Hello This came into my local thrift in Chicago and neither employees nor shoppers know what it is, so its a bit of a debate. Its wood, about 12...
Ok thank you very much Janet, most appreciated. I guess it was in production for at least 6 years then. There seem to be a fair amount of...
My understanding is this daffodil bowl/pot is listed in Skillmans' Sanfords Guide to The Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Co. and it was part of the...
Thanks for responding. These chairs are fairly common but its good to know theyre oak. I was hoping the cutout pattern on the chairback would be...
Hi Antiquers, Low priority request. I recently purchased these two chairs from a thrift in Chicago, IL. The seat is about 14x18" and they are...
Yes thank you, I get it now. What an introduction to the vagueries of Russian silverware.. I perhaps wasnt too timid to ask - but was afraid I...
I was kind of curious about the same thing but was too timid to ask....
I *think* according to articolo7.html that the maker is A. Yahainov
Thank you for that observation about the monograph being Art Nouveau - I agree and didnt think of that. I have been going to this shop 2-4x a...
Ok thank you again. I think time has obscured any hallmark that looks like these but its good to know what it once looked like, most appreciated....
Oh good detective work. I do see "Maker's mark "АЯ" (Cyrillic)" very clearly on my spoon like on this other spoon. They do look like the same...
Thank you so much ladies. It is fascinating learning from you. Im thrilled to learn it is an Italian mid 20th century salt spoon. Even with a...
oh shoot what a keen eye you have Bakersgma! I did not even notice that punch next to the 800 number. Ill see if I can get a better photograph...
Hello fellow Antiquers, Trying to identify this little spoon, and its purpose. For salt, medicinal powders, snuff? I included it next to a...
Thank you for your kindness. I live in Chicago, and there are a fair amount of Russians/Ukranians, etc here so somehow this found its way into...
Thank you so very much Any Jewelry! It didnt dawn on me (clearly) that the 84 meant 84 zol. = 875/1000. Thank you for steering me in the proper...
Hello fellow antiquers, I know nothing about spoons but like to collect them. Just trying to figure out where I might start to identify this...
I am pretty sure I paid to learn on this one - but was hoping someone could confirm these are polymer clay beads, if possible. I noticed one of...
I never cease to be amazed by how quickly and accurately my questions are answered, many thanks to everyone! I am wondering how on earth you...
I purchased this old print with a nice wood frame and am trying to determine the subject matter and/or age/or wood type. Im guessing its at least...
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