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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Taback Tobacco Jars help

« on: July 09, 2015, 02:49:35 PM »

yes and I read on them.
Just wasn't 100% confident as to the age of the ones I bought.
Just wanted to make sure mine wasn't a modern reproduction.

Thank you,
sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Taback Tobacco Jars help

« on: July 08, 2015, 08:16:48 PM »

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Antique Questions Forum / Taback Tobacco Jars help

« on: July 08, 2015, 08:16:08 PM »

Bought these today at a thrift store.
Wasn't sure, if old or new, but had a good feeling.
Found a couple online with same image. Although all seem to be hand painted and all are slightly different.
They were dated to 1870's - 1880's.

11 inches tall with lid
about 9 inches across
30 inches around
no markings
These have same pattern, but are slightly different due to being hand painted.
crazing
wear around lid and bottom. Thinking maybe that shows age.

Paid $53 for both.
Any ideas if these are old?

Thank you for your help.

sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 3 metal containers

« on: August 15, 2014, 05:26:08 PM »

Looks like two metals.
I would guess tin,
but each side on each tin appears to be connected onto the pieces and the welded? and it looks like with brass.

sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: 3 metal containers

« on: August 15, 2014, 11:43:19 AM »

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Antique Questions Forum / 3 metal containers

« on: August 15, 2014, 11:40:51 AM »

I bought these at a thrift store. $4 for all 3.
I think they look really old. But i/m not very good with items like this.
height 5 1/4, 4 1/2, 3,1/2 inches
The wood stopper is 2 1/2 inches
Unfortunately two of the stoppers were missing. Went back several times but with no luck.
Any information will be appreciated.

Thank you,
sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: help with paintings 1 of 2

« on: April 07, 2014, 09:44:38 PM »

As I said in the other post (#2) looks like someones attempt at surreal art !!  Color palette is pretty much the same on both !!  Since neither piece is signed,, I can only gather the artist didn`t like his own work !! Honestly I found that it missed any kind of meaning !! Its confusing and boring to me,,but I must admit,,surreal art is not my cup of tea !!

I agree, esp. on the painting with the barn. I was confused. Was the wolf being attacked by the sheep?  didn't quite understand.
Thank you for your help, Mart.
Appreciate it.

sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: help with paintings 1 of 2

« on: April 07, 2014, 07:19:51 PM »

I feel the same way about it.
Someone had talent.

sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: help with paintings 1 of 2

« on: April 07, 2014, 06:46:31 PM »

Guess there is no signature ??  Looks like a hobby painter to me !!

No signature or mark of any type.
In your opinion, if you don't mind? What do you think of the quality of work?

sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Help with paintings 2 of 2

« on: April 07, 2014, 06:39:13 PM »

This is the 2nd paiting from Goodwill
2.99
35 1/2 X 71 1/2 for the painting
canvas is 45 1/2  X  83 1/2
oil
not signed
This is in inches for both paintings
Appears to be 2 lamb exiting the barn and on the opposite side a wolf or coyote is being attacked.

Any ideas?

sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / help with paintings 1 of 2

« on: April 07, 2014, 06:26:43 PM »

Bought 2 paintings at Goodwill. Not on a frame. They were rolled and stuck in a corner. 2.99 and 1.99. This was unusually cheap. Although I have been finding deals like this lately at Goodwill. This was a little cheaper than normal.

The first one is 47 X 36 for the scene. The entire canvas is 59 X 48.
Now keep in mind I'm not good with this. But I'm sure it's oil.
Not signed.
Appears to be a lady walking by the river, on the opposite bank from the house located in the woods.
I thought maybe by starting with the type of trees and maybe identifying the river(?) and the type of clothing on the woman this might be a good start.

I'm researching this. But a little lost
Anybody have any ideas.

Thank you,
sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Fishing Floats

« on: December 11, 2013, 09:06:35 AM »

Thank you for the info.
Looks like I have alot to learn before determining if these are old or not.
Very interesting and learning alot.


sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Fishing Floats

« on: December 10, 2013, 09:00:38 PM »

I bought these 3 pieces of glass for $5 total.
They looked like antique fishing floats, but I have never ID these before. But I think they are.
 
3 -3 1/2 inches high  or
10 , 10 1/2 , and 11 inches around

And not perfect spheres.
 
Anybody have any knowledge on this or can confirm these as antique fishing floats?
 
sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: hopefully I won't be banned for this item

« on: November 29, 2013, 09:37:28 PM »

I would say Japanese. Based on a book I have with art like this.

sandfisher

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Steubenville Belle bathroom pieces 1890's

« on: October 31, 2013, 02:43:46 PM »

Figured you would catch that yourself !!   But in my mind if you drop it and it throws shards all over the floor,,they are not ceramic, or pottery,,,they are glass !!  Never heard anyone say they got a pottery shard in their foot !!

"I've got a pottery shard in my foot."
Mart, Now you've heard someone that . HAHAHAHAHHA!   

sandfisher