How does the smaller one (on the left) open up? The one on the right just looks like a standard small set of drawers.
It's impossible to tell what they are because there's no photograph of the WHOLE thing. If I could see it entirely, I bet I could tell what it is.
A piece of furniture like this will have what's called a lever lock inside it. I'm guessing that the lock is nothing very extensive, so probably...
I can post new pictures if anyone wants them.
What you've got here is a bureau, also called a fall-front desk, a slant-top desk or a drop-front desk. The interior pigeon-holes need to stand...
I've compared the hallmarks. It's not Jacques Cartier.
Here's your answer: [IMG] ...wow...there's...quite a lot missing!!
I would call it a field whistle or something. I dunno. A police or military whistle would have markings on it of some kind if it was officially...
Nice whistle. Probably made of some manner of natural material. Exactly what, I'll leave up to other people. Not a police whistle, but probably...
[IMG] My current straight razor. Made in Germany. Full hollow-grind. Ivory scales. From about 1880.
I have used a straight razor every day for the past five years.
So what's your opinion on mine, SA? Is it a pharmaceutical mortar? Or just a regular mortar? Old? Or new?
What sorta things would you be looking/not looking for?
Hi SA, Sorry for the late reply. I was out all day. Here's some better pictures: [IMG] The pestle stands up perfectly straight inside the...
...yes...the quote feature works just fine...?
The exterior of the mortar and pestle are rough and nubbly and they look like they've got a lot of impact dents, but the ball at the bottom of the...
If it was me, I'd be scrubbing that until it sparkled!!
Ah sorry, I didn't see it. That's good, then. That means it's still functional.
As a collector of antique writing equipment (just in case all those posts about writing slopes isn't a hint), I would say that this would be best...
So it's legal to own/collect swordsticks, but illegal to carry them in public?
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