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Antique Questions Forum / Sterling 6-piece Salt & Pepper Set

« on: July 20, 2012, 12:50:52 pm »

I can't find a set like this anywhere. It's Black, Starr & Frost. Set includes 2 shakers, 2 cellars and 2 small spoons. Bottom says "Black, Starr & Frost New York Sterling 18" I am wondering if anyone knows the value or can steer me in the right direction. Thank you!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Have another stumper...

« on: September 24, 2011, 08:02:36 am »

Wow! That is amazing, I had absolutely no idea. The Inuits used them a lot for skinning salmon so KC was on the right track. Wish I had the blade or whatever item was used in this particular handle. Can anyone guess the era?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Have another stumper...

« on: September 22, 2011, 08:19:19 am »

You guys are great! I'll check everything out. Thank you so much.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Strong Box?

« on: September 22, 2011, 08:17:54 am »

Sorry hosman, this is probably one of my FAVORITE antiques. My family has always to referred to it as the "ballot box" but I have never been able to confirm that, hence the post here. I believe that my grandfather brought this from Europe but I'm not sure. Thanks everyone for your input...keep it coming.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Have another stumper...

« on: September 21, 2011, 03:02:27 pm »

No other holes, just that one.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hopi Pottery?

« on: September 21, 2011, 03:01:19 pm »

You're awesome ironlord! --Thanks again.

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Antique Questions Forum / Have another stumper...

« on: September 21, 2011, 02:29:24 pm »

I don't know what this is or what it is made of. Bone, ivory? It's 5.5" long and it's very heavy. The hole is about 1/2" deep. Can anyone tell me anything about this? Thank you.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hopi Pottery?

« on: September 21, 2011, 12:22:55 pm »

Thanks for your time ironlord. Do you think it's Hopi? That info would help so I can dig a little deeper.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hopi Pottery?

« on: September 21, 2011, 10:51:58 am »

As promised, here are some additional pics of the vase. Hope this helps. Thanks again.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hopi Pottery?

« on: September 20, 2011, 03:54:22 pm »

oh, okay, I will take pics tonight of the underside and inside too.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hopi Pottery?

« on: September 20, 2011, 02:28:19 pm »

There are no marking on the underside.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Strong Box?

« on: September 20, 2011, 08:41:14 am »

Thanks everyone. KC, the inside of the lid is reinforced with metal in the area behind the metal (cast iron?) on the other side. Same thing on the inside behind the locking area. The only other metal on the inside is the hardware. What I don't get is, what could be so fragile and/or important to require such a strong, locked box? Gold, money? This is why I thought it may be some sort of strong box, like what you'd see on a stage coach. Maybe someones personal safe for travel? I dunno. Just a thought? Anyone want to guess what era?

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Strong Box?

« on: September 19, 2011, 08:52:58 pm »

Can anyone tell me if this is a strong box. Maybe an antique ballot box? It's only about 11" square. Key is long gone. Would love to know how old it is or anything else about it. Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Can anyone identify this type of glass...

« on: September 19, 2011, 08:24:19 pm »

As I thought, there are no markings on any of the pieces. The items appear to be colored from the inside. Also, if you look closely you can see a leaf pattern in the glass. Hope this helps. Thanks again.

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Antique Questions Forum / Hollow Spoon?

« on: September 19, 2011, 04:40:19 pm »

Have another item that's got me scratching my head. The spoon handle is hollow and measures about 5" long. I can't identify the hallmark but it looks like it's made in Mexico. Anyone know what this spoon is for? Is it a spoon for olives? Geeeez....I need a martini. Thanks in advance.