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How to get help on the Collectibles and Arts board

Everyone here is a volunteer. All are eBay users, buyers and sellers, willing to give time and energy to help one another. The information provided helps sellers make more money, helps buyers make better choices, and helps collectors better appreciat...

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Resolved! DOES THIS WATERFORD PATTERN LOOK FAMILIAR?

I recently bought what I call a "half bowl" because in size and shape it matches an Alana half bowl I already own. It's about 4 1/2" tall and the top dips in toward the center. I hope you can recognize the pattern from my photos and this brief descri...

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Where, When, Use and Age?

Hoping for a little help in ID'ing the where, when, use and age of these items? The first to my eye (and I can be wrong) appears to be a 19th C. or earlier Spanish or Latin-Colonial incense (sahumador) burner for possibly a church altar? The second i...

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Resolved! Mystery Hammer Tool - What is it???

I have this weird hammer tool and for the life of me I cannot figure out its purpose. At one end it has a hammer head, similar to a tack hammer. In the middle is a heavy ball that slides up and down freely. At the other end is a pick looking tool wit...

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Blue glass milk bottle

Hi, any bottle experts here? I found this blue glass milk bottle. I know the 3 in the bottom of the bottle is the mold # that was used to create the bottle. Just not sure what the number 8J5K also in the bottom means plus. Also, when and who made thi...

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Meissen real or fake?

I have had this plate for some time and marks appear to be Meissen. How to I know if real? Not sure if you can see in the photo but there is an embedded R in the marks.Marksshape showing marksfront

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Resolved! need help with this tin box.

is this tin box some thing that was made for a sweet heart. it has no maker's mark and with the handles i dont think it was some sold at a store, could be wrong ofte am. size is 11" long 8 1/2" wide and 4 1/2" tall. bill

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Hermes Attribution? Timepiece

Hi everyone, Wow! These boards have sure changed since I've last come here. Geeez! Anyway, I was wondering is it fair to assign a Hermes attribution (Hermes being the retailer) to this tiny (1-1/2 x 1in.) Art Deco purse watch made by, Andre Wyler.......

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