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EBay Forum / Items not showing up in Ebay search results

« on: July 18, 2012, 09:55:21 am »

Over 5 days into a 7 day auction I wondered why I had no views. So I did a search for one of my items and it wouldn't show up. I contacted ebay and they had the same problem with an item of mine not showing when they did a search. First they told me that their fraud filters are working and it may take a few hours for my listing to show up. I told her but my item has been listed for over 5 days now and still not showing up. She told me tech would look into the problem and we got off the phone. I decided I better search all my listings to see how many are having problems. I found a few other items that dont always show up in search results. I can't help but wonder how long this has been going on and how much money this has cost me? I guess I'm going to have to check all the time to see if my listings actually show up in search results.

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Antique Questions Forum / Sterling Belt Buckle

« on: May 22, 2012, 12:19:49 pm »

I found this sterling belt buckle hiding in a little wood file cabinet that pretty much just fell apart when I went to pick it up. Its all sterling silver except the loop your belt would go through is brass I think. I'm most curious about what exactly its suposed to be. I see it has a cresent moon but what is with the circle in a circle? The only marking I can find on it is a C on the brass loop. Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Jackie O Painting

« on: April 18, 2012, 11:31:38 am »

I bought this painting months ago and to be honest I had no clue who it was. A few weeks ago someone was over and they said "Wow is that Jackie Kennedy"? Soon as they said it I thought holy crap it is her.

What is showing of the painting measures about 15" X 11". It looks like it is just signed TERRY and dated 1962. Most likely it was inspired by the first official White House press release photo from 1961 since its the same pose. I'm not sure what kind of painting it is. It seems like the paint is laid on alot thicker than any watercolors I have seen. It was done on blue paper that has some writing pressed into it. The only thing I could make out was 100% cotton.

I really like this painting. I don't feel my pictures do it justice. Most paintings I can find were done after JFK was assassinated and they always seem to have a sad look in her eyes. There is one condition issue. The painting is wavy. Is that something that could be fixed? Would it even be worth fixing? Any guesses as far as a value?

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Antique Questions Forum / Footed Glass Bowl

« on: April 09, 2012, 01:10:52 pm »

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Of course I forgot to measure it but its somewhere around 14 or 15 inches in diameter and is about 4 or 5 inches high.

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Antique Questions Forum / Blue Glass Bowls With Folded Rims

« on: April 05, 2012, 03:46:23 pm »

I have two blown glass bowls that measure 6.25" x 1" deep. Does anyone know how old these are? Who made them? and Value?

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Antique Questions Forum / Need Help With Pressed Glass Pattern

« on: March 27, 2012, 01:37:14 pm »

I've been looking at alot of pressed glass and haven't been getting anywhere. It measures just under 11" wide and 3.5" tall. I was hoping someone would recognize this pattern or be able to point me in the right direction. Age? Maker or country of origin?

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Antique Questions Forum / Is this plate really 19th century?

« on: March 15, 2012, 11:59:42 am »

I have these three plates that I thought were modern junk. I know my parents have one or more just like this with a similair scene. The plates were made for hanging they have two hole thru the bottom. There are no makers mark so I used the artist signature to look one up. I found an online add for one of the plates I have and they claim it is 19th century. I still think its modern. What do you think?

http://www.antiques.com/classified/1127976/Antique-19th-c-porcelain-plate--Nippon--tapestry--artist--8

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Antique Questions Forum / Depositato? Figurine Italy

« on: February 25, 2012, 06:43:45 pm »

I'm trying to figure out who this figure is? I know I have seen an image of this guy before but I don't remember where and I haven't been able to find him on the net. Any clue?

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Antique Questions Forum / More Painting Help Please!!!

« on: February 22, 2012, 01:50:21 pm »

This might be a really stupid question. I have two paintings by the same person Harold Laynor. I originally thought they were oil paintings on masonite but after reading more about the artist I'm starting to think they could have been done with lacquers. The askings prices between his oils and lacquers is pretty significant. So I would really like to know what I have here before I try and sell them. How would I be able to tell the difference between an oil and a lacquer painting?

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Antique Questions Forum / Mid Century? Desk

« on: February 19, 2012, 12:19:35 pm »

I was wondering if anyone could tell me about this desk. I don't really think its going to be worth much but I would rather check here to see what everyone thinks. Although its a little beat up the previous owner tried to take care of it. They had a piece of glass cut for it to help protect the top. The desk measures 46" Wide and is 19" deep in the center. The top was cut so the center curves out about three quarters of an inch further than the sides. It looks mostly held together with nails. I think its from the 50's or 60's but could be newer.

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Antique Questions Forum / Ugly Dog Made in Japan

« on: February 19, 2012, 12:01:37 pm »

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this dog. Its 4" tall and 5" wide. On its lower back is Made in Japan. It came with a collection of stuff mostly from the 50's and 60's.

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Antique Questions Forum / Unmarked Pitcher

« on: February 19, 2012, 11:51:24 am »

I have this pitcher thats 7" tall and 7" wide with the handle. There are no markings on it anywhere. I'm not too confident this pitcher is old but if anyone recognizes it please let me know.

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Antique Questions Forum / Silver Tray

« on: February 07, 2012, 01:53:58 pm »

I have been going nuts trying to find more info on this. Its a thin silver tray 9.5" long and 6.75" wide. The tray is so thin it flexes and springs right back to its shape kind of like clicking a snapple lid. It weighs 74 grams or just over 2.5 oz. Lightly scratched on the back it reads handmade of pure silver India. There is some sort of mark or signiture on it that looks like sandscript to me. Unfortunately the best way to see the mark is to see it from the reverse so its backwards I think. Looks like the front side wore away too much to read it the right way.

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Antique Questions Forum / Another Table Lamp

« on: January 25, 2012, 03:26:52 pm »

I was hoping someone could estimate the age of this lamp. There is no maker marks or country of origin that I can find anyway. What would it be made of? its very heavy. It is 32.5" tall.

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Antique Questions Forum / Anyone know who made this dish and what it is for?

« on: January 25, 2012, 02:05:15 pm »

Its about 9 or 10 inches long and about 5 inches wide. Looks like it has crossed swords.