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Antique Questions Forum / Re: help to indetify this old corkscrew
« on: August 20, 2015, 04:22:00 am »
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help identifying this Antique chair
« on: August 20, 2015, 04:20:18 am »
Even the same estimate over here in the UK. As ghopper says, they are frequently overvalued. The problem is that antique chairs frequently don't 'fit into' many modern homes or schemes .... and so for anyone with an old house or likes being surrounded by old sticks (like me) then they are spoiled for choice, so when supply exceeds demand prices plummet, even for 'everyday' Georgian furniture which you can pick up at Auctions for next to nothing. Lucky for people like me, but not good for sellers.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Happy Birthday , KC !
« on: August 16, 2015, 01:20:54 pm »
Sorry about the delay ... but glad you had a lovely day!
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« on: August 16, 2015, 05:39:14 am »
You are probably right, mart .... when I look at it what screams out at me is Fritz Lang and Metropolis, so earlyish Deco I'd say?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« on: August 15, 2015, 03:17:06 am »
It looks like it has the age to it, and period pieces such as this can be sought after especially if the glass is free of cracks or chips. I saw apair of green glass, pewter handled vases go for an amazing £1800 at an auction a few weeks back, but they were exceptional and I'm not suggesting this is a valuable piece, I really have no idea. The pewter has an interesting construction/fastening, but I'm surprised that they didn't continue with the pattern all the way round.
Just a single, close-up, large photo of the impress might be useful to others to help identify maker?
Just a single, close-up, large photo of the impress might be useful to others to help identify maker?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: help to indetify this old corkscrew
« on: August 15, 2015, 03:01:44 am »To me, it looks like the remains of a "Flynut" mechanical type...with parts missing.
I agree, otherwise I can see no point in the threaded top section
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Mystery vintage medical utensil?
« on: August 13, 2015, 07:32:27 am »
Do my eyes deceive me or is it lacking a botton? Or is it a glass bottom?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: An interesting inkwell, from the Crimea?
« on: August 11, 2015, 12:53:21 am »
Well found KC. I did see that Liveauctioneer one, and that was one of the links I posted that somehow 'broke'? That one was also a pen rest and went for an incredible $1800!
However, that second one you found from the Civil War site is almost identical to mine ... haven't been able as yet to blow them up to compare the script, but they look like two peas from a pod. It is possible that this was a common sort of trench art during that period. And what a difference ... $18000 and $250!
The base, I am in agreement, probably was a later addition, and it's not as cool as marble should be, I don't think it's soapstone (pretty sure it's not) and I think you're right with travertine.
Later on ...
I've had a chance to compare them, now, KC and they are almost identical, except mine has the 'later' stand. I am beginning to think that these were possibly made as early tourist pieces? So not unique, but still possibly not all that common, and still interesting
However, that second one you found from the Civil War site is almost identical to mine ... haven't been able as yet to blow them up to compare the script, but they look like two peas from a pod. It is possible that this was a common sort of trench art during that period. And what a difference ... $18000 and $250!
The base, I am in agreement, probably was a later addition, and it's not as cool as marble should be, I don't think it's soapstone (pretty sure it's not) and I think you're right with travertine.
Later on ...
I've had a chance to compare them, now, KC and they are almost identical, except mine has the 'later' stand. I am beginning to think that these were possibly made as early tourist pieces? So not unique, but still possibly not all that common, and still interesting
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: An interesting inkwell, from the Crimea?
« on: August 10, 2015, 11:25:12 am »Mmmm,,, Not sure about this one Mario !! Something tells me it is either later made or possibly the base was added at a later date !! Have you done an internet search to see if similar inkwells can be found ??
Hi mart,
This is exactly why I'm posting it here so I can take advantage of your vast knowledge and gut feelings .... it's invaluable!
I look at it and the shot look fine, even the structure of the lid looks OK, but as with you the base looks not quite right. It is possible that when it was first made there was no base, and these two links will show why .... I also posted this on the Fountain Pen Network and one of the other members came up with this:
http://pickelhaubes.....php?f=2&t=6531
Then I found this one .....
http://www.geneshapi...t.shtml?id=2277
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Antique Questions Forum / An interesting inkwell, from the Crimea?
« on: August 10, 2015, 10:30:38 am »
Hello All,
It's been a while but I thought I'd run this one passed you all. I picked it up at a local Auction; it's an inkwell made up of a small cannon shot sitting on three grapeshots with a plaque that I think translates to Memory/Remembrance Sevastapol.
I'm fairly certain that the elements are original to the period of the Crimean War, but was it made at the time or more later as a tourist piece?
The photo of the botton is to keep mart happy.
Any ideas?
It's been a while but I thought I'd run this one passed you all. I picked it up at a local Auction; it's an inkwell made up of a small cannon shot sitting on three grapeshots with a plaque that I think translates to Memory/Remembrance Sevastapol.
I'm fairly certain that the elements are original to the period of the Crimean War, but was it made at the time or more later as a tourist piece?
The photo of the botton is to keep mart happy.
Any ideas?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: What's this? Vintage?
« on: June 07, 2015, 03:13:52 am »
Someone on etsy thinks it could be for exercising grip ..... or removing jar lids
https://www.etsy.com/listing/161606059/vintage-exercise-hand-grip-stress-relief
https://www.etsy.com/listing/161606059/vintage-exercise-hand-grip-stress-relief
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: R Atkinson fox picture of garden and fountain
« on: May 17, 2015, 01:35:32 pm »
I think if it has a copyright symbol, and it is clearly there, then you can probably say with some certainty that it is a print.
Also, if you use a strong magnifier you should be able to distinguish between an orifinal painting and a prin.
Also, if you use a strong magnifier you should be able to distinguish between an orifinal painting and a prin.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Strange symbol/emblem drawn inside sixteenth century book
« on: May 17, 2015, 01:31:17 pm »
I think that the four words are going to be the key... is it not possible to get a better photo of those, say in daylight?
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Art Deco cabinets
« on: May 08, 2015, 12:37:05 am »
It is very difficult to tell what wood or veneer it is from those photos, they are not clear enough. From the one photo it looks as if it could be burr walnut, but I wouldn't swear on it.
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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Brass or bronze unknown item ?
« on: May 03, 2015, 12:38:36 pm »
What size is it?