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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Stanfam15 on April 29, 2013, 09:35:19 am
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Hi there, I stumbled across this website while trying to identify a couple of items I found in the loft, I assume from the previous owners who are unfortunately un-contactable.
I was hoping to find out if anyone knows about these items and if they hold any value.
The first one is a Coalport paddington bear, it stands 4.5" high. see pics, looking for a value and more info if possible.
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/image.jpeg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/image.jpeg.html)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/image_1.jpeg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/image_1.jpeg.html)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/image_2.jpeg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/image_2.jpeg.html)
and the second is this rabbit, im not sure if it is a 'peter rabbit' or not, it has no printed markings however does appear to have some markings on the bottom which i cant make out, perhaps someone knows or is familier with the style?
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/image_3.jpeg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/image_3.jpeg.html)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/image_4.jpeg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/image_4.jpeg.html)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/image_5.jpeg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/image_5.jpeg.html)
I did find a couple of other pieces but lets see how we get on with these first.
Many thanks in advance
Glenn
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Here you are...No bids as yet..but this will give you an idea on values..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coalport-Paddington-Bear-Bathtime-RARE-1976-Excellent-Condition-/290906829794?pt=UK_Collectables_Ornaments_RL&hash=item43bb65f3e2
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Peter Rabbit...has the look of a Beswick...definitel y not a Doulton...as their backstamp, is always visible...but i get the feeling this might be a copy...see link to genuine Beswick
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-BESWICK-Beatrix-Potters-PETER-RABBIT-FIGURINE-1948-England-/290904886625?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bb484d61
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thanks for the replies,
I also thought the rabbit was a Beswick, but with no markings its imposible...
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you said there was markings of sorts..is it possible to take a pencil rubbing of the mark....
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here,s another that was on ebay...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coalport-Paddington-Bear-Bathtime-RARE-1976-Excellent-Condition-/290876672091
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I tried the pencil idea but not producing what I hoped. I've taken some more pictures I'm about to put them on PC and see if I can edit them so it stands out more. That second eBay one you put in there s the same one, pics are identical. In guessing they've re-listed it.
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I tried the pencil idea but not producing what I hoped. I've taken some more pictures I'm about to put them on PC and see if I can edit them so it stands out more. That second eBay one you put in there s the same one, pics are identical. In guessing they've re-listed it.
Oops!!...Mart, I need a pair of your $2 cheaters.... ;D...but it gives you an idea of what it might fetch...as someone offered £50....which..seeing as how it cost you nowt....is not bad....and its a lot better than a poke in the eye fae a sharp stick....
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:D this is true :D
well ive done a couple of pictures and put them through photoshop to try and make the stamp a bit more prominent...
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/_MG_9141.jpg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/_MG_9141.jpg.html)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/_MG_9140.jpg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/_MG_9140.jpg.html)
still canmt work it out, think i may have photographed them upside down so you will have to do a headstand to take a proper good look, but it looks like it may be initials or a number, the first initial or number being a g or a 9...
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:D this is true :D
well ive done a couple of pictures and put them through photoshop to try and make the stamp a bit more prominent...
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/_MG_9141.jpg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/_MG_9141.jpg.html)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i326/Glennandchar_Stanley/_MG_9140.jpg) (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Glennandchar_Stanley/media/_MG_9140.jpg.html)
still canmt work it out, think i may have photographed them upside down so you will have to do a headstand to take a proper good look, but it looks like it may be initials or a number, the first initial or number being a g or a 9...
Me do a headstand....are you aff yer nut...I,ve got a laptop i just turn the screen....nope, don,t think its Beswick...
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It's not a well known make. Poundshop material.
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the paddington is worth around £5 - I had that one before :-)
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Worth more than a paltry £5,....one,s on ebay, still listed at £49, no bids, but, if this was listed at at a low start price i could see it making £20/25,
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you would have thought so .. however i have had this little guy before. After further digging around look at this!
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Oh!..i know, you don,t have to tell me...ebay is a very fickle place...I,ve seen things go for funny money...then a few days later the same item..fetches next to nothing.....I buy job lots at a local auction house,..and just recently i got a big box of bric a brac..for around £10..in the box were 5 wooden Table lamps, some old Worcester plates,a Capo de Monte limited edition Horse figure, that was in Pristine cond,that cost when it was first on the market..for £900...i put it on ebay,and got £70..and i was happy to get it,as it stood me £2,..then there was this,..it cost me, £2, and i sold it for £100...but my best find so far, was around 9 months ago, I got 4 x stereo speakers for £4 for the 4,they were in good cond, but missing their outer foam covering....I sold them for £900...they were JR150,s...just google that and you,ll see what they look like...this is the tray i got for £2.....you said you like quirky things...well hows about this,....its made of Bronze, weighs around 4kg, is in full working order,..my Postman hates it, but the kids love it....its a Door knocker...it cost me £6..
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the tray
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Love the door knocker, Tray looks interesting are the flowers painted on? oh and nice find on the speakers :-) I found a nice chinese piece on a house clearance last week, I will post it on here, although it is already on ebay i just think it is interesting.
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The flowers are mother of pearl and Abalone shell,inlays,...the quirky thing about this is,as i found out,by taking it to my local Chinese Take Away...its a Steamer, for dim-sun..see other pic,...and here,s a pic of the item that first brought me to this forum..last year...Its a Hibachi...