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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Happy New Year!

« on: January 06, 2024, 05:11:28 pm »

Happy belated 2024!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Mart - UPDATE FOR ANTIQUE-SHOP FAMILY

« on: January 06, 2024, 05:08:23 pm »

So very sorry to hear this. Being widowed is one of the toughest things a person can go through. Sending hugs to you Mart.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Plewkiewicz factory Warsaw

« on: December 16, 2023, 08:11:30 am »

I found some searching for this: antique silver knife holder caddy

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Plewkiewicz factory Warsaw

« on: December 16, 2023, 08:03:49 am »

It is very pretty the way it displays, I would try to find fan style knife holders by other manufacturers on eBay and see what terms they are using to list them. This would look fabulous on a fancy holiday table!

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Antique Questions Forum / Need Help With Silver Mark

« on: December 06, 2023, 02:11:12 pm »

Hi gang,

Can you please assist with this silver mark? I believe it is likely Scandinavian and the C- clasp indicates it is an older piece. I believe BH may be the maker and I believe F6 is a date mark. I was told 13 1/3 was Scandinavian,  but I don't know what it means. The silver content is .927 and the piece measures 2.25" and appears to be a Norse shield in design, but I have not found another like it to compare it to.

Thanks for your help!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: The Magical Mystery Pig!!!!

« on: November 11, 2023, 08:45:02 pm »

I dont think it is a rhino, but there is so little info, it is really hard to say for sure. I guess I will have to hope for roadshow tickets! 😆

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: The Magical Mystery Pig!!!!

« on: October 06, 2023, 01:17:31 pm »

I know, right? I have never even been to Facebook Jail! I really don't know where to turn for answers on this guy. I may have to hope for Roadshow tickets or something!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Mart?

« on: October 02, 2023, 08:24:47 pm »

Hope all is ok

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Antique Questions Forum / The Magical Mystery Pig!!!!

« on: September 29, 2023, 07:27:49 pm »

So I bought a pig. OK, a boar. From what I have been able to find out so far, this appears to be a Javanese figural boar oil lamp. I think it was originally cast in bronze, then covered over in silver to stabilize it. This guy is huge. The size of a football! I have found two smaller versions from the 11th and maybe 15th century. I have no idea how old mine is. Here is where things get weird. There is this legend in Java about people who shapeshift into the form of a boar in order to steal from other villagers. When I tried to get information on this piece on an Indonesian antiques group, I was blocked and then banned with no explanation. Ok my pig may have bad juju origins, but I like him and no Javanese demon stuff has gone down at my house since I brought him home
 So, I turn to you guys for help. What did I buy?!!! The silver one is mine, the others are similar bronze examples.








 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: American Rocking Chair

« on: September 29, 2023, 06:42:15 pm »

Agree. Look in the projects section, we have a couple of platform rockers that were restored.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Any information on this very small basket?

« on: August 20, 2023, 08:26:39 am »

Glad I could provide a little info! I wonder who was balancing a basket on a long ride home and came up wuth that design?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Any information on this very small basket?

« on: August 09, 2023, 07:04:18 am »

Lovely basket! Yours is in great shape and has nice dark patina. These were used for gathering eggs and the shape of the bottom allows it to be easily rested on the withers of a horse, with the rider steadying the basket with a single hand. Prices vary from about $20 - $100 for the small ones on eBay. Search for antique egg basket. That said, I would offer it first to family members and try to keep it in the family. Give them an opportunity to help your loved one and rescue a lovely heirloom.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old floor lamp from MI or OH theaters

« on: March 14, 2023, 06:38:18 pm »

That is cool! It would look great with some soft, round makeup mirror bulbs

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Tea Storage Chest

« on: March 14, 2023, 06:35:58 pm »

I suppose so! I am sorry to hear about your loss. *hug*

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Date and Info on Dresden Tureen(?)

« on: February 25, 2023, 09:41:57 am »

Does the lid have a notch cut out for the ladle handle? If so, you can be sure it is a soup tureen. If not, since it looks like a lower profile, I wonder if it is more of a serving dish?