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Help identifying billiard / pool balls

I need some help identifying these balls. I know some are clay- assuming it's the ones with the most chunks missing.That would be the extent of my knowledge on the subject. Any help is greatly appreciated.T.

German Art - Wood Inlay Picture

I suspect I'll have to try my luck on eBay GermanyBUTBeen there and I don't know whether I can communicate (I don't read or write German).(Anyone know how to work the German site in English?) I've got a picture(?) made in Germany of inlaid wood from ...

Help with cast iron roly poly rabbit . . .

Hi, I posted this over on the Toys and Hobbies board but it looks like things are slow over there. Wondering if anyone here might have some information on this item. I believe it is called a roly poly, but most of those seem to be paper mache, this o...

Please help date and ID this Kachina Doll

I'm not sure what to make of this guy, he came from a museum auction aways back, still has the sticker on his foot, but I've seen similar dolls listed both as route 66 dolls, and as early dolls. He is very light, has a rich patina, has bellywarmers a...

N. Harding coin silver tea pot year? value?

Hi I have a N. Harding tea pot and matching tea set pieces with paws coming out of the bottom and what looks like a Greyhound? on the lid of the tea pot. All they say on them is N Harding & CO Coin. I can't find anything on the internet besides mostl...

Help please with brass "Sentinel" plate

Can anyone help me with what this pressed pattern brass plate is for? Looks like a light switch plate, but does not have the standard two screw holes other plates have. Where the switch would go is fairly deep, so I wondered if it may be a switch pla...

Any clue as to what this is?

Solid brassm and glass reservoir, has a coin slot on top, and somne kind of tolled pin insert. Not a clue, but looks old, and precisioned.

Help with Antique Rocker

Can someone tell me about this Rocking Chair that I have. I don't usually deal in antiques but came across the chair. It is 29" high at the back, the seat is 15" front to back and 15" across at the widest part, 14" from floor to front of seat. I woul...

vintage quadruple plate tea pot....any ID ?

looked for help with this several months ago at another ebay disc. site...hope i am not breaking any rules trying to find info here....had no help at other site...can the initials be determined...fancy script... what are they? ,,,,.would love to know...

Natty Buckeye Pot Belly Stove

Need help finding any information on the above referenced stove. Any information would be appreciated.

Any idea what this is?

I know these aren't antiques but this board has such a wide range of knowlege, and since I have no idea which Board I should be posting to, I thought I would try here. I picked up two of these large, 8-1/2" tall "bulbs" soley for the reason that I di...

What can you tell me about this large stapled charger.

This charger measures 13 3/8" in diameter, it was repaired using staples, which would suggest that it's old.Any opinions on age and country of origin? There are no marking on bottom. Any info would be appreciated. Andy

Help Identify this Middle Eastern Pitcher

Anyone know which area this pitcher is from? The lady I bought it from said she got it a long time ago and the only similar one I found was from the 1800s. Is it turkish ottoman or persian etc., I would love some help describing it properly. Thanks! ...

Need Help on these vases on maker and wihat type of glass

Need Help with these vases on who made them and what type of glass

Can Any Members Help ID/Translate Old Japanese vase.

Hi I am hoping someone on the board can help me with a translation on a piece of pottery. Not sure if this japanese or chinese pottery. It has a mark on the bottom. The piece is like a small vase and does show age. The size is 5 inches. Has a scene p...