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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help needed to identify a backstamp mark on this little ornament modern or vinta

« on: May 06, 2014, 04:23:32 pm »

http://chicagocraftsmanblog.com/2009/01/pottery-mark-conta-and-boehme-porcelain/
mark looks the same

Thanks rustyattic looks like your on the money.
Its a Victorian Fairing Conta & Boehme Hand Trinket Box with missing lid
I new  there be a expert on here who would fine the pottery marks
Thanks again rustyattic 

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Antique Questions Forum / Help needed to identify a backstamp mark on this little ornament modern or vinta

« on: May 06, 2014, 02:15:48 pm »

Hi all have any of you guys ever come across this backstamp mark before.
I'm looking for any infro on this piece ie age maker anything to help would
be a great help 

It may be modern vintage I have no idea searched the net but can not find anything close to it
I now need your help guys 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Vintage Simplex clock is it a Slave or Master + how do I convert it to a 240 vo

« on: February 09, 2013, 08:37:52 pm »

What voltage were they originally ??

This is the problem i don't know 

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Antique Questions Forum / Vintage Simplex clock is it a Slave or Master + how do I convert it to a 240 vo

« on: February 09, 2013, 03:37:47 pm »

Vintage Simplex clock is it a  Slave or Master + how do I convert it to a 240 volt power surply


Hello again some help required from some of you experts again

I have a 1960s 70s Wired Simplex wall clock which  came from a old bus depot in Coventry UK
Now Ive done some research and it seems this clock is part of a network of Synchronous clocks
The question I need answering is is this a master or slave clock and what voltage runs it
if I wired it to my UK 240v mains would it run it or blow it  or do I need some sort of adapter

I have 6 of these clocks and would like to test them to see if they work or not but Im not sure how to
set them up. If you have any info about these clocks you could help me and others out by sharing it 

Also are these clocks collectible if so what do you think there worth

Thanks for taking the time to read my Thread

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Herman miller mantle clock

« on: December 20, 2012, 05:02:03 pm »

Could be 8 day wind if those are key holes in front !!

Yes I agree with Mart it dose  look like a key wind clock the 3 key holes on the face tell me its a Westminster chime clock can w have a pic of the movement please

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: clock

« on: November 30, 2012, 02:06:50 pm »

Sounds like a jeweller/clock repairer to avoid bigwig
people always seem to think they have over-wound there clocks/watches when they have stopped
working but fully wound. To keep  clocks/watches going for years is to have them serviced every 2 to 3 years.
10 times out of 10 The problems are the clock/watch requires a good cleaning and a few basic adjustments or even worn parts need to be replaced

just what i need another dyslexic,....i,m bald as a coot..and i,ll stay that way....lemmy.....

LOL...bigwig it took me while to realise what all the fuss was about... Sorry about that bigwull I was a little bit merry when I posted that post 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Upholstered chair

« on: November 29, 2012, 06:13:16 pm »

Should I rip a seam to stuff the cushion: I wouldn't great looking chair i love the shell back design

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help me understand the Hallmark on the ring

« on: November 29, 2012, 04:37:42 pm »

hi artx this pic ive uploaded may help you

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: clock

« on: November 29, 2012, 04:11:34 pm »

Sounds like a jeweller/clock repairer to avoid bigwig
people always seem to think they have over-wound there clocks/watches when they have stopped
working but fully wound. To keep  clocks/watches going for years is to have them serviced every 2 to 3 years.
10 times out of 10 The problems are the clock/watch requires a good cleaning and a few basic adjustments or even worn parts need to be replaced

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: tea pot

« on: November 29, 2012, 03:57:18 pm »

I would say pewter is there any markings on the bottom if so post a pic

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: clock

« on: November 29, 2012, 03:47:38 pm »

Over-winding a clock is impossible unless the clock is an antique from the 1600s to 1700s, when the mechanics of the clock were weight-oriented and the pulleys and ropes inside would get tangled together. Even though clock owners still use the term "over-wound," the problem is more likely that the clock requires a good cleaning and a few basic adjustments. A mechanically-driven clock wears down from day-to-day running, producing minuscule metal filings in the gears. Eventually, the coils and springs begin to stick.

Not sure what the cost would be at a jeweler to have it cleaned. Have a look around on google on how to repair/clean
antiques clocks. You may want to tinker with it your self but be warned there is a good chance of doing more damage

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: any ideas what these are??

« on: November 26, 2012, 08:59:13 pm »

Bigwull ebaying is all about finding them key words and putting them in the Title when you know
you have something of value its critical to have them in place to get the best price possible.

Im sure you could have got a MUCH better price on your Capodimonte had you used the right key words
in your Title.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help need to identify a HM silver mirro

« on: November 22, 2012, 08:08:46 pm »

Not familiar with that at all !!  List it on ebay and give us a link !!  Would like to watch it and learn a bit  !!

When i get around to listing it mart i will post the link so you can keep your eye on it
here is a link to a similer item that sold in the  UK

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1940s-Guilloche-Enamel-Sterling-Silver-Hand-Mirror-Hallmarked-Birmingham-/261120464532?pt=UK_Collectables_VanityCollectables_SM&hash=item3ccbfe1694&nma=true&si=mtskvb2ECWo8LJ0BsK3IBBR5U0M%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

ironlord1963 i only learned about "GUILLOCHE ENAMEL" today myself 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help need to identify a HM silver mirro

« on: November 22, 2012, 07:28:13 pm »

The value in this single item is that the back is the "GUILLOCHE ENAMEL" pattern which is fetching good prices in the UK at the moment
it come with the added bonus of being silver hallmarked

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help need to identify a HM silver mirro

« on: November 22, 2012, 07:09:55 pm »

Yes mart and ironlord1963 it seems that we agree on the date As for the date letter, that's difficult, but from what remains, perhaps the 'K' of 1934, or the 'N' of 1937. But mart your value seems very low for a peice of vintage silver i think in the UK it will fetch 3 times your price fingers crossed