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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...

Resolved! Anyone versed in Chinese characters

Does anyone recognize these chinese characters. Is there an Asian discussion group on here or does anyone know of a translator

Resolved! 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar coin with blisters / pimples

We have several inherited coins from our parents. Does anyone know what could have caused the allover blistering or pimples on the coin in the image? Any and all comments are appreciated.

Can anyone help me ID this glass bottle?

I have been searching the internet and cannot find one like this. It is 7 1/2" tall with the top on.Thank you!

Resolved! What is this large sterling silver item?

It is made buy: The Bailey Banks and Biddle Company. What is this item called? It weighs 20 ounces and stands 5 inches tall. the bowl is 5.5 inches across and 4 inches deep. Thank you!

Anyone know the maker of this cut glass bowl

This is a quality item -very heavy-rings well-deep cut-anyone know maker-thanks for any help

Resolved! Help Identify MILITARY NAVAL BELT BUCKLE British Canadian LAUREL WREATH Crown with LETTER W

Any possibility someone could identify this vintage belt buckle? I'm pretty sure its military quite possibly Canadian or British. Very heavy. 2 3/4" wide. Well made with a large letter W within a laurel wreath and decorated with an anchor behind the ...

identifying signature

Need help identifying signature and translation of title of this painting. Also the year it is dated - THANKS for any help!

help to identify signature on painting

Greatly appreciate anyone who could possibly identify this signature on a painting I've had for awhile!

Resolved! Plate with a fake mark

Can I sell this plate if I don't mention or show the mark? I bought it here on ebay, but they didn't show a mark.

Any Antique sleuths out there Toleware? Unusual

Just purchased this unusual piece, reminded me of Toleware. It is metal , old metal drum with rivited bottom. It is all hand painted. Large in size. Anyone have any idea of age or orgin? Thanks Kim

Help ID Art Glass Perfume 1887

Any help appreciated, small glass perfume cased glass , Birmingham maker Saunders and Shepard, date 1887, does anyone know what the glass is named? Thanks Kim

Resolved! Please help me with makers mark

This mark is located on a 9.75 inch plate. I grew up with it being called a "hot plate" as it protected the table from the hot serving dishes. I guess some would call it a trivet. At any rate, I am unable to identify the marks on this one. I know my ...