Featured Finds Thread

Those half-dolls were popular in the early 20th c, so I would guess pre-WW2.

 

Is this one that you found? I don't think they're terribly old given the modernity of the materials they're dressed with.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/152768...how_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

Debora

 

Yes, and yes I thought they might be newer when I bought it (because of the fabric), but some of the half-doll collector articles said most were made between 1900-1920 and had examples of similar style so I really have no idea now.

 

I'd push it to 1930s bit, of course, I could be wrong.

Debora

 

I need to get a photo up later. Went to an estate/tag sale I wasn't planning to hit. It turns out this was a rerun, but I did get two finds: a NIP sheet for my bed and a nice sterling rosary. There was also a bit a souvenir treen from a USA site - Baker Caverns. It's nothing crazy and the cave obviously still exists, but it's not a public attraction any more. Pennsylvania, but way down south-west of Harrisburg.
https://uncoveringpa.com/black-coffey-caverns

 

Yes I meant paw. I'll blame it on brain malfunction due to covid/flu vaccine hangover. It hit me pretty hard Wednesday but all is good now.

 

Couple more from the backlog....
Found this 13x8 vase .Very heavy and I guessed 80s deco. Harris Potteries Chicago.



Dug out these things and I have zero recollection of them ! Are they some sort of scarf slide ? They are 2 in long. No marks. I did notice in the sun they sparkle like crazy but under electric not so much. Ant thoughts ?

 

wowzer!

 

I am so far behind needing to sort, photograph, and tag jewelry....lots going on, all is well. I went to a little yearly flea market this morning (was up at 4 am), and found the find of the year. I was going through mostly modern costume jewelry and spied this box:

 

And this was in it:



14k, other hallmarks I can't read on the pin stem, Google lens is showing Russian earrings, brooch has a C clasp. Victorian. And yes, the set was $6. I did find a few other goodies, some non-jewelry.

 

That looks like costume definitely so send it to me to dispose of. What an amazing find!! I'm very jealous.

I looove the snakes, whatever kind of slide they are!

 

Ahhhh, there is an old saying that all seasoned collectors know.... relating to art & antiques..... as well as some other things.... that is...

If you happen upon something you like , buy it then and there... because afterwards, it may no longer be there.

The candlesticks... where gone today !

 

Eek! Amazing!!
I'm green with envy!

 

Me too!

 

Well, the pin cushion part could be newer -- a replacement for the original one that probably looked worn, shabby or deteriorated.

 

Except there's another one to be found on the internet that's exactly the same.

Debora

 

Those snakes are fancy bolo ones, I had some.

 

I wish something like that would be free on my market place. I would have sent the husband in a truck stat.

 

Thank you ! Now to figure out how to wear them !

 

Bear, do you have a photo somewhere to show how these would be worn on a bolo?