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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique bench. It's origins ?

« on: June 25, 2021, 11:56:23 am »

This the first auction I've seen where they are charging an "Overhead Premium", in addition to the Buyers Premium.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Ceramic Lid? Canister Lid? Hand Painted? What are your thoughts?

« on: May 06, 2021, 02:35:46 pm »

Appears to be an example of "Geisha Girl" porcelain. Probably a cover for a powder jar from a dresser set?
https://www.nancyscollectibles.com/augnewsletter9.html

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Identify cigarette display

« on: February 14, 2021, 05:31:29 pm »

Check the lower right hand of this page (http://www.retro-vegas.com/carts-racks.html) for a somewhat similar unit.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: I guess this is why he didn`t answer my PM !!

« on: January 14, 2021, 09:38:30 am »

A knowledgeable voice that will be missed here for sure. As time goes on for all of us I often think of a short poem by Robert Service.

Just Think!

Just think! some night the stars will gleam
   Upon a cold, grey stone,
And trace a name with silver beam,
   And lo! ’twill be your own.

That night is speeding on to greet
   Your epitaphic rhyme.
Your life is but a little beat
   Within the heart of Time.

A little gain, a little pain,
   A laugh, lest you may moan;
A little blame, a little fame,
   A star-gleam on a stone.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Identify Gumball Machine

« on: January 03, 2021, 12:53:12 pm »

Check these pages for the "Simpson Lincoln Gumball" machine.

http://smallvintagevending.com/third/simpson_lincoln.html

https://antiquegum.com/gum-and-peanut-machines

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Merry Christmas everyone !!

« on: December 25, 2020, 07:39:04 pm »

Merry Christmas folks.

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?”
― Bob Hope

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique sewing machine

« on: December 16, 2020, 07:30:41 pm »

Check out the link below if you haven't already, and especially the third paragraph. Pretty well sums up the difficultly in researching some of the odd name machines.
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/american%20sewing%20machine%20manufacturers.htm

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Is this little creamer guy a Palmer Cox Brownie?

« on: December 13, 2020, 09:57:25 am »

I agree that he has the appearance of one. What is that around his neck, a pigtail?

Quite the collection here:
https://theriaultsdolls.tumblr.com/post/168046694797/important-kaonis-collection-of-palmer-cox-brownies

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Slat Sided Chest

« on: December 09, 2020, 11:10:41 am »

To me, it looks like a pretty typical "Delivery Box" that was used by commercial bakeries to deliver fresh baked bread to customers daily. I guess it could have been used on a stage coach in remote areas, but most date back to early to mid 20th century, and were carried by trucks or rail.

Here's an example on ebay (What a long address!) https://www.ebay.com/i/123908131861?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=123908131861&targetid=4580977766998583&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=403204665&mkgroupid=1238050308086972&rlsatarget=pla-4580977766998583&abcId=9300377&merchantid=51291&msclkid=e38f113bd97512fc7cb14eead920cda7

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Antique Questions Forum / I'm going to start digging...

« on: October 08, 2020, 12:53:07 pm »

Maybe I can find this guy's brother?
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/stan-t-rex-auction-sale-31-8-million-sets-record-ncna1242410

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for

« on: June 27, 2020, 03:30:21 pm »

I'll be danged...who would have guessed? (Maybe a little more information would have helped.)

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-brass-horse-singe-singeing-246360346

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: I recently came across this and I am finding it hard to find out what it is for

« on: June 27, 2020, 10:48:20 am »

Hi everyone;
(I'm getting used to a new computer, and trying to remember passwords. Been staying home and away from people. In fact I even gave up talking to myself! )

In regard to the item in question, it almost looks "soot" covered on one end. Maybe fireplace related?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hey KC !!

« on: May 08, 2020, 09:19:26 am »

Best wishes for fast healing Mart.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Wrought Iron Trivet

« on: April 17, 2020, 11:41:22 am »

Nice example of "blacksmith talent". Is that a slotted-head screw in the center? If so, it may have had a handle at one time.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-BLACKSMITH-MADE-WROUGHT-IRON-FIRE-HEARTH-WARE-TRIVET-/254446690888?nma=true&si=tCBxjCbYEobgKyb7KNMDLaPstIw%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Hobart 24P Meat Grinder Vintage 1913

« on: April 17, 2020, 09:11:34 am »

Is this the document?



Nice old machine, but I'm guessing that someone will want it to use, rather than collect. Therefore, the price will have to remain realistic.