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J Dagger replied to the thread Auction Night!!! Help with marks please.

Helluva score on the gold love token/pin/coin. Whomever didn’t outbid you on that is an idiot. What kind of silly bidders let it go for...

Brian Warshaw liked komokwa's post in the thread I thought it was worth a Euro, even if I didn't know the bead material.

Yes of course...I was just kidding around !!!! but.... color background can affect the color of the shot.......

J Dagger liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Auction Night!!! Help with marks please.

Yes, it is a boar mark, but it is not the French boar. It is the Portuguese boar, 1913-1938, with II for second fineness, which is .833....

J Dagger replied to the thread What kinda knife is this ?.

I recall my sister hooking my dads hat when we were little kids. Good times! Lucky he didn’t lose an eye.

hunt2 posted a new thread.

The holy grail???

Did i discover the holy grail on Ascension Day 9-5-2024?? The cup contain traces of gilding. And is made of olive wood. [ATTACH]...

Forum: Antique Discussion

Debora replied to the thread is this a real capodimonte? worth?.

A good suggestion above, Dennis. That way your query will get the attention it deserves. Debora

J Dagger replied to the thread Sterling Butter Warmer an' Underplate? Georg Jensen USA.

Interesting that they were retailing silver made by other good firms out of their storefront. I didn’t know that. Maybe they didn’t have...

Marie W liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Best advice/techniques to clean these brass(?)/metal duck wings?.

If what @moreotherstuff said doesn't work, you could rub the rust spot with oil, leave it for a while, and then clean it with rubbing...

Marie W liked laura9797's post in the thread Best advice/techniques to clean these brass(?)/metal duck wings?.

Those are super cool as is your daughter!!!

Marie W liked moreotherstuff's post in the thread Best advice/techniques to clean these brass(?)/metal duck wings?.

Whether the toning was appliedwith heat treat, chemical patination or cold paint, polishing will remove it. I'd try a wipe with mineral...

Marie W liked charlie cheswick's post in the thread Best advice/techniques to clean these brass(?)/metal duck wings?.

i totally agree with komo, and the girls got a good eye, they are really cool, stylized and elegant pieces got a real sense of flight...

Bookahtoo replied to the thread is this a real capodimonte? worth?.

Hi Dennis. You would do better to start your own thread about your items.

J Dagger liked chris klausen's post in the thread SMALL WOOD CHEST WITH 1671 DATE.

I just purchased this chest at auction. It is small 26" x 17" x 14". I believe these old clock spandrels were added to an older chest in...

Dennis Lasini replied to the thread is this a real capodimonte? worth?.

Hello, I have these three pieces purchased in Italy around 60 years ago. They are in mint condition. Can anyone advise how I can get...