My brain almost without fail goes the old school route automatically. That’s a good idea! I still reach for a pen and paper for phone numbers...
Would a sterno go under this or is it something else? No marks anywhere, it’s silver plated. Might could be used as a plant stand if you had the...
Might be able to get a cheap little mirror on handle. Like what a dentist would use but maybe they make them for automotive or machinist purposes...
I’ve sold a couple sets picked up cheap or in lots. Yours do look a bit nicer.
Fantastic stick!!! I have a good sized collection and pickup interesting ones when the price is right. I only have one Asian one so far. I’d guess...
Wow, that’s nice! How tall? Can you get a loupe on the small mark?
Turned out to be faux as faux can be. No UV needed. Spacers cheap pot metal and badly oxidized. Oh well!
I’ve heard the ballast thing too and nearly mentioned it. I’ve had a few provincial pieces listed for years. Mine don’t have much if any...
I have heard that term too now that you mention it!
I’ll say! Legend has it the Apache would say “hoy ve” on the rare occasion they were defeated in battle. Could be something there.
Often described as “provincial”, made for the average folk out in the country to store food in. I’d guess 1800-1900 somewhere. Probably worth...
Wondered the same.
In fairness a brass/bronze ring could look like that after about 6 months in the ground depending on conditions. Doesn’t look ancient to me based...
I hadn’t even thought of it until you said something but there are theorists who posit that Native Americans originated from one of the most...
Here’s a few sold examples in that “fancy” style yours is. Not sure what it’s called when there is fancy silver work around the center stone? If...
Without looking through the current listings I’m sure that you’re right. Coincidentally last night I was looking through a lot of NA jewelry I...
Look at this screenshot, clearly there’s a boatload of the good stuff just a click away ;p. 1,100+ results for “old pawn Native American...
Getting someone to use scientific methods to authenticate the age would be very difficult I’d imagine, as you said. Finding a dealer with years of...
Looked like pottery to me as well.
If you have a massive amount of this stuff it may be worth tracking down a dealer in artifacts of this era in your region. You may be able to pay...
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