Believe the 'late 19th century' dating is probably right, a lot of the specialty items like nut picks, etc. weren't part of a regular line, so it...
Wow - that's an old post (the pics are Kimo's). Here's a thread on the mystery letters, with reference to some other threads:...
That's one of the 'mystery letters' that appear occasionally on Gorham's flatware, some are weight codes, but not sure if anyone has really firmly...
Wasn't suggesting it was silver, just that those with silver tops are sometimes cannibalized because of the intrinsic value, or even because the...
Looks like the one the OP referenced in post #5... ~Cheryl
Eh, maybe it's a rare occurrence elsewhere, but in my personal experience with writing boxes or lap desks, unless they've just been completely...
That's a nice little travel case, the presence of the leather on the interior flap was usually a sign of good quality, and nice that the fabric...
As a kid, I loved spinach so much, Mom would bribe me with promise of getting the leftover spinach for dessert (my brothers finally clued me in)....
Fessenden. ~Cheryl
Thanks, Shiloh - a new patent to add to my files, and more evidence of the interaction between silver manufacturers. I had an 1870s-80s syrup jug...
Looks to me like an 1880ish pewter or Britannia-metal mounted enamelware syrup jug, suppose it could be European but I'd guess American - pretty...
It's a lancet (lanzett) style spoon, shouldn't date earlier than late 18th century, more common in the first half of the 19th century. ~Cheryl
Geez - it's just a little chart a chain-mail jewelry-maker put on her site to illustrate the new wire she's using. Personally, the only place I...
Personally, see no reason to think this is other than an early 20th century piece, most likely sold as a glove box, as Fig suggested, it's a...
Turkish filigree, used in their small tea glasses - should be tested, but probably silver, the sets are most likely glass... ~Cheryl
This piece is, as already said, a modern novelty item - but while intended for table service, a 'nef' wouldn't have to be wheeled (the name is...
Some do have value, especially the larger ones, and artists/crafters like them, will pay some decent prices for mixed lots... ~Cheryl...
More likely a 'fruitwood finish' - I remember similar caned 'Italian Provincial' chairs from the '60s-70s, usually upholstered in velvet (often...
Joe, have been aching to comment on your art purchases, but what you do with your money is really no one's business but your own, however, with...
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=u59807498 http://www.worldgallery.co.uk/art-print/marcel-dyf-peonies-in-a-medici-vase-45314 ~Cheryl
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