Supposedly it was the only "L" shaped mission in Ca. I'm wondering if Deakins negative got reversed and that's the other leg?? Thank you for...
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I obtained this painting at an estate sale last year. Maybe I can find out more about it and maybe the name of the artist. The painting measures...
Well, it looks like I've been outvoted. Perhaps the backside can be polished to see what the un-oxidized metal looks like? Looks pretty bad as is....
I disagree with those who hold that the name should not be removed. It's flaking off slowly now and before long will be gone and/or unreadable. I...
Very nice piece. I'm with bronwen on the silver being low grade (80%-). I always polish pieces like this so I can see what the oxidized metal...
Thanks for posting the backside of the garnet pieces. Because of the construction I would place these pieces at about 1880 + or -. And yes they...
Can you put in photos of backside of necklace and bracelet?
Casters on Laura's look very modern and not original.
Well, for those of you who might be watching this thread I have an update. I,ve taken "2manybooks" advice of post 3/2/19 and contacted Lisa Duncan...
Next to last option: Assume that screw is not savable. Take a small, sharp chisel and place at edge of screw face. Tap chisel with small hammer....
Oh, and the way, some of those old safes were fitted with chemical containers (tear gas?) to thwart safe crackers.
An easy solution that I heard of was to turn the safe upside down and the locking lever would disengage. Never tested this out though, and...
Boy that photo of E.F.Sorensen reproduction lamp of "i need help" is almost an exact twin to your lamp except for 2 things: 1. the bottom of the...
The tall gimballed lamp is probably the oldest one there. It certainly looks all original, including the glass shade. Because of its height I...
It looks like the light switch is the high one. The lower switch(?) which is attached to the pointy tool may be a key may serve another purpose?...
The eagle/date must be important, perhaps commemorating a major naval battle or action by the U.S. navy?
I like military hats. But, does it strike anyone else that it has a large date on the side? Did the make hats to be worn for just that year?
I agree with "any jewelry". Very nice piece. Note that there is very little wear on the links. That all the links are soldered shows that it is a...
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