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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...

Does anybody recognize this item I can't figure out what it's used for?

Little Big Town Authentic autographs

hi guys I was cleaning out my closet and I found this authentic autographs that I got from band Little Big Town before they came famous. I believe this was at an Indiana fair. My name is Brenda I am the person they are mentioning in the autographs. I...

Age of these vintage Levis? Giddyup!

This is a vintage play/learn board made from vintage kiddy western clothes. My #1 question is the age of the Levis. I grew up in the early 50's so it all looks familiar but could it be earlier. The other button reads Kemington 20 GA Express (a take o...

military patches identification #2

I have another group of military patches with no words. I was given a website on another post, but couldn't get it to load. @speedwaydog was really helpful last time, so maybe s/he can help again. Thanks for helping with identification.

Ancient Chinese Artifact?

Purchased this 40+ years ago. Came across this today in my stuff. Tag reads Chinese Burial Shroud Weight. Did a google search. No results.

Resolved! Peculiar Zwilling Henckels whatsit / doohickley / framitz.

Here's an odd Zwilling Henckels gadget. It seems to be a peeler or zester, but nothing closely resembling it shows up in searches. The brass thumbscrew allows for the angled piece to moved up, expanding the slit between the knife and the angled piece...

Resolved! Need help identifying Brass bull with screw base

Hi, Here is an item I need help to identify. This is from a friend's estate. She haunted estate sales and main line consignment shops. I know it is brass, but don't have a clue what it is/used for. It measures 4 1/2" tall with the base and 1 3/4" at ...

Is this Pottery Bowl with 3D Frog Old?

Any information is appreciated! It appears to be VERY old but I have no clue....

Is this Anything?

Can't make out the signature on the back. Not sure if this is a cool mid century piece, or just a weird item someone made... TIA for any insight.

Antique Natural shell/glass/lead bottle stopper. Your thoughts?

Resolved! Painting S alcatar? Spanish village scene

I believe it says s alcatar? I have googled for days and found nothing Anyone have any insight greatly appreciated About 16 x 20

Resolved! Need help Identifying 2 Candlesticks

Hello, I have 2 -8" brass candlesticks with a Tudor figure holding a vine. They have lots of patina and have a mark and number on the bottom U3p 50k the mark I am not sure what it is maybe a rose? Hope someone can recognize them. Thankyou.

Made by Americans or South Seas ?

The images and description below are not my own, they're those of a renowned U.S. auction house. I've been conducting a little research on a piece they auctioned-off a number of years ago described as 19th American, apparently in a South Seas style o...

Chinese Vase maker mark or signiture?

I acquired this nice vase but all I know is that it is Chinese. I can not find a signature similar online. Can anyone tell me what it says?

Can anyone help to identify this 18' vase?

I have an 18" vase. I believe it is hand painted. Seems to be a crock type pottery. It does have lots of crazing. Any info. would be appreciated, age, maker etc. Thank You.