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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Anyone have information on this game!

« on: March 06, 2026, 09:57:38 PM »

Thank you for posting.  McLoughlin Brothers games are very collectible - especially the rarer ones (of which I believe you have one!) The produced games between 1858 to 1920 at which time it was sold to Milton Bradley (they stopped producing games but continued producing books/pictures.)   There was never a "complete" list of all games/books/etc that MB produced but the following links include all of the recorded games that they produced.  You can peruse through the files to see if you can find it.   It may be so rare that you may not find it.
https://www.americanantiquarian.org/mcloughlin-bros-catalogues-price-lists-and-order-forms

Can you please open the instructions booklet and post more pictures of it? 

The Royal Game of "Magisi" is the title.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: WHAT ARE THESE? (BRASS RIVET BUTTONS)

« on: December 28, 2025, 02:59:42 PM »

The correct name for the items you have are vintage nailhead claw studs (used for clothing, upholstery, leather).

Not a bifurcated or split nail - which is a domed cap with a slit nail coming out of the center of the bottom of the cap.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: WHAT ARE THESE? (BRASS RIVET BUTTONS)

« on: October 20, 2025, 08:54:15 PM »

These could be for 2 things! 
#1 are called Brass Rivets - look up jeans rivets.  They are hammered/pressed in at high stress areas on pockets, seams, etc.

or

#2  Decorative Dome Rivets for Upholstery - used for decoration and for high stress/pressure areas.
 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Age of Windsor Rocker

« on: September 27, 2025, 11:14:26 PM »

Just from the pictures - it looks like the real deal to me - especially the wear on it!

Hope all is well with you and that fabulous place you bought!  Did you ever get the work finished?!  Miss seeing your treasures!

FYI - Unfortunately Mart passed away last year not long after her husband.  She is terribly missed!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Fine Art, "Ripley Light"

« on: September 24, 2025, 08:07:23 PM »

Hi!  Very nice piece of Jim Booth art.   
The reason for the $1000 is to help cover costs because 1) you cannot buy these readily, 2) it will take a long time to find another one, if you can find it 3) It is to cover the cost AND tries to take into account shipping, handling, framing, etc.  IT IS NOT THE VALUE OF JUST THE PRINT!
So many of his are selling in the price range of $80 - $200 (depending on print and market demand).

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chapman lamp

« on: September 15, 2025, 12:31:07 PM »

If it is in really good shape it would still be worth $$$ with a collector or nostalgia seeker! 

Hope all is going well with you!  Miss the old gang on here!  So many have passed away!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Info on the value of a rare Nimrod pipe lighter

« on: September 10, 2025, 01:07:40 AM »

Would need to see a picture of the entire lighter.  Some of them sell for a pretty good price!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chapman lamp

« on: September 06, 2025, 11:17:04 PM »

Hi Raven31557!      If it is a true original (not a later one) it could have demanded this cost at one point.  Believe the market is down for now.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help Identifying and valuing antique frame by A. Dyrenne, Paris 1882

« on: August 28, 2025, 09:56:04 PM »

The famous foundry that made the cast iron pieces spelled was/is spelled  A. Durenne.   
https://theexplorers.com/photo/the-durenne-foundry/en

Without handling this it would be hard to tell if it was an original piece (weight, quality, crispness of design).  However, the precise inscription is suspect.  Copies of this same frame have been produced and are still desired. Many replicas are generally stamped with a product code on a leg. 

If you search cast iron french renaissance tripod frame with cherubs you will see more like this on the internet.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Wall clock

« on: April 29, 2025, 08:45:31 PM »

If the clock is in good working order it should sell well.  It has the Acanthus leaves with a French flair - still very desirable.

Is it resin, wood or metal?  The earlier pieces were made from "Woodite" or woodpulp.  These hold more value.

"To identify Syroco, search the piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced before the 1960s will usually display the letter C or D along with a style number. Later pieces generally bear a foil stamp that reads Syracuse Ornamental Company and have a letter J or K marking."

Interesting article on the company by Miss Mustard Seed (This is an excellant site)
https://missmustardseed.com/syracuse-ornamental-company-catalog-1923/

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Wall clock

« on: April 26, 2025, 09:30:46 PM »

Can you please post a picture of the front of it?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: vintage plant stand

« on: April 10, 2025, 10:11:04 PM »

The style looks like those that are seen from the 1930's - 1950's.  It looks to  be in beautiful shape.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: vintage plant stand

« on: April 05, 2025, 10:26:38 PM »

Hi Raven31557!  Does the metal base have any markings on it anywhere?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need help in valuing a serving dish

« on: March 25, 2025, 02:38:28 AM »

Hi!
Please post pictures of the dish, close ups of front and back and any manufacturer markings! 
Condition makes a big difference in value as well.
Look forward to seeing your pictures.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Cigarette case

« on: March 11, 2025, 10:51:32 PM »

Hi!
Can you please post a clearer picture of the makers' mark?   Picture of the interior?

It's a beautiful piece and appears to be in exceptional condition.

If you search 'Napier silver with gold inlay cigarette case' you will see quite a few with monograms on them.