I know just enough about this to be dangerous .... :wideyed: Read where some English marks from York have the lion facing right instead of left....
Picked this wire basket stand thing from the dumpster. Any idea of original purpose? What would you call it? It stands about 14" tall and is...
I have hundreds of paintings and many of them are already photographed. I thought it might be fun to create a little exercise here that will get...
Looks Native American but I have my doubts due to how it is made. It is marked sterling in two places on the back. The only other mark is Made in...
Here are a couple pieces I need some help with. The aesthetic period knife is about 8" long and silverplate. It is marked Reed and Barton with a...
This carving set is only marked 2nd on the handle and stainless steel on the knife blade. I assume this means they are second quality rejects? I...
Picked up this musical rotating jardiniere at the thrift store several years ago right before I moved. Packed it away before being able to do any...
This photo came with a Midwest lot with photos primarily from IL, MO, and KS. The name on the flowers is Grace Hitz and it is also written on the...
This MCM candlestick bears the above named mark and as shown. I have found more examples by this company but no one seems to know who the mark...
Picked up this lamp yesterday. I don't know if it is original as made or some kind of fabrication. It looks like it should be a sconce but it...
These are the label details from the Champagne bottle I posted in the finds thread. Can you spot a discrepancy here and how do you explain...
Have washed in hot soap and water, brushed with a soft toothbrush, and picked gently with a toothpick but silver polish remains in the crevices of...
What a wonderful resource for small museums .........
I used to have American art pottery as a major portion of my retail mix. I sold many pieces in the $100-500.00 range and a few pieces even...
Story about a search to find the background on thrift store photo-negatives....
Some people really have no appreciation for art. $1.5 Million painting used as a bulletin board in kitchen....
I am pretty sure this is Rindskopf but would appreciate a confirmation. I have the opportunity to buy this for $75.00 or maybe less if I...
Have had this awhile and was doing some research. It bears the Iparmuveszeti Vallalat paper label from the Hungarian Arts and Crafts Collective....
Picked up these pottery lamps recently. White gloss splatter over a matte rust colored glaze. No marks. Interior is off-white ceramic. Pottery...
Picked up two of these things that are kind of like a chafing dish but with flat tops. The top lifts off and there is an indentation for a can of...
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