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Value of these lamps?

Hello, I have two large cherub table lamps. From the 50s I believe as my grandmother had a gift shop, although possibly the 60s. The shades are old and need to be replaced. The lamps work and are in decent condition with a few snafus.Unfortunately ou...

Identification Help

Does anyone have any idea about this piece. Belonged to my grandmother - it is Americana art - it is about 5" long - 1.5" tall. Made of some type of metal - working teeter totter. One little boy is thumbing the other little boy. Not sure if this is t...

Silver Spoons possibly by Canfield Brothers & co?

I have some silver spoons with a mark that is very difficult to read. On one of them, using high magnification, I can make out the letters C.Bro & Co This is followed by the word “Standard” which is easy to read. The spoons are flexible which makes m...

1840s Davenport Desk

I have a 19th century davenport desk. Modest design but slightly ornamental wooden desk (uncertain wood, possibly oak, maple, perhaps rosewood or cherry). Hinged, sloping lid/ writing surface with a narrow flat shelf at the rear top. Rail at the back...

Help ID leather drawstring bag.

Any help here is appreciated. Leather sides with a cotton accordion styled cloth with grommets and leather draw string. Looks like some type feed bag but too small for a horse. Could be a tool bag but not with cheap thin cotton. Any ideas to help in ...

Need help identifying age and value on this antique B & H oil lamp

I have never seen this type of black and gold finish. Marked B & H. Any info on age and value appreciated .

Resolved! Antiques Categories Search Gone Wacky

Click on several search categories under Antiques "i started with MCM" and it brings up Adhesives - Industrial on many categories.

Brass? Trinket Box Marking

I have what I think is brass but not positive trinket box. How do I know if it’s brass? Magnet doesn’t attract. It got a silver colored cat on top. And on the back it is marked “73”. I’m just trying to find out if it’s brass and what the 73 means.

Help with this furniture piece, please?

Greetings! I found this yesterday but I’m not quite sure what it is. It’s National Furniture Co. piece. I think it might be a dresser organizer or something, but I can’t find anything like it in my research. It measures 29” wide, 6 1/2” tall, and 9 1...

Hallmarks

Curious if anyone can identify these Hallmarks on this sugar spoon, I believe it’s Sheffield based on the crown and I see initials JG below it, and I can make out what I believe is A and a 1 but the other 2 symbols I’m not sure of, any help would be ...

Antique chair identification - help needed

Hello, I am trying to identify the origin and manufacture of this chair. It is in my sisters home in Belluno, Italy. It was left to them by the previous family. The previous owner was in the Italian Alpina military unit. The chair has a crown hall...

Help Identifying and Valuing a Handwoven Lidded Basket

Hi everyone, I recently came across this beautiful handwoven lidded basket and would love some help identifying it. It appears to be made of natural fibers, possibly sweetgrass or a similar material. The basket has a unique shape with a tiered lid an...

Resolved! Tired of Ebay changing my prices WITHOUT my permission

I AM TIRED OF EBAY CHANGING MY PRICES WITH OUT MY PERMISSION. HOW ABOUT US SELLERS CHANGE OUR FEES. JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH AN EBAY SERVICE REP WAS AWESOME SHE FOUND THAT A ITEM I HAD FOR 45.00 GOT CHANGED TO 5.00 BECAUSE IT WAS RANDOMLY FLAGGED ...

Resolved! Pink glass saucers

Can anyone tell me what these saucers are? Are they depression glass?

Sony Shortwave Radio Accessory

I’m looking for an Accessory for my Sony Shortwave Radio. The Sony Part Number is(DCC-240) Car battery Cord with Stabilizer Box. Made from 1978-1981. I’m looking to Purchase it. I have an EBay Account.