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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chapman lamp
« Last post by Raven31557 on September 12, 2025, 12:06:01 PM »Yeah, it's from the 50's.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Info on the value of a rare Nimrod pipe lighter
« Last post by KC 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: Info on the value of a rare Nimrod pipe lighter
« Last post by Curtuarez on September 09, 2025, 09:06:45 PM »Collectors usually pay more attention to originality and condition, so if the stem is in good shape, it could increase the value compared to a regular piece.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chapman lamp
« Last post by KC 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 / Chapman lamp
« Last post by Raven31557 on September 02, 2025, 12:28:52 PM »I tried to research this lamp, and it's valued at around $500.00?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help Identifying and valuing antique frame by A. Dyrenne, Paris 1882
« Last post by KC 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.
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 / Help Identifying and valuing antique frame by A. Dyrenne, Paris 1882
« Last post by Thetiller3 on August 28, 2025, 02:29:09 PM »Hello everyone,
I recently acquired an ornate antique frame and I’m hoping for some help with authentication and valuation.
• The back is engraved: “A. Dyrenne, Paris 1882.”
• Material: appears to be cast bronze (possibly brass or iron) with a dark patina.
• Style: highly decorative Rococo/Baroque revival with multiple cherubs/putti, scrollwork, and floral details.
• Size: 15"x9"
• Weighs approximately 6lbs
From what I’ve read, Auguste Dyrenne was a Parisian bronze/cast metal maker active in the late 19th century. I would love to know:
1. Does this engraving seem authentic for Dyrenne’s work?
2. Would this have originally been a picture frame, mirror frame, or something else?
3. What is the approximate resale/collector value in today’s market?
I’ve attached photos of the frame (front and back with the inscription). Any information, references, or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance for sharing your expertise!
https://freeimage.host/i/K38YDbt
https://freeimage.host/i/K38Yi0v
https://freeimage.host/i/K38YkJV
https://freeimage.host/i/K38Y4sa
I recently acquired an ornate antique frame and I’m hoping for some help with authentication and valuation.
• The back is engraved: “A. Dyrenne, Paris 1882.”
• Material: appears to be cast bronze (possibly brass or iron) with a dark patina.
• Style: highly decorative Rococo/Baroque revival with multiple cherubs/putti, scrollwork, and floral details.
• Size: 15"x9"
• Weighs approximately 6lbs
From what I’ve read, Auguste Dyrenne was a Parisian bronze/cast metal maker active in the late 19th century. I would love to know:
1. Does this engraving seem authentic for Dyrenne’s work?
2. Would this have originally been a picture frame, mirror frame, or something else?
3. What is the approximate resale/collector value in today’s market?
I’ve attached photos of the frame (front and back with the inscription). Any information, references, or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance for sharing your expertise!
https://freeimage.host/i/K38YDbt
https://freeimage.host/i/K38Yi0v
https://freeimage.host/i/K38YkJV
https://freeimage.host/i/K38Y4sa
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EBay Forum / Re: Reflashing your thinking for success
« Last post by zazajoj on July 10, 2025, 10:16:06 AM »Our attitudes influence decisions and actions. Some of them limit us, even if we do not notice it. Revising your thoughts is not about “positive thinking”, but about awareness. By replacing habitual reactive thoughts with more constructive ones, you can take a different look at familiar tasks. This gives a sense of control and opens up new options.
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EBay Forum / Reflashing your thinking for success
« Last post by toxatyt on July 10, 2025, 08:49:19 AM »It seems like my thinking is slowing me down. My head is filled with the following attitudes: "it won't work", "it's too late", "not the one". All this prevents me from moving forward. I want to reboot my internal beliefs so that they help me, and don't hold me back. I read that this is possible, but it's hard to do alone. Who has worked on this — with a coach, a psychologist, on their own? I need support, direction, and someone's experience.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need help in valuing a serving dish
« Last post by Whougho on June 30, 2025, 01:47:01 AM »Hello,
I have a dish made around the mid nineties. It is 13" long and 6" at the widest point of dish space waves. There is a scene of a building called "State Normal and Dormitory", Spearfish, So. Dakota.
Does anyone have an idea as to its worth?
Since it was made around the mid-1990s, it's not really an "antique" (which usually means 100 years old or older). It would fall into the more classic collectible category. The "State Normal and Dormitory, Spearfish, So. Dakota" scene is an interesting touch, as it ties into a specific historical place and time, which might appeal to collectors interested in local history, college memorabilia, or even those with a personal connection to Spearfish or the institution (now Black Hills State University).