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Small heavy brass measuring cup?

This is a small cup like thing, I think it is a measure of some sort, very very beaten up,about 3-1/2 inches high, holds about 1/4 cup liquid. Brass. On the bottom there is a "1" and a dot, on the other side, faded "WIS" or WHS. (SIM, SHM) It was sug...

antique solid silver 200 year old Yemeni belt and cuff

hello could someone help me identify this Yemen silver belt,I was told its about 200 years old, and it weighs 228 grams and I also have silver solid cuff that weighs about 220 grams, I'd like to know the value both pieces,I would greatly appreciate a...

Need help identifying this impessed mark on a small green bowl. I think it's Chinese.

Hello, I hope someone can help with this piece. The impressed mark is on the bottom of a small porcelain green finger bowl or it could be a base for a lidded bowl (no lid found). I think the simpler character means "Great". I cant find the other char...

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Need Help Identifying and Age of Antique Vase / Pot

I would like help to figure out what this item is? age? and maybe who made it? Here's what I know: On the edge there is a mark "EPNS England" and on the bottom is a red crown-like stamp/hallmark (See pics below). A family member (who is 85 years old ...

Please Determing the Year of Underwood Typewriter

Hello, I did some research and think the year of this typewriter is 1917-1918. The serial number on the plate is 1027768. I can't seem to find a typewriter listed that look exactly like this one on ebay or the web. There's a copyright of 1896 - 1923 ...

Help With Gutta Percha Pocket?

Hey Folks, This is a recent find at an antique estate sale. I am pretty sure it is Gutta Percha. There is no place to hang from on the back. it is meant to lay flat. The cover only stays on in the flat position. Any Ideas?

Help with signed metal bird from Japan.

This is a large 9-1/2" metal grape piece marked "JAPAN". There is a little, removable, metal bird on one leaf. I think the last part of the name is Yama, but can't read Kanjii. I have seen some other similar birds listed as "mixed metal Meiji era", b...

Antique or vintage copper and brass Revere tea kettle bakelite handle, art deco? help with age

This looks very art deco to me or maybe more atomic? I think it is missing the "stopper". I have not been able to find another like it on the net. Can anyone help with age or more info about it? The knob is wood but I think the handle is bakelite. TI...

Brown Glazed Pitcher with "B" on bottom?

Any clue on what this the mark represents on the bottom of this pitcher? I have no clue on age, style, marking etc, so just checking if anyone here can shed any light on it for me with their knowledge.Thanks in advance

Help Identifying Antique / Vintage Compact

I purchased this at an estate sale and it has no markings or anything indicating manufacturer. If anyone recognizes this, could you please let me know some information about it. I appreciate your help. Thank you.

Need help to identify antique pottery

Can anyone give me any information regarding this large piece of pottery.

spinach jade glass set for sake,liqueur?

I inherited a bunch of old Chinese things from an aunt. This set was among the things she gave me...My research indicates they are fairly valuable? would love to have some comments on this, I assumed they were tourist items, maybe from the 30s 40s......

High unusual wooden prim with metal straps...age or use would be helpful.

This hand hewn 27" tall object is a sheer mystery. It is 5.5" tall. It is made of four boards. The top is cut on a bias. Two boards run the 27" length and the other two run 18.5"....thus creating a "tunnel". The piece is free-standing, even on carpet...

Bronze Spoon Mold

Hi All, I have an antique spoon mold that is made of bronze, we believe. I have researched this and can't find one that is as big/thick as mine or one that has the pore spout on the side. The ones I've seen say they are for pewter spoons but I was to...