The underside of the Cooke & Kelvey case has a piece of paper glued onto it. I only just noticed it. It says: "M... J.T. Caldwell" (presumably...
If it's celluloid, I'd watch out with that pin.
Thanks Aquitaine. I don't profess to being much of a collector, but I now have eight pairs!
The lenses on the Jockey Club binoculars were scratched. The lenses on the trashed binoculars were in surprisingly good condition. As they were...
You're very welcome, cxgirl. I wanted to post a different video, actually, but I couldn't find it, so that'll have to do!! AF, correct me if...
Today's antique-shop purchase: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Research tells me that Cooke & Kelvey was established as a...
I see we still haven't reached a consensus. So is this brass, or bronze, in your opinions? And is it old? Or not? Pre-1900? Pre-1950? 1800s? I...
Well that's what I thought, as well. If it was modern, wouldn't they try and make it look all perfect and pretty? I don't think so. That's why I...
Thanks for the answers, everyone!! I've always wanted a brass mortar & pestle. When I saw this, I had to have it. My own gut-feeling is that...
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The bases, as requested: [IMG]
No marks on the mortar or the pestle. They both have that rough texture on them. Pestle: 7in. high/long. Mortar: 4in. high, 5in across at the mouth.
[IMG] Salutations, good sir, mistress! How might I aid thee? If thou wilt give me thine ingredients, smite them I shall, 'til they's be nothing...
I had (and sold) one like that which was dated as being Victorian/Edwardian, around 1900. But it was a bit more elaborate than this one.
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You're damn right! Pack up your posts and get outta here by sundown! Y'hear!? Or we'll ride you outta here on a rail! It's a lovely walking...
lol. Pear cased watches... Everyone knows they were housed in apples. It's a lovely clock, though. Friend must be proud to have it.
What do you mean 'like Shangas's'?
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[IMG] Sterling silver watch-fob? Check. Sterling silver watch-chain? Check. Sterling silver watch?...Still Looking. And I may be looking for...
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