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ID antique basket

Does anyone have an idea of what this basket was for? Promotional? It seems to be all metal. My uncle told me that in his youth (1930s) there was a Diamond Tea store in the downtown of his small IL town. Was Diamond Tea a national brand? I think I ha...

Vintage/Antique Lamp Identification

This isn't my area at all. Material looks like brass but I haven't cleaned it up. About 10" tall with a wick? protruding from the spout. Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on this piece! - kyal

Johnson Bros Hearts and Flowers Teapot

I have a Johnson Bros hearts and flowers teapot that was made with the pattern design on the opposite side of the pot. I’m trying to find a value for it. I don’t know if it is an intentional or unintentional manufacturing issue. Can anyone assist?

Help ID clear Antique cut glassware Crystal?

Keyword help! Pattern id? Thanks in advance! Nice old stuff! Is it cryastal ? Is it cut? Depression?

Pricing vintage console

I’m going crazy been trying for three days to find out how much the system is in I can’t get any help anywhere. It is a AMC vintage stereo, phonic high, Fidelity record player, radio or transitional solid-state extension speakers.

Silver plate sugar bowls and limoge dinner set

Just so glad that we had antique discussion on ebay! I do have some questions: 1. Were there sugar bowls made in mid and late 1800s, with no lids? Wasn't too sure if some sugar bowls made without lids during that time, or were lost later. 2. I own a ...

Buyer not making payment

Just wondering if i have to wait the full 4 days before offering this item to the next highest bidder. The original buyer is not responding to sent invoices and not anserwing my messages. It obvious he has no intention of paying me, so i would like t...

Grapes with vines silver basket

Hello.I've looked all over google but can't find one quite near this. Too light to be solid silver, may be plated.14.5" long, 11.5" wide, 4.5" to basket rim and 5.75" to top of handle. 6 - lbs. 8 - oz. Can't find any markings.Anybody have any ideas?T...

Question about a wooden block

Hello all,I have this brown wood block that I do not know what it is.Please let me know or ask someone who may know. The block has dimples on both sides. 13" x 7". Thin block.Thank you,

Dating a Stickley Brothers Grand Rapids Windsor Chair

It has what I believe to be a burned in mark on bottom of seat, reading: Stickley Brothers Grand Rapids 1268 1/2. I've found that this particular combination of Stickleys were in business from 1891 - 1954, but very little else as all these combinatio...

Marking on the back of a portrait plate

I've looked everywhere and can't find information about this Bavaria Crown marking. Can you help?

Help with identifying an ODIOT silver item

I would like to find out anything I can about this dish. I know it was made by ODIOT of Paris, France and believe that it is a chafing dish (?), but beyond that I have no clue. I have Googled this thing to death and no answers. If anyone is knowledge...

Buckle

I'm probably in the wrong section but I was metal detecting in my son's backyard. I got a high hit that something was 6 inches down. I dug down and found a buckle. It's not that I think it's worth anything it's just not finding what type of buckle i...

1940s Table Lamps

I have come into possession of several beautiful 1940s Table lamps. I have not been able to find any makers marks or any other information on most of them and would really appreciate any help.Found a close visual matchI found what appears to be a sta...

I finally found the marks on this piece but have no idea what they mean

I have this lovely, old, bulbous little bottle covered in silver in the form of flowers. I believe it is old but without knowing the marks, I can’t determine how to list. Anybody seen these before?