Does anyone recognize this mark, on the base of an art pottery vase? I can make out “original” at the top and “Canada” at the bottom, but can’t...
I have an antique dresser tray, marked as made in Bavaria, with an image on it that I’ve been trying to figure out. As you’ll see, it has what is...
I found this tin penny toy yesterday. Pull the string, and he tips his hat! Now, I’ve been doing some research on it but have run into...
Here’s a strange but, I think, interesting thing I found today - a “foot” store fixture. With a 1932 patent date on the sole, I believe it was...
Can anyone help me date this Nelson McCoy bird dog planter? I’m guessing 1940’s or 1950’s but the more research I do, the more confused I get....
I’m thinking about purchasing an old oil lamp, that was converted a long time ago to electricity. The problem is, while I love the look of the...
I won this sign box at auction yesterday. As you’ll see, it was absolutely filthy when I brought it home. After a thorough clean, rewiring with...
Do we have any Disneyana experts out there? I have an old rug, made by Barrymore Rugs of Toronto, and I’d love to know when it dates to. My best...
I picked up these goggles today because I love their look. They are “Protector” goggles, made by Giuseppe Ratti but, beyond that, researching them...
I’m hoping someone who knows about such things can tell me about this 8” tall doll. For starters, what is it made of? It looks like sawdust mixed...
I’ve been trying to identify the company that manufactured this tin toy of a U.S. Navy F3H-2 Demon fighter jet, without success. The maker’s mark...
Board members were very helpful to me recently identifying a piece of embroidered linen that turned out to be a macassar, something I'd not even...
Does anyone recognize this person? With the motto “Honi soit qui mal y pense” circling her head I believe she’s royalty, but am not sure exactly...
I’ve had this little sculpture for awhile. I believe it’s quite old, and carved out of travertine (Egyptian alabaster) but, otherwise, I know...
This item was found with a bunch of items from the mid-1800’s. It appears to be linen, with embroidered decoration. I’m thinking it might be a...
This cast iron figure of a Revolutionary War-era British soldier was found in the basement of a very old house. With the flat spots and holes on...
I’d love to get some (any!) information about a set of dominoes that I have. As you will see in the pics, they are in a well-oxidized wood box...
I’m completely perplexed about what this item might be. It’s carved from a single piece of dark wood, is hollow, has one big hole and one smaller...
These came from an estate sale, with no history except that they'd been in the family for a long time. They would seem to be toy mother and baby...
Can anyone tell me what this is? My best guess is a tea caddy, as I would expect it to be compartmentalized if it was intended for spices, but I...
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