I found this unusual, large, heavy ring today. The metal tests as slightly over 70% silver, and the orange stone appears to be agate. The ring has...
Thank you!
Today I stumbled upon this large stoneware jug in a local antique shop. With its spout and threaded stoneware plug, I’ve never seen anything quite...
Interesting. I had assumed the toy was supposed to represent a Japanese carrier, but the green and gray camouflage is quite British-looking. The...
I found this toy aircraft carrier recently. Made of wood and quite crude, it’s marked “Made in Japan” on the bottom, so I believe it is a...
Very interesting - thank you, Rob Langdon! Looks to be a match to mine, but found in a shipwreck on the opposite side of the world. Amazing.
Just wondering if a forum member might know anything about this interesting metal detecting find. It appears to be one half of a belt buckle....
Thanks. I found a great reference for bark canoes online, at:...
Tweren’t me! You must be remembering someone else’s canoe. Maybe this one? http://www.antiquers.com/threads/na-miniature-birch-bark-canoe-redux.5184/
I picked up this miniature birch bark canoe from a picker friend. At 30” long, it’s quite large, and appears to have a fair bit of age to it....
Okay, will give it a try!
Thanks. Not sure if dark coloured build up is old furniture wax, or varnish. Guess I’ll make some tests in spots where, if something goes wrong,...
Thanks for the recommendation. I’m in Canada, about an hour north of Toronto. Will look up this Restor-a-Finish!
Thank you! Looks like this company was in business from the 1870’s until well into the 20th Century.
You’re probably right. The case is structurally fine, and I’m so grateful to have got it home without breaking anything, especially the flawed,...
Picked up an old glass and oak display case today, to display my treasures in. Did some research and found that maker, Jones Bros & Co of Toronto,...
Great suggestion, as the fire dogs in the linked pages do appear to be a match. I can’t see the selling price for the Worthpoint ones but am...
Wonderful - thank you! I like the Tudor roses, and an even happier with them being real antiques.
This pair of cast iron andirons was found this weekend at a yard sale. I’ve searched online but have had had no luck finding finding a matching...
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