Messages

1

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Does anybody know what this is?

« on: February 04, 2014, 09:29:20 PM »

I know what it is!!!

And antique wooden thinga majiggy. 

I asked my husband, and he had no clue either. And he's an antique expert on a lot of things, and usually knows.

2

Antique Questions Forum / Re: need info on antique make-up compact please

« on: February 03, 2014, 06:43:13 PM »

Clara inspired makeup line  fashioned after actress Clara Bow.  Here is a Maybelline ad for it.  Probably worth around $30-$35.  Not real gold.  1930's -1940's.

So did the Clara engraving come with the compact?? I thought it looked like somebody added it later.

That's very interesting, thanks! It's worth more than I thought.......

3

Antique Questions Forum / need info on antique make-up compact please

« on: February 03, 2014, 01:55:18 PM »

I've had this for awhile, and can't even remember where it came from. It measures 2in across, and opens on both sides. One side is blush, and the other is powder. The cloth parts to apply them are still there, and most of the powder and blush is still there, but you can tell it's been used. Anyone have an idea of whether it's made out of real gold (the edges), or if the top is silver?? (I know it's hard to tell from a pic......) Any idea of how old it is, or how much it's worth?? Thanks!!

4

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Well, good news!

« on: September 27, 2013, 06:50:41 PM »

It must have been my Tornado that helped it along....now all you need to do is find another 999...similar $1 items..and sell them for $10 each...and before you know it...you,ll be rolling in the stuff....

I have 3 stores on Etsy, it's not my only item I've sold.  The profit on one item is all that matters......all of the items I sell adds up. 

5

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Well, good news!

« on: September 27, 2013, 11:46:39 AM »

This proves what we say over and over again...you find the right buyer and both of you can be happy!!!!! 

So glad for you!!!! 

Couldn't find a duck doing a happy dance...so, here's a pond mate!

Haha, thanks!

6

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Well, good news!

« on: September 27, 2013, 09:46:43 AM »

Was that the 1960`s planter ?? I thought that is about what I said it might bring ?? Or am I thinking of another one ??

Yep, that's the one!  I think others had said $10 was pretty high, and would need a good headwind or tornado.  So, I was just happy I sold it for a decent price, and it didn't take long. 

7

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Maine 4 old sled

« on: September 27, 2013, 07:21:16 AM »

Really?  I thought adults had all the fun?   

All of ours are from my better half's family cabin in California (where it snows) from when he was a kid and would accommodate 2 kids sitting up or 1 lying down.  Making one of ours into a glass top coffee table!  If I had one that small I would also make a side table! 

Well, my husband can account for that. I think HE has just as much fun sledding as my son. 

As for the sled, not sure how much it's worth. Looks older than the Flexible flyers that I see around a lot. I know those can go for around $50-70 around here, depending on condition. We picked a really nice one up for $30. It wasn't Flexible Flyer brand, but it has a really nice original paint job and name on it. (can't recall what it was called now......)

8

Antique Questions Forum / Well, good news!

« on: September 27, 2013, 07:15:04 AM »

I had come on here a while back with my Duck planter, and was told it wasn't worth much, and were basically a dime a dozen. It was kind of discouraging....... ..but, it ended up selling on Etsy!! I paid $1.00 for it, and it sold for $10, so can't complain! 

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/152496857

9

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need info on this duck planter.......

« on: September 01, 2013, 06:58:23 PM »

whats it worth.....if anyone offers you $2.....for it....bite their hand off.....ebay is full of them....but none are selling....dependin g on the size of the hole...you might be better using it as an egg cup.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=duck+planter&_pgn=3&_skc=100&rt=nc

Well, that's not what I wanted to hear, but at least I'm only out a buck. LOL I do think it's cute, so I'll find a place for it. And it's a little too big for an egg cup! LOL

Thanks!

10

Antique Questions Forum / Need info on this duck planter.......

« on: September 01, 2013, 06:30:22 PM »

I picked this up at a flea market this weekend for $1. I just found it cute, and it was a good price, so.........

I would like to know it's age, and maybe what it's worth. It seems like these style of planters typically run about $12-20, but not sure. I didn't see any marks. And the yellow stuff on the bottom looks like paint, because it doesn't look like it's ever been glues together. It measures 6in tall.

Any info? Thanks!!

11

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need book help

« on: September 01, 2013, 04:15:10 PM »

I believe the last time you were here you were busy as well !! 

HAHA! Well, with an 8 yr old son who's into sports, we are always busy! LOL But, we ARE busy with antiquing a lot as well! We just finished a HUGE flea market. We walked around for 7 hrs yesterday, and 3 hrs today to see it all. Found lots of great stuff though!

12

Antique Questions Forum / Need book help

« on: September 01, 2013, 03:08:50 PM »

Hey everyone, I'm not sure you remember me, it's been so long since I've been here. One of my main collections is vintage kids books. I'd love to find a great forum that specializes in just vintage children's books, where I can get advice, prices, etc, from other book experts. Does anyone know of such a forum??

We still deal in antiques as well, and I really should come here more often, but things have been so busy.

Thanks for any help, I'd appreciate it! And if this is a great place as well to ask about books, let me know! I wasn't sure how many children's book experts we had around here. 

13

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old curling Iron or medical tool?

« on: December 10, 2012, 09:13:33 PM »

Ok, that makes total sense. Sure looks like a curling iron though. I guess that person on Ebay had it miss marked.......

14

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old curling Iron or medical tool?

« on: December 10, 2012, 07:13:05 PM »

Check out this link. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Sterling-Silver-Handles-ANTIQUE-CIRCA-1800-S-Warming-HAIR-CURLING-IRON-/360503673590?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item53efb182f6

15

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old curling Iron or medical tool?

« on: December 10, 2012, 06:45:47 PM »

What do the tips look like?? To me it looks like a curling iron........based on what I see.