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  1. verybrad liked Marote's post in the thread Silver necklace and bracelet - what marks are these.

    Günthner, Bijou Jeunesse [ATTACH] https://annodazumal-antikschmuck.de/1960s-Modernism-Necklace-in-Silver-with-a-Black-Opal? "There is...

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  2. verybrad liked 2manybooks's post in the thread Did I just find a Rembrandt Van Rijn on garage sale?.

    Arches is a well known maker of fine artists' papers, including modern versions of laid paper. On their website, Arches presents a...

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  3. verybrad liked say_it_slowly's post in the thread Did I just find a Rembrandt Van Rijn on garage sale?.

    I think it says Arches, which I think is a type of laid paper.

    Dec 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
  4. verybrad replied to the thread Sam Gilliam?.

    Think you are right with the name. Serigraph? Looks like the date is '05 so it could even be a modern photographic print process.

    Dec 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
  5. verybrad liked Debora's post in the thread Bye to a great store,sad but normal.

    I always say that eBay turned antiques and collectibles into commodities. Not much is rare and unusual these days as, no matter where...

    Dec 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
  6. verybrad liked Drew's post in the thread Bye to a great store,sad but normal.

    Very good observations on eBay . . . in antiques, as in life, there a few absolutes. The last 30 years have been very interesting - it's...

    Dec 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
  7. verybrad replied to the thread Thrift store art.....

    Like both of these. Any signature on the first one? Definitely from a confident hand.

    Dec 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
  8. verybrad liked Potteryplease's post in the thread Thrift store art.....

    Epic rain today in Portland, Oregon (2-3"!). The good news is, it meant that I drove to work instead of bicycle and so had time to hit a...

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  9. verybrad liked say_it_slowly's post in the thread I used to know what this logo was...maybe not.

    Johnston Harvester perhaps [ATTACH] [ATTACH] https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/rough-1906-mower-10-johnston-4899956832

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  10. verybrad replied to the thread Help me date this old burled table please.

    A nail like that, in that condition, having been in a primitive piece a long time, should have left a significant rust ring around the...

    Dec 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
  11. verybrad liked Ex Libris's post in the thread Copper engraving Maerten de Vos/ Jan Collaert (1597).

    I wish all the members here happy holidays! Although this a book illustration, I think this is a real art piece, so I put it on this...

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  12. verybrad replied to the thread Thrift store art.....

    I would have passed on this as well. While it has some charm and possible kitsch appeal, I would not have wanted this for myself. I...

    Dec 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
  13. verybrad liked Boland's post in the thread Thrift store art.....

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I didn’t buy this but was tempted. Not sure why I like it (but it’s probably the vibrant colours) Couldn’t find...

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  14. verybrad liked nastina.nastea's post in the thread Paper Mache / Papier-mâché Boxes.

    The Russian lacquer box could be modern, could be 10-15 years old, but not very old. It is signed "Л.К.", but it is almost impossible to...

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  15. verybrad liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Paper Mache / Papier-mâché Boxes.

    Not very similar to my eyes, that one is Kashmiri. The qalamdan or pen case is Iranian. Compare the surfaces of the Palekh box with the...

    Dec 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM