I think I have a date for this 6 inch vase (one of two we have) but would appreciate a second opinion. Thanks, Steve. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Two of these have the name of a shop but the maker isn't identified. The pottery style is quite distinctive but what were they used for? The only...
Looked at our collection of reference books and, rather than admiring the learned ones, considered which ones we use regularly. They only partly...
This deep footed plate/shallow bowl was described as having cornflower heads and gilding in the manner of Swansea. I don't recognise it as a...
Found 3 of these at auction recently, never before seen a cup with such a curious latticed foot and unable to find other examples. Each has a...
There is history to this. Found in an auction lot, presumed inert! Then saw Paul Laidlaw pick up a similar item on Antiques road trip and he...
The replacement of blue collar jobs by robots and the increasing substitution of robot workers for white collar posts are facts, not science...
At a recent auction we bought several pieces of interesting pottery including an anti slavery jug, a della robbia charger, a clews & co chameleon...
With knees and back preventing close inspection of some auction lots on the floor I photo all lots as back up to those I visually inspect at the...
Just trying to get a feel for how you view original photos and other ephemera. Do you get put off by watermarks or do you agree that the vendor...
This is a detail from a photo I bought recently which shows the army of occupation guard of honour outside Cologne cathedral in Sep 1919 awaiting...
This 1942 photo was the main reason I recently bought a large album. Can you identify the (1) group of fighters, (2) the countries involved and...
While it may not have quite the value of its Victorian big brother I'd still be grateful to know who made this 3 inch tall (lead?) replica of a...
Went to open the back to only to find that I would have to take clock apart to get at the gubbins inside. Heavy, 2.1kg, 4.5 pounds! Looks like...
Gilt metal, 2.75" diameter, 1.5 inch deep. Reveal on Sunday ;) [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Hand painted vase with hand painted overglaze mark to base. Looks similar to some continental marks but having trouble identifying. Is this a...
As promised here are the cricket items I could not resist buying. Two things jumped out at me when I saw these. Firstly, the rare skeleton...
"Anyone Can Do It - Absolutely no Danger" Don't think I'll be listing this on Ebay ;) [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
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