wood product. Just wondering if anyone out there has something similar or seen them before? I've had this one... -
George III Oak George Suggate longcase clock
My grandfather clock just got home! It's a George III Oak striking eight-day longcase clock, made by George Suggate (1751 - 1844), a clockmaker from Halesworth, England. The moon phase dial was... -
Would this longcase clock be a good acquisition to enrich a collection?
Last year I started collecting antique clocks (basically mantel clocks; I have 5 so far), but I would like to purchase a longcase clock for my collection. I came across this George Suggate clock,... -
Car Boot & Charity Shop Finds
To begin with I found nothing but old Christmas decorations, ancient toiletries and baby toys. Just when I was thinking my searches were in vain I found these bits.
Any thoughts very welcome
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Dresser of uncertain age and provenance
I was planning on FreeCycling this, but when I was emptying it out and cleaning it up, I started wondering what it had originally looked like and how old it was. I’d been assuming it was... -
Help ID woodblock print
I was wondering if anyone might know the artist om this woodblock print? Thank you for any info. -
Brass and blue glass brooches
I have these two brass brooches with blue rhinestones made of glass. Both are different styles and era's I believe but I'm not familiar with either. The triple flower brooch is older I think..... -
Recent acquisitions to my collection
Excited to find these today Tim LaFontaine and Emile Thibert... Yay me....lol -
Maker of yellow glass polar bear
Sorry the photos aren’t great but it was a bit like trying to photograph fog.
He’s about 7cm tall and 14cm long so quite chunky and looks good quality.
Just another bit of Chinese glass or...
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