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    Hospital Photograph

    to tell if they are original photos or a printed item use a 10x magnifier or loupe and check to see if any dot pattern is present in the photo.....
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 23, 2019 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Netsuke Figure Is it Ivory? How Old and Who Signed?

    I agree "resin" & new
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 19, 2019 in forum: Art
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    Chinese Moriage or Not

    this is Japanese. Chinese dragons have 3, 4, & 5toes(claws). 5 is an imperial dragon, 4 is for high ranking officials, & 3 is for low ranking...
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Need help with this item

    Thanks to all for your help on this item. I am new here and just learning as I go. Thanks, taipan2
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 14, 2019 in forum: Jewelry
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    Need help with this item

    Could very well be garnets. But other stones are diamonds.
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 13, 2019 in forum: Jewelry
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    Need help with this item

    The alligator clamp has a spring inside but when pressed does not open. Side pictures enclosed.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 13, 2019 in forum: Jewelry
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    Need help with this item

    Acid is about 2yrs old.
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 13, 2019 in forum: Jewelry
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    Need help with this item

    I have a very good diamond tester and have checked it out multiple times and always positive reading. Acid tested both sections, Acid is old....
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 13, 2019 in forum: Jewelry
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    Need help with this item

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Stones in the mouth check out as real diamonds. Red stones in eyes I can't test. The gold tested out as not k gold and no...
    Thread by: taipan2, Jul 13, 2019, 17 replies, in forum: Jewelry
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    Chinese Vase with hidden markings - only visible with torchlight

    Not Chinese, The characters are Japanese, Can't read them.
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 10, 2019 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    May be wrong forum - found in my attic - projectile?

    Also Dropped on the enemy in heavy cover from planes by the thousands.
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 8, 2019 in forum: Militaria
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    Vintage Asian themed lamp

    I agree with the other posters as to Japanese Satsuma. Hard to date without seeing a mark. By making into a lamp greatly reduces the value....
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 6, 2019 in forum: Furniture
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    Can anyone translate this?

    Definitely Chiang Kai Shek. Writing on left side top to bottom Republic of China, May 1956, Chiang Kai Shek. Cannot read the writing on the...
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 4, 2019 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Anyone know the possible value?

    Similar photos in frame and hand colored in my area (So. West) $50-$75) depending on subject.
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 4, 2019 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Eunuch's Badge (?)

    Chinese Dragons with 5 claws are for Royal family only. 4 claw dragons are for minor nobility & government officials. The rest of the population...
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 4, 2019 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Any idea what this sign could be worth? Supposedly 1890’s Japan

    Not Japanese, It is Chinese, simplified writing, MAO ERA. Says name of Company etc. $25.00 tops.
    Post by: taipan2, Jul 4, 2019 in forum: Ephemera and Photographs
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    Civil War Sword ID Help

    In the style of Civil War Light Cavalry Sabre 1860.
    Post by: taipan2, Jun 25, 2019 in forum: Militaria
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    military or police caps?

    Blue one is USAF
    Post by: taipan2, Jun 13, 2019 in forum: Militaria
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    Japanese or Chinese? Lesson Book? Ink Brush

    I think it is Chinese but vey hard to read.
    Post by: taipan2, Jun 11, 2019 in forum: Books
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