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Any Idea What this German Piece is ?

It is Marked GESETZL. GESCHUTZT , It looks as if it could be the top to some sort of lantern, the cap comes off to put fluid in it, the clamps that hang down are 4" apart. Thanks.

ANY id on hand carved 15 inch bust of woman ..asian ? african?

any info on this carving.......is she africa...or asian? or other? one piece of wood.....i like the way the artist used the varying colors of the wood for face etc any ide of type of wood?......dont have a clue of origin or circa...or valuethanks for...

What is this? Scale,plow part,torture device?

Found this on a old farm and cannot figure out what it was used for. It's about 25" long. Any ideas?

Purpose for this miniature chest?

We can figure out what special purpose these cubbies were for. Not silverware. Not cosmetics nor jewelry? I'd be happy with guesses. Was heavily used. bottom drawer ink stained and used so often the runner has worn down. Thank you so much and best wi...

Carved Wooden Dog, Vietnamese

Can anyone tell me about my carved Vietnamese Dog? I purchased him at an antiques shop in the early '80s. He is very detailed (anatomically correct ), has a secret compartment and is 11 inches tall.Thanks,Anne

Seth Thomas "MADENA" Mantel Clock

Im trying to find the value of this Clock.It was made in Thomaston,Connecticut.in 1913.Its time &strike, 8-day.It works well,&cosmedically is in great condition.

VINTAGE THE RALEIGH HYPERGLIDE 26 INCH MENS BICYCLE

not sure if i am on right site ~~ looking for any info on this thrift store find...the raleigh portage hyperglide mens bicycle...not sure how many speeds....any info ~~ circa ...... where to obtain value etc much appreciated !

Dating Small Chair w Carved Pineapple splat

We are emptying out one of our storage barns full of " we'll figure that out later" items. Any imput would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

vintage 6 in carved wood trio african. carribean women

any ID or any info on 6 and one eight inch tall by 2 inch wide carved rosewood? trio of african? carribean women...? signed MADUWENY ( i think that is what it reads...may be something else) cannot find anything for MADUWENY ON INTERNET little white d...

Pilot Wings Mystery on Kingform Cap

This vintage Kingform cap has a wing insignia that has defied my strenuous ID efforts. Any ideas out there? Thanks everyone!

Military Order? Fraternal? Fantasy?

Military? Order? Fraternal? Fantasy? This nice vintage gold plated and enameled piece has some resemblances to some civil and military orders I have seen, but could be just a piece of jewelry with similarities. Any input from experts on orders? Thank...

identifying porcelain figurine mark

i cant find this marking and signature DERBY? I included a pic of the figure as sometimes the colors help any Help will be appreciated.

Any Idea what this Christopher Bach piece is?

We got this Christopher Bach piece at an estate sale. Its 835 Silver and signed. We dont know what it is. Bookmark? A fork? its small and measures a little over 3 inches long and about 1 1/4 inches wide at the tines. We believe its from the 30's or 4...

Does anyone know what this is #1

I found this brass obejct, but do not know what it is. It is about 10 1/4" tall from the top to the flange, and about 3 3/4" wide at top. It looks like it was made to be mounted on something.

Old Asian (Thai?) figurines, Help me ID please

Hi everyone, I recently acquired two old asian figurines, and I am stumped as to the material, age, country of origin, subject, etc. They look somewhat similar to Thai Teppanom or "Beautiful Being" representations I've seen in my research, but haven'...