A better look at the 3 inch high watercolour portrait of the C.1900 actor Lewis Waller, which appears to be signed in ink, presumably autographed....
Some pictures of the affish stuff at an antiques fair. The creepy old man who seems to have stolen my brain is a deterrent to sales, so Janet...
Of these three mask I think the last one is probably not African, and I have no real idea of the origins of the first two, just that they do seem...
This is a Japanese cigarette case, about 3 inches square, that started life with the gold and silver inlay showing against a near black background...
I think this unmarked silver sphere is possibly Indian. The metal is very thin and you can if not careful, squash it with your fingers. The two...
This hallmarked 4 ounce, 5 inch high cup is adorned with the emblem of the Edinburgh & District Motor Club Ltd. I assume the motto is Scots for...
These look like bronze to me, or possibly patinated brass. There is some yellow metal showing under the edge of the base, enough to eliminate any...
This is a run of the mill Swiss movement, just very small and somewhat boosted in value by the pretty case. The case is silver gilt. You can see...
History in action. I hope. [MEDIA] Yay, it worked. Now to make antiques movies! How much does a steadicam rig cost. I hate 'hosepipe' home...
This looks just like a vesta case without the striking area. It's about the normal size for a vesta, but the odd thing is it is spring loaded...
One of the last items to be looked at in detail, a box of mixed weights with some good points. Nice example of an early trade label dating the...
Early 19th C verge escapement pocket watches are not uncommon although good basic examples tend to start at around $200 now. Anything unusual...
Looks like a nice cup holder with a clear 1895 hallmark, eh? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] But sadly, it's scrap............. with an inch or...
A couple of more or less complete flintlock mechanisms, and a load of springs, cocks and other lock parts. Are these likely to find a market, or...
This is a spelter, 10 inch high model of some famous column, with a thermometer attached, probably a C.1900 tourist souvenir. I have found quite a...
These are very cheap over here. [ATTACH] Not enough clocks on antiquers! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
No real question, just more hoard stuff. And I asked for a metalware forum so lets fill it up a bit. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This is a left/right pair of late 19th C carrige lamps, black painted metal, nothing fancy, but I have a question. The long base part pulls away...
This is about 10 inches across, stamped out of thin brass. Fire mark or what? any ideas welcome. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
What I thought was a good quality but undistinguished ships gimbal mounted candlestick turned out on closer inspection to be engraved H M S Sans...
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