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Antique Questions Forum / Is it worth it!?

« on: February 15, 2012, 04:17:13 pm »

Just wondering if people think this set is worth more than $20?
I like the hunting theme, but was just curious.
thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solid-Brass-FIREPLACE-TOOL-SET-w-Hunters-Theme-Dog-Rifle-Dead-Rabbit-/380411480203?pt=Architectural_Garden&hash=item58924a888b

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: POP QUIZ!

« on: February 14, 2012, 09:27:54 pm »

Soooo..........My great grandfather came to my town from Greece and worked in.....a tannery! This was one of his tools, he never really learned english or tried to advance himself from what my grandfather told me. My grandfather was born and raised in the house next to mine( my house is on former goat pasture)worked hard and after the marine corp ended up getting an MBA at Harvard! So he always told all of his grandchildren how important it was to always keep learning. To make a long and complicated story short(er)...he gave me this tool, used to stretch hide, and said "go to college so you don't have to use one of these for the rest of your life"

Hope you all had fun guessing, and hearing a little story!
ricer....you take the prize for the correct guess...if I knew how to give out karma I would give you one!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: POP QUIZ!

« on: February 14, 2012, 06:55:18 pm »

Another hint, its 2 1/2" long and 3/4" wide!
GOOD LUCK!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: POP QUIZ!

« on: February 14, 2012, 06:54:54 pm »

ONE MORE

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: POP QUIZ!

« on: February 14, 2012, 06:54:13 pm »

ANOTHER

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: POP QUIZ!

« on: February 14, 2012, 06:53:14 pm »

PIC

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Antique Questions Forum / POP QUIZ!

« on: February 14, 2012, 06:51:22 pm »

I just thought it would be interesting to see if people would know what this item is. My Grandfather gave it too me, it was his fathers, and he told me to use this to remind me to finish school when things got tough. It was one of many great lessons from a very wise man! :-)

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Cast Iron Chairs

« on: February 14, 2012, 11:42:59 am »

See!? Isnt this a great spot? Its like a fountain of knowledge here!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: oval marble top table

« on: February 13, 2012, 05:33:31 pm »

I used old english on it, i used to dark wood formula first, then a few days later I used to conditioner. I will try the warm water spray as well, thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: oval marble top table

« on: February 13, 2012, 02:29:36 pm »

Thanks, thats about what I was thinking. Im glad you validated my feeling. I think craigslist might be the way to go, I will probably try and sell it myself unless he really wants to make me an offer. It really is a nice looking table and I have no doubt someone will fall in love with it and "have to have it!" haha

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: oval marble top table

« on: February 13, 2012, 01:42:37 pm »

Thanks for the info! Now, at $250 do you think my friend would still be able to make money off of it, that is his intention, or should I tell him to pay me less for it?

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