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    Sebald Ruprecht pewter plate

    I paid $5 for this plate and two ladles, so am pretty happy.
    Post by: David Askett, Apr 28, 2024 in forum: Metalware
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    Sebald Ruprecht pewter plate

    Thank you, Marote!
    Post by: David Askett, Apr 28, 2024 in forum: Metalware
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    Sebald Ruprecht pewter plate

    I recently picked up this pewter plate and am a bit confused by the marks on the bottom. Does anyone recognize who the maker was, and when it...
    Thread by: David Askett, Apr 28, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: Metalware
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    Victory Bonds poster

    Thanks for all the info you provided, and the images of the other two Keelor posters. I love his style!
    Post by: David Askett, Mar 7, 2024 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Large copper bowl

    Here are a couple more photos of the handles, which look hand-made to me. [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Large copper bowl

    Definitely copper, but must be a different purity than the rest of the bowl. [IMG]
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Large copper bowl

    It was the contrast in colours that first grabbed my attention. At first I assumed that the bottom had been replaced as part of a repair but now I...
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Large copper bowl

    Thanks for your reply. I found some good information about cramp seamed copperware here:...
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Large copper bowl

    I realize that dating a copper bowl can be very tricky but think I may have found a genuinely old one today. It’s quite large, about 24” across,...
    Thread by: David Askett, Feb 11, 2024, 17 replies, in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Victory Bonds poster

    Thanks, I will try to get an estimate as you suggest. I’ve seen some Canadian posters from WW1 sell for thousands of dollars, but have no idea if...
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Victory Bonds poster

    Thanks - I’ll look him up!
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Victory Bonds poster

    Looks like full restoration will cost about $1000 Canadian. I was honestly expecting worse! Now, to decide whether to proceed or not…
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Victory Bonds poster

    Thank you for your reply, Bosko69. I’ve found a local paper conservator who’s very highly-rated, and have sent her photos of the poster and asked...
    Post by: David Askett, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs