I don't think you can use that as a definite way to compare if it is a Lens. He didn't start painting until 1704, the year the enamel pin is...
Two wild guesses. First initial H. then B G or S ziaiuzaemiti or zieiuceueuiti
Here is a Wikipedia page on Bernard Lens III He joined a portrait club in 1704. I think your pin should be researched more. It puts his...
I found a reference to a miniature portrait painting in the Museum date 1746 and signed B.L. for Bernard Lens If it is the same person, your pin...
Very interesting. Thank you Shangus.
According to a Google search lodge 43 is in Pennsylvania.
Definitely open it. If it is a James Van Der Zee print, it could be valuable.
It could be a commemorative item for people who served on that ship, especially plank owners, the original crew on board when the ship was first...
Welcome. I think the furniture people will want more photographs. The open draws from the sides, hinges and the back if possible. When you...
Davey, if the violins had the bows, the bows can be worth more than the violins. Google antique violin bows. Some can go for thousands of...
Is the fur shiny? It is difficult to tell while it is laying down It looks like it may be made with female pelts. Coats made with female pelts...
Thank you for the explanation.
Beautiful! Why are fountain pens more valuable than the ballpoint pens? I have a Mont Blanc ball point that was given to me as a gift when I was...
[ATTACH] It looks like someone used ink that was watered-down and, they were not proficient with the ink or a brush. My best guess, it is on that...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Your photographs are too blurry to give you more information. It was hand colored. However, I can't...
We might be able to tell if was hand painted if you can take a close-up with the macro setting on your camera. In natural light if possible.
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