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I can't bear to discard things like this. My general practice is to fold them and put them inside an old book for the next person to puzzle over,...
These have been widely reproduced. Next thing to check after the screws is how well the two halves meet. Originals have a much tighter join...
It may not be solid brass so you may not want to polish it until you're sure. It could be a brass wash on spelter. I'd scratch-test it in an...
Got this one a month ago at the auction for a longtime collector/trader. Helpfully labelled "Gizmo." [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
1935 Seagrave fire truck. This one is single-legged. I didn't think it was substantial enough for this application, but apparently was. [ATTACH]
Ouch! When I signed up I didn't realize Antiquers had a criminal justice system! I promise, the proceeds will be used to support the poor (me.)...
I confess that I hadn't considered that they might have been legitimately deaccessioned. The previous owner worked for a defense-contracting...
Recently bought 'contents of shed' from a widow. I gave a fair price and will have to hustle to make it work. I've found a fair amount of...
I can vaguely recall my Norwegian Great-Grandmother (who came here from Norway in the late 19th century) telling a story about similar creatures....
To clarify, these are not arrowheads. Bow/Arrow technology is generally less than 1500 years old in most of the US. Flint arrowheads are...
Colander pestle. Some do have pointed ends.
Some of it used to be so very good. Sincere arguments between respectful parties can be positive for everyone. I think a certain...
Trying to ID this scrapyard pick. Cast malleable iron. 11 inches tall and the inside bore when closed is about 7-3/8 inches. Leather softeners...
I have a few of these around myself, and will be curious to see what yours looks like with a finish. I'd try the various options on the underside...
Looks like aluminum cornflakes to me. Radar-foiling chaff? Packaged to come outa some kindof cannon.....
Usually the irons will have marks. Usually near the top, on either side. It may be small and/or faint. Of course, irons can be sometimes...
The mailman staggered to the door about a half-hour ago. Since then I've felt like a kid on Christmas morning. What a wonderful lot of items!...
I can't seem to figure out how to send a PM..... Anyone? Thanks.
How thick are those end-caps? If you have enough thickness left overall, soldering would be a 'legitimate' repair, IMO. Get a look inside to...
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