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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Frame

« on: August 17, 2011, 03:03:36 pm »

 First letter is either FL or H or JL. The next  looks like g not sure what the next is and then either aun or unm. There is some sort of symbol above the 200.  The 2nd word on my last post looks like either Longlois or Langlois. Found this website.
http://www.connaughtantiques.com/index.php/product/bycategory/9.html. Actually found several with the word.
Thank you

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Frame

« on: August 16, 2011, 08:31:46 pm »

Yes, there are some chips and it is a light color. I looked closer and found a couple of writings on the back of the frame. It is hard to read but will send pics. Thank you

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Has Anyone Ever Seen This Heart Shaped Mirror

« on: August 16, 2011, 08:04:31 am »

Ok, thank you, I will do that now.

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Antique Questions Forum / Has Anyone Ever Seen This Heart Shaped Mirror

« on: August 15, 2011, 10:56:29 pm »

I purchased this mirror from a person on craigslist a couple of months ago. I really liked it and didn't care so much about the value or history. But now since I have found this forum I thought I would ask if anyone knows anything about this mirror. The measurements are 36 in. tall and 23 in. wide at widest point. It is 1 1/2 in. deep and has a beveled edge. The person I purchased it from said she had bought it from an antique store. Thank you, Hope I am not posting to many things.

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Antique Questions Forum / Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Frame

« on: August 15, 2011, 08:15:07 pm »

I have not been able to find a mirror like this one. I have found some similar but they seem to vary in value. I was told it is from the 1800's. It measures 33 1/2 in. by 30 1/2 in. It is about 3 1/2 to 4 in. deep at deepest point. It has acorns, berries and leaves on the inside part of the frame which extends out further than the other part. I will send pics of the back, don't know if that is necessary but just in case it helps. I really would like to know how old this is, what kind of frame this is and the value. Thank You

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THESE 3 FT BRASS CANDLESTICKS ARE KNOCKOFFS OR ORIGINALS

« on: August 15, 2011, 04:26:31 pm »

Thank you, I figured as much but wanted to make sure.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: BACCARAT CRYSTAL CANDLEHOLDERS

« on: August 15, 2011, 09:26:57 am »

How does one go about selling items to get the best price, for example these candleholders?

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Antique Questions Forum / CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THESE 3 FT BRASS CANDLESTICKS ARE KNOCKOFFS OR ORIGINALS

« on: August 15, 2011, 09:12:47 am »

These came from the same home that my other posts have been.  Don't know to much about them and not sure if the larger round piece goes up or down. I did see these on a auction going for only about 50.00 and the round part was up. When I told my friend whom I got these from she said they would have been knockoffs then. These are probably from India and are heavy and she said originals. Any information on these would be helpful.
Thank you for all the help.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: BACCARAT CRYSTAL CANDLEHOLDERS

« on: August 14, 2011, 09:09:10 pm »

 Thank you so much for the help. You and Sapphire are awesome. I talked to the person who gave me these today. Her parents passed away along time ago and she has kept these in storage. We are West Coast but her parents were avid antique collectors, getting pieces from East Coast and Europe. That's just what they did. I have other items I am going to post. She said all pieces are very very old, most 150 years and older. The baccarat candleholders are for sure baccarat, no question she said. Antique dealer told her they were but there are no markings. How do you determine?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: BACCARAT CRYSTAL CANDLEHOLDERS

« on: August 14, 2011, 01:13:03 pm »

I can't find these anywhere. I know they are really old and no marking on baccarat crystal until around 1860. These are older than that. Very very heavy pieces.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: BACCARAT CRYSTAL CANDLEHOLDERS

« on: August 14, 2011, 12:18:55 pm »

I reduced size. Can you let me know if you were able to get the pic. I also posted another question regarding basilica candelabras. Thank you so much.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: I was given these items and have no idea what they are worth. Need help..

« on: August 13, 2011, 07:09:42 pm »

Thank you so much, I will try to figure out what is wrong. It showed up on mine so I figured it went through.

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Antique Questions Forum / HELP ME PLEASE 1850 french basillica bronze candelabras

« on: August 12, 2011, 11:52:51 am »

I was given these and am wondering the value. One is 29 in. tall and 22 in. wide. 2 more that are 26 in. tall and 13 in. wide. They say 1850 and were used in a church.  

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Antique Questions Forum / BACCARAT CRYSTAL CANDLEHOLDERS

« on: August 12, 2011, 11:27:20 am »

Pair of baccarat crystal candleholders. 16 1/2 in tall and 6 in wide. At least 100-150 years old. 1 is in very good shape and the other has one prism that has been glued together and some chipping on crystals.