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    Zebra figurine

    This is just a small figurine of a zebra and foal but I find it interesting as it appears to be quite old and made of an early plastic. The...
    Thread by: David Askett, Jun 23, 2026, 1 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Corn husk doll

    Not long ago, I acquired this Native American corn husk doll at a country auction. I believe it has a fair bit of age, but was likely a tourist...
    Thread by: David Askett, May 11, 2026, 1 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Western-themed lamp

    There are mounting holes on the back, so could be hung on the wall.
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 17, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Western-themed lamp

    Thank you, Debora. Much newer than I thought!
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 16, 2026 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Western-themed lamp

    This lamp appeared today in a local antique shop. While it looks old, i.e. 1940’s or 1950’s, i have my doubts as the paper label inside appears to...
    Thread by: David Askett, Mar 16, 2026, 9 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Child’s Battledress

    Thanks. I’ve also seen uniforms for nine or ten-year-old kids, but this one is tiny, for a three or four-year-old. Sure wish I had a period photo...
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 12, 2026 in forum: Militaria
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    Child’s Battledress

    Thanks! The Quebec service number fits with the Three Rivers - Trois Rivieres - Regiment.
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 11, 2026 in forum: Militaria
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    Child’s Battledress

    Yes. Specifically, it’s modelled after the 1937 Pattern battledress.
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 11, 2026 in forum: Militaria
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    Child’s Battledress

    Size 9
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 11, 2026 in forum: Militaria
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    Child’s Battledress

    Thanks. For $10 Canadian I couldn’t say no!
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 10, 2026 in forum: Militaria
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    Child’s Battledress

    This was a very unexpected find today at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore; a tiny, perfect set of Second World War Canadian army battledress...
    Thread by: David Askett, Mar 10, 2026, 15 replies, in forum: Militaria