Looking for the country of origin on this copper tray, 13" diameter , with what looks like pewter or leaded rim ? The center depicts flowers &...
I like the pegged door construction. Unsure on wood type - it might be Northern yellow birch with that grain.
Agree - 1950's -70's vintage that have fairly limited value. Interestingly, there are folks who seek out these type of lamps. A list of what they...
10 times the low estimate - surprising with the mentioned flaws. Is the finish original ? Very nice looking table. i imagine somewhat of a...
Yes, old, 100 years or so as mentioned. What's nice is it's cast iron - in sections. A later example of cast iron objects which were so popular...
PS; I also think it looks like mahogany with the reddish tone. Walnut has more of a light chocolate brown color. But, to be certain, one would...
My first impression is 1940's. It's back looks like sheet plywood which was standard in this era. Nice columns with staggered shelves. . . good...
There always seem to be a fair amount of interest in nice wood bookshelves. they're just so usable - not only for books, but objects of all...
As a teen back in the 70's I used to ride my bike 12 miles to Sam Sloat coins in Westport CT. to buy coins. Coin shops are magical... cigar smoke...
They are anchor lights for a ship or for a barge being towed (sometimes labeled "Not Under Command")....the 360 degree lens indicates this. The...
Wanted some input on dating and country of origin of these . . . just bought the example pictured - it has fully riveted construction (except the...
Yes, a 50's era lamp base. An interpenetration of Victorian design theme (the spelter base looks very much like the 1880-1900 lamp bases. If these...
Looks to be circa 1910. The pegged joints are a nice touch, putting it a notch above many other mass produced oak of the era.
There actually is a niche market for early quartz watches, (though small). Seiko of Japan is a brand that comes to mind. Like many collectibles,...
Looks a lot like the early 20th c. pieces made in Europe of earlier styles of furniture.
Nice first issue. . . never seen the Canadian pressing. I was a bit of an outcast as a teen Elvis fan in the 70's - the day he died, I rode my...
Further research; Seems flags can represent letters of the alphabet and also have individual meaning. . . . See here >...
Thank you 'daveydempsey'
Appears to be a maritime signal flag. Made by Valley Forge Flag Co., circa 1950's. It doesn't match any of the alphabet or number flags [ATTACH]
Pictured, a late 19th c. plaque with inlay of what appears to be a hard substance such as bone ? My question... what are the other materials used...
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