An old pal just sent me some pics of a little rug he picked up years ago and has always wondered about. Based on the pics-does this like...
Just heard on public radio today that the Hudson Bay Co is filing for creditor protection. There was a mention of them possibly selling off...
Just saw 2 of these in a local shop at $50 each-no horns & they may/may not need work (no crank handy).I lifted the top & both (seemed) to have...
Found this last weekend at a sale.It's an oil study of a Eureka,CA alley, most likely in the Old Town section. The 'coinky-dink' re this scene is...
Here's a really cute piece I just found,mostly for the frame-but the image is OK.I think it's a hand watercolor painted print,but am not 100%...
Recently found this landscape by Oregon photographer Peter Schutte in the 'Zone System' developed by Ansel Adams & Fred Archer. I can't find much...
I rarely see intriguing dishware at the places I haunt,but this piece was cheap & seemed pristine. Online it's referenced as an 1830's piece-We...
Found this 11 inch long basket w/ a 22 inch long strap.Possibly made by the "ngha" tribe (or Akha Eko people) of Northern Laos. Prob screwed...
Picked up this wacky piece last weekend-'Knives-Out' hors d'oeuvres tray. 8 inches tall and made by Keystonware (not 'Keystone'). Glass prob not...
I found this to be a cool story about a group of folks who saved a precious archaeological site from 'pay to play' pot hunters-...
Came across this large 5" shaker, fairly tall (for S&P or 'Pounce' ?). It had a rubber cork, so I figured it was fairly modern and it was stamped...
Here's a 1930's stained glass shop sign from a Bakery or Confectioners in the area of Basel Switzerland.It's abt 9" by 12" and has chains for...
What a dramatic title, sorry I'm stunned by this match ! Quick story-got the lamp base 30 yrs ago ($50), no shade. Found the shade Sat for...
Just came across some interesting videos showing Karakuri, a traditional Edo Japanese mechanical dolls (1603–1868) that move using gears, springs,...
Came across this brass bed warmer at a shop yesterday. The brass looks old (polished as usual !),but the handle looks like a new replacement...
This piece is 36 inches wide by 43 inches long and seems to be a dark indigo dye on a semi-rough light khaki fabric. NOTE:The weird grain pattern...
This is an odd Japanese piece-seems to be hand painted plastic (imitation Laquerware). It's 9 1/4 inches across & has zero signature front or...
Here's a Deco table (parts) I found out in the garage.It's abt 16 inches high and is heavy. I'd love for one of our researchers to find a pic of...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Art Deco light fixture,it's 13 inches across. Any suggestions on a great Deco bulb for this piece ? PS-Found in the 'Black Hole'...
10 years later-found my little buddy out in the garage ! I'd love any guesses re his age-the tag on the base says 'Edo', but who knows ? I...
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