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Trying to identify exactly what this thing is
This item was obtained from an antique shop that had closed due to the death of the owner. Therefore, I couldn't really get any information about where it came from. It is obviously some sort of cutting tool. The blades are 8 inches long. It would se...
Best Way to Sell Sterling Flatware
I know this topic has been raised numerous times. But I my question has a bit of a twist. I have a large number of pieces from numerous sterling patterns. However, there are miscellaneous monograms, some with gold wash, etc. They are not sets from a ...
Antique Louis XV-style Bronze Figural Andirons - Help Identifying
Hello, I purchased these andirons at a local auction and have been unable to find any information about them online. I removed the shanks to see if they were stamped without any luck. They are 12 inches tall, 11 inches wide and 25 inches deep. Any as...
two hole top kitchen match holder
I have seen hundreds of kitchen style match holders over the years but this is the first one with two holes in the top as pictured. Do you know what the holes were for? They are about 1.75" diameter and 1.5" deep.
Makers Mark Identification
I have a sterling carving set and I'm trying to identify the maker and pattern. Google and Co-pilot each give me answers that do not match up with my mark or pattern. Does anyone happen to recognize the marks or pattern? The suggestions were Wallace ...
New Orleans coin silver, Couvertie
I have this small master salt spoon. The name on the back is L. Couvertie. There was a silversmith by this name however the examples I was able to find show the name in script. The name on this small spoon is printed. Does anyone know if this is a le...
lindley button measure?
It was recommended that I get my hands on a "Lindley Button measure" as used/accepted by NBS...what exactly does this mean, and where can I buy one (or a couple)? I know points, picas, agates, inches and centimeters--but a lindley--isn't that some de...
Help identifying a Steiff-style teddy bear (no button or tags)
Hello everyone!I’d really appreciate your help identifying this teddy bear. It’s about 32–34 cm tall (around 12.5–13.5 inches), light golden in color, with black stitched claws, a soft nose.There are no tags or button in the ear. The fur is soft, and...
Hi - I have a coin silver w whalebone handle tody ladle that needs to be fixed
and I don't know where to start. It was in a drawer and evidently was stuck so H. just bent it until he broke the whale bone handle (it splintered). He claims the handle was plastic and could be glued after he broke it. Now he realizes it is not plas...
Antique Wood Table - Anyone know anything about this piece?
Hello, we recently came across this table and know nothing about it. Yikes Can anyone let us know approximately what time period or anything about this table?we would be so so grateful!Thank you in advance
Help Identifying a Vintage Modern or Scandinavian Chair and Ottoman
I am hoping an expert can help me identifying this chair and ottoman. There are no markings on chair or ottoman. Thanks for help!
Howe 10 Ton antique scale.
My friend has an Antique Howe 10 ton Cotton Gin Scale. Has the entire scale including weights and the part you would drive upon. We're located in Historical Cowpens South Carolina. He is looking to find someone whom may be able to help him in figurin...
Tiffany antique gold and jade shoehorn information needed
I inherited this from my grandmother many years agoIt is a jade shoehorn marked Tiffany & CoIt is around 5.5 inches long, The jade appears a fine quality.Can any one shed light on the age or provenance. I have searched and searched with no luckShe ha...
Heavy Bust, Lady Figure, Labeled H. Moreau
Bought this metal Heavy Bust Lady Figure, labeled H. Moreau. She is 20" tall. Can anyone tell me about this bust and possible value? I have tried looking it up, but the information found has varied.
