Never got caught up in collecting things made to be collectible. I do look out for such things I can make some money on. Last year I attended an...
They say that studio pottery is the next great thing in pottery collecting. This shows that that time is at hand. However, studio potters were...
Definitely not Fulper. I do think North Carolina in origin. Maybe an early Cole piece?
I think probably late 19th or early 20th century. Do appear to be tarnished brass. At first I thought maybe worn silverplate but close-ups make...
I think it is modern and made to look old. Maybe from Mexico or even India. I think you paid less than original retail so, if for yourself, you...
Gerry, Sounds like you have done your homework and are at the stage where you need an expert opinion. My comments were not meant to diminish the...
It is very Field and Stream in genre and execution. I would think this dates to the 60s or 70s so could be an illustration for such a magazine....
Just found that the image is Our Lady of Guadalupe so my thoughts about this being Mexican are correct. I imagine this was created as a complete...
My first thought is Mexican or other Latin country. Really doesn't look that old to me. Just done in a rustic style. That staple joinery at the...
Really have not found all that much other than cheap furniture to fix up. A couple exceptions are this painting and a hand painted Christmas...
Anything is possible and if you are absolutely sure of the provenance, far be it from me to dispute it. All I can say is that it is atypical for...
These wood mounted prints with heavy acrylic coating were very popular in the 70s. While it is certainly possible that it is older, I sincerely...
1700 - 1730 would be 18th century. I understand how you came up with the date based on the gun but think that could be erroneous if someone were...
The reason to hold it to the light is to be able to see laid and chain lines indicative of early papers. Here is what it should look like. [IMG]
Would say acid etched. Appears that a stencil was used to create the pattern.
Ivars, Thanks for posting the film. I see that the maker has the same last name as yours. Your father? I had looked all over for it at one...
I think from the above, you can pin down the date pretty closely. As for value, it depends somewhat where you are, venue for selling, how quickly...
Table could be late 19th century. However, I wonder about the configuration. The skirt with the dovetail corners and plank top don't really seem...
I am on the fence with this one. Don't think it is any earlier than Victorian but don't think it is completely modern either. I realize that...
Well, it's not from the Titanic. I would say 70s - 80s lounge chair. Agree that if this is leather you might have something. Maybe Italian. In...
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