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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...

Can someone tell me how to look-up the initials of a weaver on a Longaberger basketr

Is there a database of Longaberger weavers initial converted to a Name? I'd like to identify the maker of my Longaberger basket.

gilt enamel icon figure

Can anyone tell me how old this 3 3/8" high Russian orthodox? gilt enamel icon figure might be? Thank you! David

Resolved! Art Nouveau? Deco? Help with table lamp

Hi..was wondering if this would be considered art deco or nouveau table lamp. I don't see any makers mark. Heavy bronze? Mushroom shade green with white interior. Any guess as to maker may be? Thank you for any response given.

Resolved! Help with translation on Russian wood egg

I have another Russian piece that I need help with. Best pic I could get of the "signature" on the bottom.A babushka holding a samovar. Not a nesting egg. It is solid wood.Thanks!

Resolved! Need help identifying the artist signature on the bottom of this piece of pottery

Need help identifying the artist signature on the bottom of this piece of pottery. Looks like KSA? or KCA?

Kiddush Silver Cup

I bought this silver cup from a charity shop on ebay, I do believe that it is Sterling Silver but hallmarks are long gone except one which looks like G A. (I am guessing its a makers mark but can't find anything similar) There is some damage to the b...

Resolved! Can anyone tell me what this is called?

No idea what this is called. Can anyone tell what it is? Greatly appreciated.

Trying to identify Sunday Comics characters in an art print - also artist intials JZS?

Picked up a vintage print recently and can't identify all the comics characters or the artist. Any help would be appreciated. The Peanuts characters are a given, as are Dennis and Ruff, Billy from Family Circus and Nancy / Sluggo. I need help with th...

Resolved! What would this piece of furniture be called?

Does anyone out there happen to know what this piece of furniture is?Oak, dropdown glass doors on three sides, and a detachable tray on top.I've never seen anything like it!

Resolved! Identifying a vase? AND MARK

Type, Year and ID mark help think one name is Beth Alder but cant fiend this name . Hand painted sea shells Thanks for any help

Need help identifying brush pot and stand

I’m asking for help in identifying this brush pot and stand.I’m thinking they are Chinese but other than that I haven’t a clue.Any help would be appreciated.Thank you

Resolved! Silver Marking ID

I have been trying to research the markings on this silver spoon which belonged to my 2X great-grandfather (1818-1908) and have come up empty. It looks like "A.H. Menken" but I can find no info about this maker. ???

Norman Narotzky Rose Clock Playying Card Lithograph or Print?

I have no clue, so need your help,,,is this real, copy,,,it says 45/275 and then signed by Narotzky. Any value to this one, I looked and could not find anything like it or anything comparable that he has done...your thoughts please - when I first loo...

Is this man a reporter or court stenographer?

Is the man in this photo a reporter or court stenographer or something else? What is in his hands - it might be a wire recording device or it might be a camera or stenographer's machine? Any information would be greatly appreciated!