Thanks, Komokwa. Shame about the missing beadwork. I ended up paying $60 CAD, though, and at that price I’m grateful for what’s left!
Here are a few more photos of this object, in case they’re of interest. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
$75 Canadian
This item appeared today in a local antique shop. At first I thought it was a bone fid for working with rope but, after a bit of research, I’m now...
There’s a patent date on the top of this one - December 3, 1861. Of course, on the base there could be more.
Thanks, Drew. I’ve got the picker this lamp came from trying to find the missing base and burner. While it’s probably too much to hope that he...
Thanks! I felt the same when I first saw it. After some research, I’m pretty sure it was a pierhead lamp that would have marked a hazard to...
Thanks, Frank. Navigation lights are normally made so that they’re visible only from certain angles, like the second lamp pictured above. If...
One more pic of the second lamp: [ATTACH]
Found this lamp which is a different design but from the same maker and era. Also, has the same maker’s plaque and red lens. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I recently found this nautical lamp, made by Felthousen & Russell of Buffalo, NY. It has a patent date of 1861 and I believe it likely dates to...
This is just a small figurine of a zebra and foal but I find it interesting as it appears to be quite old and made of an early plastic. The...
Not long ago, I acquired this Native American corn husk doll at a country auction. I believe it has a fair bit of age, but was likely a tourist...
There are mounting holes on the back, so could be hung on the wall.
Thank you, Debora. Much newer than I thought!
This lamp appeared today in a local antique shop. While it looks old, i.e. 1940’s or 1950’s, i have my doubts as the paper label inside appears to...
Thanks. I’ve also seen uniforms for nine or ten-year-old kids, but this one is tiny, for a three or four-year-old. Sure wish I had a period photo...
Thanks! The Quebec service number fits with the Three Rivers - Trois Rivieres - Regiment.
Yes. Specifically, it’s modelled after the 1937 Pattern battledress.
Size 9
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