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Need any information about western white flyer

David Bradley Galvanized Object. Minnow trap? Chicken Waterer?

Looking for some help on what this thing might be. Open at both ends, 17 inches high, has a bail handle, a small crank and must be missing some parts. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated! - kyal

Antique Rocking Chair Carved Back Egyption? Cleopatra? Symbolism? Not your Usual...

The following chair was from my wife's parents home. The arms have lion heads, but the back is what has me mystified. It seems to have an Egyption flavor. My wife is worried it might be "occultish" in origin. Any replies would really be appreciated. ...

any info or ID please 3 inch by 3 inch by 1 inch approx. jade?

hi any info or id on this carved item...vase? scratched with china on bottom ....would this be a red jade ,,,,hetian or other....? uses ? ...circa...? value? any info appreciated thanks all

Identify 19th century large Chinese gold plated wood panel carvings

Trying to identify these beautiful 19th century large Chinese gold plated wood panel carvings. Could be early 20th century. Each panel is made out of solid piece of wood plated with 24k gold leaf. Height: 24.80 in, width: 15.748 in. Any ideas of what...

Porcelain Mark ID Help

I have a small hand painted porcelain ewer; about 9" Can anyone help ID the maker, vintage, country or other descriptive information? Thanks in advance to any and all.

Help identifying this makers mark

I need help identifying this makers mark on this demitasse cup and saucer. I'm not sure where to post this question. Thank You in advance.

Qing Dynasty Belt Buckle?

https://m.imgur.com/a/LbPnqhh I found this belt buckle and think it may have a lot of age to it but I don’t want to jump to any conclusions. It’s 3.5 x 1.2 inches, weighs 80 grams, and appears to be covered in gilt gold. Any help from those more know...

Need help identifying porcelain markings

I'm hoping someone can help me identify the stamps on any of these pieces because I have no idea what they are. Thanks a lot to anoyone who responds!

Help please identifying old china

Hello! I would appreciate so much someone helping me identify anything about this china. I have searched high and low and have found zero as far as age and maker. I have 11 cups and 9 saucers. Most have the three small hash marks on the bottom, one h...

cast iron wall 3 light i think this is antique

I'm not sure what to call this or the style. Cast iron with might be called gold gilt, again not sure. It has numbers on the back and is electric. Hope you can help me. bottom missing piece is it called finial

Is this cast iron piece a flower frog?

Found this piece at an estate sale...couldn't figure out its purpose, then someone suggested that it could be a flower frog...any thoughts?

Antique brass andirons?

Hi I'm trying to get info or any help I can on the pair of brass and wrought iron andirons. These are about 15 in long and I think about 13 inches tall. Any help would be greatly appreciated attach several photos

Alas! Hopefully some knowledgeable folk who might be able to identify this occassional table!

Hi everyone. I have a friend who showed me a table she has in her kitchen and she tells me she has searched high and low and can't find any info about the thing. I just got perusing the interweb for over two hours and I too can't find anything. Anyon...

Antique brass andirons?

Hi I'm trying to get info or any help I can on this pair of brass and wrought iron andirons or firedogs. These are about 15 in long and I think about 13 inches tall. Any help would be greatly appreciated attach several photos