The story I was told about this Canton China Chinese Export Porcelain Partial Dinner Service set is that it was purchased on Cape Cod as the ships...
When I googled Yegor Vanykin, I got results for Egor Vanykin. Samovar maker circa 1870 in Tula Russia. Thank you all. I guess it was not antique...
Two of my great aunts were registered nurses working with the American Expeditionary Force and American Red Cross stationed in Verkne-Udinsk and...
Thank you for all of the information. Now that I know they are cold painted bronze, I have been able to find many examples on Worthpoint. I can...
"I've never heard of "carving" metal." Well that shows how much I know about this type of item. :bored: I am hoping to learn something new...
Here are some close-up images. I do have two questions. Are the items bronze? Are these items carved or cast? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Thank you all for responses and information you shared. I meant to thank you yesterday but was distracted with other business. I may upload some...
I sent an email to the curator of the Sandwich Museum. This was her response copy and pasted. I guess stories and information can get mixed up...
These three birds have been in my family for many years. I was hoping someone could help me identify the type, date and possibly the maker? One...
Wikipedia; Mary Gregory (1856–1908)[1] was an Americanartist known for her decoration of glass products at the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company...
Thank you Marie, I have already drafted an email and attached images to Dorothy, the curator. Seeing it is late in the day I plan to send it in...
Hello again, I clicked on your link and almost passed out. Since I belong to Worthpoint I was able to see the sold price, $12.99. Please read...
Hello Marie, Thank you for your suggestion. I live in Rhode Island and have a timeshare in Hyannis Mass. Several years ago while staying there I...
Hello Bakersgma, I guess I did mean shades. I always thought they were called scones or sconces. We learn new things everyday. Hey verybrad,...
As I had just mentioned in my most recent thread, "Very Early Pair of Boston - Sandwich Whale Oil Lamps ? Value" my mothers' family was from...
I have seen over the years some oil lamps which are referred to as Boston - Sandwich Glass as the maker, that are actually not identified...
Thank you again for all of this information. I do have some other items that I will most likely be asking about. I have been reading a number of...
Thank you very much for your fast and informative response. When you stated that "they are not particularly common" that arose my curiosity....
This old Ginger jar has been in my family for many years. My father would have been 100 years old last year. This jar was from his family. I am...
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