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verybrad liked DragonflyWink's post in the thread Tricky Tricky... SterlinE.

Unfortunately, while Blake's trademark was registered and their advertising clear, other makers and retailers started using 'STERLINE'...

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Tricky Tricky... SterlinE

Picked up these cosmetic pots this Summer at an estate sale, thinking sterling because of the marks. Was polishing them yesterday and...

Forum: Silver

verybrad replied to the thread Hepplewhite Style chairs.

These look 20th century to me as well.

verybrad replied to the thread Finds Thread.

These photos look like they could be May Day celebrations. Note the pole in the one photo. It used to be a big deal.

verybrad liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Ivory? Cane top? Art Deco?.

There it is: [ATTACH]

verybrad replied to the thread Bergman Bronze sparrow Inkwell.

This appears to be the same mold and attributed to Bergmen. Bottom is different and no mention of it being an inkwell. rare franz...

verybrad liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Ivory? Cane top? Art Deco?.

I see they decided to call a Madurese donoriko keris hilt a walking stick handle.:hilarious:...

verybrad liked Shangas's post in the thread Ivory? Cane top? Art Deco?.

I think it'd be cool to turn it back into a walking stick. Regarding ferrules, I have heard of people using brass pipe-fittings /...

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Clear/cobalt pitcher

Can't find this pitcher. Has age, showing wear to bottom. Ground pontil mark. Didn't measure but about 10" tall. Any ideas? [ATTACH]...

Forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain

verybrad liked johnnycb09's post in the thread Ivory? Cane top? Art Deco?.

Dang it ! The last time I was at the thrift it was packed and I waited forever to pay and get the hell out and as Im walking out the...

verybrad liked Bronwen's post in the thread Ivory? Cane top? Art Deco?.

A page with annoying ads trying to redirect you, but you can see pix in between:...

verybrad liked Bronwen's post in the thread Ivory? Cane top? Art Deco?.

Swagger stick, once upon a time?

verybrad liked bosko69's post in the thread Help ID Tribal Rattle/Whistle ?.

Found at a garage sale in Portland,OR on a table w/ repro & fantasy pre-Columbian ceramics. It caught my eye because of perceived (???)...

verybrad liked Debora's post in the thread A. Silver Floral Painting.

There is no reason to believe this work was painted by Félix Hidalgo, one of the great 20th century Filipino painters. It is not signed...