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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...

Need help identifying old pie crust table

Can anyone give me any details on this table? Value, year, origin etc.

Resolved! Help ID what was this silver jar used for?

A Chinese antique dealer who sold pocket watches gave it to me.In China, European silverware is sold by weight. This one is very light and cannot be sold for much, 1g sell about 1.5USD, so it was given to me. But I don’t know what this thing was used...

Circa 1900 Japanese Porcelain Mark

I found this small dish in the $1.00 booth at a flea market. It actually cleaned up pretty well in spite of some minor condition issues. The mark appears to be late 1800's or early 1900's Japanese but, my search through the databases didn't turn it u...

Help ID this postal cancel mark

Wondering what this mark is called ? Any help appreciated

does ebay still have a community page for help identifing an item?

I have a pottery art piece & not familiar with maker's mark

Resolved! Cast iron bench parts ? What are they pls

I have 4 cast iron pieces here and not sure what they are. A piece of a bench. Not sure. Any help is appreciated. Thx a lot.

Help Identify Silver Cups

I have a set of six of these vintage cups but don't really know their function. Mint Julep? I don't know if real silver or brand, there are no markings on them. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Resolved! EAPG or Mid Century Emerald Green Glass Tumblers - Maker?

I recently got these nice emerald green glass tumblers. I have looked at all of the major glass makers and have had no luck in determining the maker or pattern. Any ideas?

The Comet Keen-Edge Knife, No. 2 1930's

Found this information online, this belonged to my grandfather. No box pretty good condition, just cant find the value anywhere. Any ideas? The Comet Keen-Edge Knife, No. 2 is a fascinating piece of cutlery with a history dating back to the 1930s. Wh...

Resolved! Need help in identifying the makers.

Hi there, I need help in identifying the makers ? Below is th picture. Thank you so much in advance.

Resolved! Need help in identifying the makers.

Hi there, I need help in identifying the makers ? Below is the picture. Thank you so much in advance. The air pollution here in Beijing is serious, the sulfur dioxide content is high, and silverware will turn black after a few years.It may not be ea...

FAKE items are being sold on EBAY

Hello there,I am collector of Carruth Studio pieces and have been for over 10 years. There is a seller on eBay that is trying to promote their piece as a Carruth when I in fact know it is a FAKE. Months ago I did contact the seller (of the first eBay...

Resolved! Help with 1954 Singer Sewing Machine

I know nothing about sewing machines. I found this one at an estate sale and before I list it for sale I'd like to know how it operates, and if it is missing something. The ones I've seen online have either a hand crank or a belt that I assume attach...

Resolved! Help identifying this type of needlework

I've never seen this type of needlework before and am wondering what to call it.

Maxine

I'm worried about Maxine. Her last email to me was a few weeks ago and she said she was on a 25' tether to help her breathe. No answer to a few emails I've sent. Have any of you regulars heard from her? Fingers crossed that she is OK.