Looking for info on the MILCAST company ? lamp base marked 'Milcast - copyright 1926' & 'MG33' [ATTACH]
I'd just add that there is no tiger oak, but quarter-sawn oak. Tiger maple exists and is how the term was applied by folks to oak. Certain maple...
What's nice about honest, well made chairs that have minimal value is that folks who appreciate them, can own them for just a few dollars - there...
Yes, the small bottles are ink wells. The taller one with stopper is a Hutchinson type soda circa 1890.
Mid 20th century...looks like birch or maple - finish is shot. Likely would cost $250. plus to redo fabric and refinish. would have to be a loved...
Hey, it's a nice ship. The longer I buy relics, the more I say to myself, if I like it - buy it !
This ship has square rigged sails, so it's not a schooner. It's variation of a Barque sailing vessel... these sort of models started being made...
Some of these mid 20th c. chairs are just darn neat - withstand heavy use and never moan or groan. . recently found a very similar one made by...
The faces do have a Scandinavian look.... thanks for everyone's input.[ATTACH]
What would be the likely origin of these and who do they represent ? [ATTACH] They are hand carved oak, 23 inches tall... my sense is they seem to...
Also believe it to be, made circa 1960's era..... and I'd be very surprised if it was made of brass as mentioned above - likely a cast spelter...
Agree.... looks 1910-20. Unless you can locate an identifying mark underneath, determining the maker will be tough.
He has a customer base with deep pockets. . . always has great antiques for auction. I've sold a few items through him and his brother's...
Generally speaking - how late did the use of mortise & tenon with peg door construction go to on built in cupboards and cabinets in the U.S....
At the end of the day, I guess 'Baroque style' is the term to apply to 19th century pieces since there was no large scale popular demand for it...
Will eventually track down a movement, dial w/bezel. Has the traditional system of back plate joining to the movement/dial via rods. French...
Sorry for the delay in replying . . . it's a recent purchase, no makings but I Assume French, has a creature on all four corners pretty...
Very pretty chairs. . I agree, the fabric's pattern competes with the form of the chairs. Question. . whats the difference between Baroque...
On a ca. 1890 brass clock case. . . dragon, griffin, dog or other ?[ATTACH]
It ultimately will come down to the fine print in the store owners insurance policy. Many years ago the shop I was selling items in was robbed by...
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