Just wondering if a forum member might know anything about this interesting metal detecting find. It appears to be one half of a belt buckle....
Thanks. I found a great reference for bark canoes online, at:...
Tweren’t me! You must be remembering someone else’s canoe. Maybe this one? http://www.antiquers.com/threads/na-miniature-birch-bark-canoe-redux.5184/
I picked up this miniature birch bark canoe from a picker friend. At 30” long, it’s quite large, and appears to have a fair bit of age to it....
Okay, will give it a try!
Thanks. Not sure if dark coloured build up is old furniture wax, or varnish. Guess I’ll make some tests in spots where, if something goes wrong,...
Thanks for the recommendation. I’m in Canada, about an hour north of Toronto. Will look up this Restor-a-Finish!
Thank you! Looks like this company was in business from the 1870’s until well into the 20th Century.
You’re probably right. The case is structurally fine, and I’m so grateful to have got it home without breaking anything, especially the flawed,...
Picked up an old glass and oak display case today, to display my treasures in. Did some research and found that maker, Jones Bros & Co of Toronto,...
Great suggestion, as the fire dogs in the linked pages do appear to be a match. I can’t see the selling price for the Worthpoint ones but am...
Wonderful - thank you! I like the Tudor roses, and an even happier with them being real antiques.
This pair of cast iron andirons was found this weekend at a yard sale. I’ve searched online but have had had no luck finding finding a matching...
Thank you, Roaring20s! Such a shame the lamp itself is missing.
Found this interesting item at a garage sale this weekend. Looks quite old to me. Lamp shade? If so, for what type of lamp? It’s glass, so I’m...
Thank you, Fid! I hadn’t found this page yet, which seems to be quite authoritative. It’s good to see there was a time when Porsgrund porcelain...
I found this little traditional Norwegian ale bowl today but am confused about when it might date to. As you’ll see, it has two different pottery...
He believes its walrus ivory, but I’m leaning towards marine shell.
Thanks, All_Fakes. Good to know!
I’ve looked at this spot carefully with a loupe, but there are no marks. Just a lot of old crud! [IMG]
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