What I meant was, sell it at scrap-value to someone who can restore it. But even then, if he wants the best price for his scrap, he needs to...
You would have a MUCH higher chance of selling the piano to a dealer or restorer WITH THE IVORY INTACT. It is literally impossible to replace the...
Yeah. Soapstone is REALLY soft. You can almost carve into it with your fingernails. That's why it's used for making things like Chinese seals,...
Looks like soapstone to me (basically solidified talcum powder).
Can you imagine trying to lug that bastard onto an ocean-liner!? As AF said, what you got here is a 'steamer trunk', a large (usually wooden or...
I found the blog of a really hardcore collector online. I've sent her an email to see if she can give me any information about my set!
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The case measures: H: 5.25in. W: 5.5in. D: 9in. Also: Modern, plastic tile (from my mother's set), compared to one of the antique, half-sized...
Aaaah!! That is ADORABLE!! Awww it's sweet!!
Caviar! :P
How's this for fun? 2/3-size miniature antique mahjong set. A complete set of 144 bone-and-bamboo mahjong tiles inside their original...
Pianos are VERY expensive. Even if you have all the pieces, this whole thing will need a COMPLETE overhaul. That would include replacing the...
Yes, for holding fish-bowls, pots, jardinares, etc. Or possibly, for holding kamcheng: [IMG]
Now THIS is a real puzzle!! :o
Yeah, that's what I was worried about. I'm trying to find other ways or I may just leave it. I dunno...It's the Mr Fixit in me. I hate leaving...
Out of curiosity - without using tools or stuff, do you think it's possible to remove the dent below the handle? (Photo #6). I read of a method...
I am aware of the Turbina.
You guys are legendary!! I searched everywhere and couldn't find anything!! Thank you so much for that information!
I bought this today from the local flea-market. I don't know a damn thing about it except what the dealer told me. Apparently it's a Victorian-era...
I finally got my hands on a new jewelry scale and dropped the coin on it. All weighed up and perfect :P
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