Was detecting near a 19th century private road and this popped up. I had never seen a a button back like this with the cross bar. I’m guessing...
Saw this for sale just now. I couldn’t figure out what I was looking at for a moment. I thought it was a miniature painting of a desert landscape...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Not of much consequence but anyone know this makers mark via the little charm/tag.
This came in a collection I purchased a few years back. I posted another from the collection recently. This carving captured my imagination...
Not really sure what this is? A mould or model/form? Marked Mossberg Mfg Co. 281. Any ideas? There’s the Mossberg firearm company but there could...
Apologies if I’ve posted this before. I don’t think I have. I’ve always wondered the origin. I guess it’s effectively just a letter opener or page...
Was hoping our Inuit specialists might be able to help ID the marks on this one. I purchased a good size collection a few years ago off a social...
Grabbed this yesterday on whim. Hoping someone can explain the tassels or ties emanating from the reverse? Around 70% of the homes contents were...
I was looking for a couple spoons I sold recently and came upon this one. I honestly don’t recall even owning it. No clue when or where it came...
Since my last two posts were in regards to British silver and since he has been on my mind I figured I’d make an RIP post for Michael. I know some...
What a spectacular collection and interesting story here! https://youtu.be/INCBlYbdn0U?si=DEtuchO-s9tVeNE2 The triple snuff and the wine taster...
How is this best explained? Not mine, don’t have better photos, just curious. Looks to be silver hallmarks, just lacking the city mark. It was...
A great video produced to advertise an upcoming Dreweatts auction. [MEDIA] I’d like everything. The chips and parasol handle are the ones I’m...
This spoon seems to have been recreated somewhat often. I didn’t see any examples with the mark mine has. Others have modern Dutch sword marks and...
Anyone recognize this slightly unpleasant piece? It looks like if Mark Twain was an old Native American lady kind of. Not mine. I’m just curious....
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Solely interested to know what technique is employed here? Framed so I can’t see the back. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
A great look at the reservation, the crafts and trades, the people and their clothing, and jewelry. [MEDIA]
Slightly cringey narration, but not too bad considering it’s over 70 years old. Produced for the Santa Fe Railway. I’m only halfway through but I...
Unsure what these are, but they are fantastic. Figured fence or gate topper made the most sense. I see some similar objects are curtain rod ends....
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