I wondered if the river is the Rhine, with Germany on one side and Holland on the other, but I know there are windmills in Germany, too...
Thanks, Debora.
Thanks but no, not hobby painted. It’s a product of the Josef Seltmann factory:...
I have an antique dresser tray, marked as made in Bavaria, with an image on it that I’ve been trying to figure out. As you’ll see, it has what is...
I found this tin penny toy yesterday. Pull the string, and he tips his hat! Now, I’ve been doing some research on it but have run into...
Thanks, Debora. Good to know!
Here’s a strange but, I think, interesting thing I found today - a “foot” store fixture. With a 1932 patent date on the sole, I believe it was...
I notice 1.49 handwritten on the label. This would be the original price, I presume?
Thank you, Janettekay. I guess mine is “white” but it’s more of a cream colour, in reality.
Super, thanks!
Thank you, Joe. This is my second piece of McCoy pottery, now, which I suppose is the start of a collection. I should probably invest in the book...
Can anyone help me date this Nelson McCoy bird dog planter? I’m guessing 1940’s or 1950’s but the more research I do, the more confused I get....
Thank you, Aquitane! The lamp in the link you sent is very similar to the one I’m considering, in size and design. I’m a little shocked by how...
I’m thinking about purchasing an old oil lamp, that was converted a long time ago to electricity. The problem is, while I love the look of the...
No, I had no idea!
Thank you, Debora! That’s great information. I especially like that the Norman Rockwell painting of the son is entitled “That Musical Pal of...
I won this sign box at auction yesterday. As you’ll see, it was absolutely filthy when I brought it home. After a thorough clean, rewiring with...
Thanks. He just looks like the original Donald to me, before Disney changed his beak and enlarged his eyes in 1936.
Thanks! Good to know it really is early, and not something from the 1970’s made to look old.
Do we have any Disneyana experts out there? I have an old rug, made by Barrymore Rugs of Toronto, and I’d love to know when it dates to. My best...
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