I was astonished to find this gorgeous vase amongst the Thanksgiving decor at the Discovery Shop. I looked at the bottom and saw "Empire Sterling...
I couldn't find this exact piece anywhere. I found similar ones that all say British Bull Dog. There is a heavy coat of paint on the body while...
I was so excited to share this find with you and get your thoughts on it. I found a similar example except that one had a design in brass in the...
This exact style of piece was sold as a 19th Century Imari Plate (Mejii Period) that had been repaired. Gold repair Imari Plate [DW-P 1014] |...
Here are three pieces of jewelry that I picked up recently that I have questions about if you don't mind. The first is a small cameo that was...
Ooops. Sorry. I found it. Toothpick holder. Ignore this please. I thought this was a candle holder at first, but I'm not getting anywhere...
I came across these two Majolica plates. I bought them so I could upgrade my Majolica collection that now consists of two vintage plates. I need...
I bought several pieces of jewelry at a recent sale amongst which are two bracelets marked Korea DQ CZ 14KT. One of them is missing two tiny CZ...
I found this small, twisted glass pitcher with a silver/silverplate top and fell in love. I bought its little friend hoping it would also be...
These porcelain bowls are fairly standard Chinese designs with the Emperor and Empress in the bottom. What makes them different, and, perhaps,...
So, this is the fourth box that I bought from the same donation, where I got the tea caddy, the stationary box and the painter's box? My...
This is the third box of the four that I bought from the same donation. I've showed you all the best, the tea caddy and the stationary box. This...
Another box from the donation where I got the 1830 Sarcophagus Tea Caddy. This one is apparently from Howell, James & Co Regent Street London....
I've been watching for this Tea Chest to come out of the back room of the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, where they sort and price items....
I picked this tiny footed cup up and immediately saw it was fine porcelain. I tried to photograph its translucency but failed, but it is almost...
I thought this was bone, when I bought it. There was a 50% off sale, so I had to decide right away. At the store, it looked like bone perhaps...
I think these two small figurines are toys. They are 3 inches long and 1 1/2 inches tall. My guess is that they represent characters in a story...
I was completely out of my wheelhouse, while examining this statue of this horned, hoofed ungulate with very large legs. I am guessing an ox, but...
I have a tiny piece of Dino Martens' work as confirmed by a Dino Marten specialist, but have always craved another piece. According to...
I posted this on the Facebook ABP site and was shot down immediately. But I learned to watch for the squared off rim teeth. The suggestion there...
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