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Antique Questions Forum / Question of antique victorian cake cover

« on: May 08, 2006, 08:54:01 pm »

try the term Victorian cake salver -  I assume you have only the cover and not the cake salver/stand/plate -     best wishes in your continued search, post back if you need additional info       KB

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Antique Questions Forum / FORUM PROBLEMS

« on: May 07, 2006, 03:55:36 pm »

yes, I got one of the crazy e-mails - said it was from antiquedashshop.com and said it was for selling antiques and you had to download some bizzarre link and that you couldn't buy without it - I havent deleted it but because I'm not interested in yet another site to sell or to buy either, I didn't download the whatever it was.  I thought maybe the format of this site had changed.     KB

it says something about downloading an IP clients, and the heading was about trying our new service - the link had words in it like traff and cool and biz and others -   KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Vase Urn

« on: May 07, 2006, 03:46:17 pm »

I think your maker is Joseph Schachtel from Silesia area of Germany.  In business from mid 1800's to 1920.   located two marks - one is a raised up JS inside a shield or crest - the other, from apparently a later period, late 1800's to early 1900's is a JS with a pattern of fleur-de-lis arranged above the initials in a sort of diamond pattern.  Without seeing the vase, I can't give a value, but I did find in my googling a cobalt blue vase with a scene on it and it was for sale for $100.  Suggest you keep googling - and try this site:

www.porcelainmarksa ndmore.com

I didn't find that factory's marks - but Chris Simon Marshall who owns the site can dig into his data bases, with of course a picture of the backstamp, and perhaps refine the date of manufacture.             KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Royal albert

« on: April 22, 2006, 07:47:35 pm »

here's one on e-bay

http://pottery.search-desc.ebay.ie/trio-77...gZ1QQsofocusZbs

and to add to your set?  here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1920s-Royal-Albert-S...1QQcmdZViewItem

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Antique Questions Forum / Charlotte Rhead

« on: April 20, 2006, 06:07:03 pm »

I ran some googles for you- your pattern is out there - you might have to keep searching for the specific vase tho' - best wishes - hope you find one.  KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Carrollton H China

« on: April 17, 2006, 08:10:12 pm »

try here first - retail replacement prices

http://www.replacements.com/china/CLT.htm

also here:

www.edish.com

here:

www.robbinsnest.com

best wishes, KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Brass charger/tray

« on: April 13, 2006, 06:42:48 pm »

Age depends on Grandmother's age - to an extent - these brass trays were popular in the 1890's - 1920's - - Many were made in India - - tables had brass tops in Victorian parlors - but brass trays have never gone out of style - they were popular in the 1960's - 1970's - - also made in India.  They are a classic design.  So if you want to run some google searches try this -

vintage brass tray - - - - - - a nice site to get retail prices is:

www.goantiques.com        

and I'm assuming here that it's a heavy brass sort of flat tray, and not the brass finish "raised design" also popular in the 1960's as wall hangings.  Best wishes.     KB

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Antique Questions Forum / RFH Czech Tea Set

« on: April 12, 2006, 07:52:43 pm »

web research shows FRH to be Richter, Fenkl, Ha - - - a very few examples on replacements.com - none like yours of the few shown -

Great site and she may research for you with pics of front, back, and bottom - and will do by snail mail - -

http://www.collectorscircle.com/bohemian/p..._table2.html#mz

This is the best site on the web for Czech - it is viewable by the public but supported by Ginni Snodgras herself - If you can get an ID would you share with us here?  I and others are interested.  Thanks,  KB

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Antique Questions Forum / little r on my sterling

« on: April 11, 2006, 08:18:42 pm »

here's a great site:

www.replacements.co m

lots of scrolling here.  If you can't find your pattern, I do believe they can work from photos - I don't know if the service is free - sterling silver is very valuable.            KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Vase origin, worth, history, ANYTHING!!

« on: April 11, 2006, 08:15:45 pm »

from the little ol' web researcher - wow !

so here's your mark:  

http://www.petziman.de/hallmarks/thuringianfactories.jpg

if you get the small version of the link, click the lower left - date:  1882

It's called a portrait vase and I am so unqualified to give an estimate - I did a small search and didn't find your vase - not surprising - but it's a start - it's the Lichte porcelain mfg - still in business - nice gift - KB

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Antique Questions Forum / French Fine Bone China Insignia of three sheep?

« on: April 09, 2006, 03:06:56 pm »

I too looked - in my Kovel's book - and web sites for more porcelain from Limoges on the off chance that is what it is - can't find any backstamps for 3 animals or 3 people either.  

If you want the long hard look - go to

www.replacements.co m

select Limoges France.  Limoges is an area not a brand name - but on that site all makers are lumped together - and scroll and scroll.  You might find your pattern and it would give you a maker then we could go from there -

Public libraries are good - either sketch your backstamp or take a small piece like a saucer with you - French porcelain is much more than just from the Limoges area.  Or post a pic?               Best wishes in your search.  KB

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Antique Questions Forum / marcasite jewelry

« on: April 07, 2006, 06:36:26 pm »

look on the clasp  and on the back for initials or symbols, like an initial in a diamond shape etc.  I might be able to help.  I have a couple of good web sites in my "favorites" - KB

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Antique Questions Forum / fine china

« on: April 05, 2006, 07:02:08 pm »

here's one example on e-bay from the famous replacements..com folks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...4&category=2776

and it's googleable - - pretty stuff - - KB

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Antique Questions Forum / F.G.DOUGHTY FIGURINE ROYAL WORCESTER

« on: April 04, 2006, 08:04:08 pm »

Michael can be found on www.replacements.co m at $375 retail replacement value.  Other research says he was first made in 1931, and is not "rare".  You will enjoy a google search.  

Just go for:  Royal Worcester figurines Doughty       and you'll get tons of info.  As with all British pottery/porcelain, these are very well documented.  Best wishes in your continued searches, KB     These are collected.  

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Antique Questions Forum / German Cutlery

« on: April 04, 2006, 07:43:18 pm »

please double check the spelling - Furst Besteck does indeed lead to sites not concerning tableware or cutlery - Perhaps something is being lost in translation.  

Is there an indication of metal type?  Stainless steel?  Sterling silver etc.  ?        KB