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Is this piece a Luristan bronze?

This piece was included in my late father-in-law's collection of antiquities that included many Luristan bronzes. It is 6 inches in height and weighs 1.26 pounds. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could tell me if they think it is a Luristan b...

Is the table a reproduction or real 1850 antique as claimed by seller

I am interested in a listing for an 1850 antique table. It is a large heavy table with four legs. Seller says the legs come off for shipping and can be bolted in place with metal bolts. I am very suspicious of this since I dont think that they used b...

Metal anchor Hook

What is the purpose of this large metal hook, it has a bar protruding from center with an eyelet? It measures 8 1/2" long.

I need help Identifying this tea cup

This tea cup belong to my mother and it did have a soucer but it was broken( i do tend to bealive that it was on purpose but this was in the past)I am looking to replace this soucer as a gift to my mom, The set was given to her by a russian woman as ...

Yemen Silver relics

If you recognize any of these pieces in there with her you are and what they were used for and how old they may be playing please let me know I would really appreciate it thank you

Ancient bronze tool possibly over 1000 years old

if you are a archaeologist and can recognize this tool please respond and let me know what it is i've been told by an archaeologist that it could be possibly 1000 years old but he couldn't pinpoint what civilization and came from so if you're familia...

Silver Yemen ancient relics

Silver Yemen ancient relics can anyone please help me identify these pieces what they are and what they were used for and how old they might be thank you

Silver ancient Yemen relics

Silver ancient Yemen relics can anyone help me identify these pieces I'm not sure what they were used for oh how old they are or how valuable they are can anyone help me identify these pieces I'm not sure what they were used for oh how old they are o...

nativity figure id

hi can anyone tell me about this. i have 3 of them(ALLdifferent). only one has a sticker on bottom that says botega d, arte other wrting is so tiny cant make out but looks like a phone # at the very bottom thanks john

Help please identifing these charcoal drawings.

I got as close to both of these charcoal drawings. They appear to be prints? Not sure. The frames are incrediable and the drawings are also. Can you decifer the name please and do you know of the Artist? I would appreciate it very much.

Need to identify antique fire brigade badges

Hi-I am hoping that someone will recognize these fire brigade badges. They were made by George Schenck. Any and all guesses and help most appreciated! Julie

Need Help Identifying Use for Antique Bottle

Hi.I am thinking it is a medicine bottle of some kind. It has an unusual shape. Anyone recognize it? Thank you in advance! Julie

Please Identify This Object- Cast Iron Tool??

I have this item here, it looks like some sort of a tool. It is cast iron. Does anyone know what it was used for? Thank you for your help!!

Help with Antique Tool- What was it's use??

Hello, does anyone knows what this tool could have been used for? It is cast iron, and marked 1918. It measures about 6" in length.

Antique cabinet - help with research please

We have been trying to help our neighbors with the age, design, or country of origin of a piece of furniture. They recently acquired this cabinet and the only information we have is that the previous owner was German (born and raised) and collected m...