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wlwhittier liked Tiquer's post in the thread 1930's "Movie Jecktor" projector..
I recently acquired a lot of "Movie Jecktor" films, and had nothing to view them on. So, I acquired an untested projector and got it...
May 1, 2024 at 7:48 PM
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wlwhittier liked Houseful's post in the thread Silver ten bob back.
Charity shop buy, weighs nearly 43 grams, the Westminster mint did some 5gram silver notes of newer ten shillings of fronts of QE2nd but...
Apr 30, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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wlwhittier liked Lucille.b's post in the thread Silver & Cut Stones Bracelet Highly Crafted, Unmarked.
Nice with the double loop for adjustment, looks like silver as stated. There are some newer pieces coming out that are fairly robust,...
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wlwhittier liked drg642's post in the thread Maker of Double Trefoil Paperweight.
This paperweight is about 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall, unsigned, slightly concave base with a ground rim, quite a bit of wear on the...
Apr 29, 2024 at 7:22 PM
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wlwhittier liked daveydempsey's post in the thread Mystery Item.
The end is shaped like boobins are and it has similar ridges.
Apr 29, 2024 at 7:21 PM -
wlwhittier liked bluumz's post in the thread Mystery Item.
I have a small collection of lace-making bobbins and I don't see that...? Maybe a type of lace-making I'm not familiar with? @Northern...
Apr 29, 2024 at 7:21 PM -
wlwhittier liked Sdcookie2's post in the thread 18th C Nesting weights or ?.
Hiya all, Picked up this weekend. Set of English? Nesting weights. 1st date 1784 then 1822 then 1846 ? Can anyone tell me about them?...
Apr 29, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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wlwhittier liked hunt2's post in the thread possible roman bronze bowl?.
Hello everyone, i might have found the most amazing object i have ever found. Found this bronze bowl in a thrift store area and my hard...
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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wlwhittier liked 808 raver's post in the thread Apprentice piece or cabinet makers sample?.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I bought this burl walnut chest of drawers a while back and always thought it was...
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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wlwhittier liked 808 raver's post in the thread Apprentice piece or cabinet makers sample?.
After looking at the pictures I think I'm going to refinish it :(
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM -
wlwhittier liked Debora's post in the thread Apprentice piece or cabinet makers sample?.
Refinish it?! Debora
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM -
wlwhittier liked 808 raver's post in the thread Apprentice piece or cabinet makers sample?.
It doesn't look bad in the flesh but in these photos you can see the last time someone French polished it they did a bad job. I need to...
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM -
wlwhittier liked verybrad's post in the thread Apprentice piece or cabinet makers sample?.
I had to convert to inches to get an idea of size. 40cm is right at 15 3/4" so this is really quite small. I don't quite see this as...
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM -
wlwhittier liked 808 raver's post in the thread Apprentice piece or cabinet makers sample?.
Verybrad is right, it's already been refinished but I'm quite experienced in French polishing so it won't be a problem, the harder job...
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM -
wlwhittier liked 808 raver's post in the thread Apprentice piece or cabinet makers sample?.
Yes it's very small for a COD but rather large for a sample/apprentice piece. I know what you are saying ie table top/collectors chest...
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM
