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How to get help on the Collectibles and Arts board

Everyone here is a volunteer. All are eBay users, buyers and sellers, willing to give time and energy to help one another. The information provided helps sellers make more money, helps buyers make better choices, and helps collectors better appreciat...

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Sepia Toned Prints from Colombia

We have several of these prints from Colombia and one is shown here. Size is about 13" x 19½". They are on paper. I would like to know:- What is the correct term for these?- What is the artist's name?Many thanks in advance for your help.

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Resolved! Help with Asian characters on plate

I'm hoping that someone might be able to translate the Asian characters on this plate. It appears to be hand painted and measures 4 3/4" in diameter. I'm not sure if I am showing it in the correct orientation. Any help would be appreciated and thank ...

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Help with Two Part Inquiry: Pipe & Owl

Was hoping for a little help with these 2 items... The First: a carved meerschaum pipe with gilt-metal mounted amber hinged top (not sure if I'm wording this correctly?). Any thoughts on origin and initial 'T' at front? Not sure if this can be a hint...

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Looking for Ideas on Subject of This Painting

Found this painting at a local sale with no info on subject or artist and would appreciate your thoughts - is this a Native American woman or a Mexican woman? The artist's name is Rose, which I think tends to rule out a Mexican artist (I would expect...

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Non Payment from Deadbeat Buyers

Terrible, people can bid on something, win, and then not pay with no recourse. I can't even leave negative feedback?? You selling platform is a joke and only protects deadbeat non paying buyers and says screw you to the sellers who pay an exohbatant ...

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Deadbeat Buyers who don't pay (2 this week!!)

Terrible, people can bid on something, win, and then not pay with no recourse. I can't even leave negative feedback?? Your selling platform is a joke and only protects deadbeat non-paying buyers and says screw you to the sellers who pay an exorbitant...

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Any info: Lidded Pitcher, hunting theme- only mark is ‘U4’

Haven’t been able to come up with much that looks close. Lots of 19th century plated water pitchers / claret jugs that look similar, but no hunting theme with doggos like this one. I went over it with a loupe and the only mark I spotted was this “U4”...

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Resolved! Triple-Signed

Hello! I have a numbered print (505/950) that has 2 signatures. One is a pre-print and the other is pencil. It is matted and framed. On the back there is a penciled autograph from the artist "To Bill: With the best of regards, Larry" and also a addit...

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Heads up! On an important art show.

While looking for jpgharvs brass oval container I came across this show which might be of interest to art lovers here.https://thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/afterlives-recovering-the-lost-stories-of-looted-art

Faux Hallmarks "silver" Match Box

    Hi all! I'm curious if anyone else has come across this kind of "rare because of fake marks" item before. The first three images are mine, and the last is an example that hasn't had the plating scrubbed from the crest. The box is about the size a...

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18th C. Colonial Piece?

Can someone please help me ID the who, what, when, where, etc. of this tinned-copper/brass piece? Appears to be Colonial, but I could be wrong, possibly used for tobacco or tea?? The piece is decorated with what appears to be a crest(?) with confront...

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Payment Problem

Some buyers can't to play with debit cards. I'm also facing this problem and this is a common problem in ebay.

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