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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Shuttles for 1884 Hammond typewriters

« on: April 30, 2009, 05:52:48 pm »

Please post pictures, it is virtually impossible to evaluate the value of an item without pics to help determine age, condition, country of origin, etc...btw, just a helpful hint, that's covered in BOLD font on the front page of the forum.    Good luck, I have no idea.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: UNKNOWN ????

« on: April 30, 2009, 05:49:02 pm »

It has measurements in grammes a little valve and is definetly hand blown glass any ideas ??

Stab in the dark, an old-time vaporizer, for people with breathing problems?

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EBay Forum / Re: Ebay Pricing Strategies

« on: April 27, 2009, 11:04:31 pm »

Very true and I haven't found a magic key to pricing either. Most times I end up surprised, what I thought would sell for a good amount, doesn't or doesn't sell at all. What I thought would go for a few bucks, goes near or past the $100 mark.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Teapot depicting historical scene

« on: April 27, 2009, 11:02:35 pm »

I do believe the numbers are dates and J Foss was the artist!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: vatican madonna and child mosaic

« on: April 27, 2009, 11:01:41 pm »

     Nice find, Is it the same? or so much for one of a kind.

I believe it's so much for one of kind and the artist too and the mastery of construction. The reserve is set for $24k which just drops my jaw!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: vatican madonna and child mosaic

« on: April 27, 2009, 11:32:58 am »

size is about 4x5 in excellent condition. mounted in heavy piece of stone. front and back pics below. Has anyone seen anything like this and have the best way to sell???thanks

Funny you mention this, yes, last night I came across one on Ebay. This one must be very special, if the price is any indication http://cgi.ebay.com/Mosaic-Madonna-and-Child-Vatican-Mosaic-School_W0QQitemZ120409809218QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item120409809218&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1309%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

But here are some links to other religious mosaic pieces on Ebay:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=religious+mosaic

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Teapot depicting historical scene

« on: April 27, 2009, 11:23:09 am »

My 1st ex-wife talked me into taking an evening pottery class. The instructor had dozens of molds from which she made the “greenware” and one would select a piece of “greenware”, paint it however they wanted to, apply the glazing and the instructor would then “fire it”. I chose a “beer stein” with an intricate pattern all over the outer surface. My 1st and only attempt at said was OK, but nothing to brag about.  And of course, I "scratched" my name & the date on the bottom of it before it was glazed and "fired".

LOL TY!  I only paid $5 for it and it looks great on my counter

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EBay Forum / Ebay Pricing Strategies

« on: April 26, 2009, 09:13:13 pm »

What have you found to be most effective with starting prices on Ebay?

Do you start at bargain basement, .99?

Do you start at what you paid for an item? (ie: $8.99 for an item worth $250)

Do you start at a price that's between what you paid and the item's worth? (say, $25 for an item you paid $8.99 for, valued at $250).

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Identification of an old chair

« on: April 26, 2009, 06:11:41 pm »

Being from the South, I'm quite familiar with these types of chairs (It hasn't been so long ago when many people down here didn't have air, a chair like that came in handy).  I'd say with the right person, right bidding environment, you could even get $425 for them at an auction. (Exciting to see things like this be bid on furiously!)

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Teapot depicting historical scene

« on: April 26, 2009, 06:09:46 pm »

TY, until posting here, I never thought of 1872 and am still inclined toward 1972. Boy, wish the work I attempted in the one pottery class I took looked anything near this! It's something of whimsy and value to me bc I think it's beautiful. But I'd love to know the story behind the person who made it. My husband also said someone in pottery class or some small-scale way to make pottery at home.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: help with porcelian vasse

« on: April 26, 2009, 05:58:40 pm »

I'm still looking, but maybe this will help?

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/oldbeginningsantiques/item/JV-00260

I'm going to look more, but perhaps you have an "Victoria Austria Porcelain Vase" like the one pictured here:
ttp://cgi.ebay.com/VICTORIA-AUSTRIA-PORCELAIN--VASE-MARKED-1900'S/-FLORAL_W0QQitemZ160328191784QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090414?IMSfp=TL090414175004r10382

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: help with porcelian vasse

« on: April 26, 2009, 05:55:17 pm »

I'm still looking, but maybe this will help?

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/oldbeginningsantiques/item/JV-00260

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Teapot depicting historical scene

« on: April 26, 2009, 02:28:55 pm »

     My first impression was the stamp is a date code.  Which makes it either 1872, which would make it a antique, or 1972, the later I was leaning towards.  I did look around in my books and surfed a bit, and did find a small blurb on a J. Foss but the date was early 1900's, and not much, or enough to make a discission on the date.  Just a first glance it does not look old enough for 1872.  Without hallmarks, and just a signature to go on the wall is thick and tall.  It does appear to be what is called Flow blue, but that would help little in your search.  My conclusion is you have a vintage at best piece that value would be low.  The others may have a better knowlege and books to help reference it.

Thank you very much, that is more than I found. 
Any guesses as to what is being depicted on the teapot?  I have some guesses, and will throw them out, at the risk of seeming ignorant with my second post. 

(1) Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
(2) Teaparty related (it looks in one place that a crate is being over-turned
(3) Related to house raids linked to witch trials?

It really is a pretty, unique piece. I have little intention of selling it but am curious to find out all I can.

Thanks, I'll research what you posted and learn more

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Antique Questions Forum / Teapot depicting historical scene

« on: April 26, 2009, 12:21:52 pm »

Hi all! Nice to be here, to learn from others and lend a helping hand.

I came across an interesting teapot while at an antique's flea market visiting my in-laws in Maine.  The teapot depicts a group of men entering a home, showing a hearth/fireplace, one man being stabbed, and banshees chasing a man fleeing on horseback. The teapot is textured, that is to say, the sculpting/depiction is not flat.  On the bottom is stamped "J Foss 5-22-72". Below are some photos, I'd love any help  you guys can give.