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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Photo's are important! (info on loading pictures)

« on: December 17, 2009, 07:44:39 pm »

I can't seem to get pix to upload to your site. Are there any common problems that you can help me solve. I've got a very interesting item and it's making me crazy that I can't put it in front of you folks. My browser just rolls on and on yet not photo gets to you.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: virginia metalcrafters "victorius" print

« on: November 30, 2009, 08:07:45 pm »

Upon further examination, it seems that the print, which calls itself an engraving, is signed "Benj Lauder". I'm wondering if it is an early Ben Nicholson, back when he was doing landscapes. Would a photo help?

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Antique Questions Forum / virginia metalcrafters "victorius" print

« on: November 30, 2009, 06:36:27 pm »

Hello -
I just came across a large framed print with a "certificate of authenticity" on the back. It says that it was made by Virginia Metalcrafters, the Victorius collection. It is numbered, but not dated. Any idea what I've got here?
Thanks,
Larryandrobin

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Queen Mary deck chairs

« on: March 11, 2009, 08:55:40 pm »

Thank you so much for your interest and assistance. I don't know where this is leading, but I'm enjoying the trip! You guys rock!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Queen Mary deck chairs

« on: March 11, 2009, 06:26:46 pm »

There are two tags on each chair: "Queen Mary" and "1st Class Only". Also the joints just above the foot rest are heavy brass.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Queen Mary deck chairs

« on: March 11, 2009, 03:05:43 pm »

I came across three chairs, all were painted white. Only one was in outstanding condition (the one I couldn't get my hands on). If they were painted after they left the ship, it was a quality job. On the best of the three, the paint has a creamy, rich look. On the two I have, the paint has deteriorated.
Assuming that some genius got these chairs and decided to paint them white, do they have any value at all? I'm still wondering how I can determine their origin and age. Any guesses?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Queen Mary deck chairs

« on: March 11, 2009, 01:29:24 pm »

Here are some pix. How would I go about establishing when they might have been used?

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Antique Questions Forum / Queen Mary deck chairs

« on: March 11, 2009, 09:52:23 am »

Hello -
I've come into possession of two deck chairs. They are white, and bear two small brass plaques. One reads "Queen Mary" and the other reads "1st Class Only.
How can I determine if they are what they claim to be? Also, they are in less than stellar condition. If they are legit, any idea what they might draw at auction?
Larry & Robin