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anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« on: February 11, 2013, 06:54:24 pm »
i have the option to buy these from the son of a retired military gentleman.

is anything of value? the 3 piece green item is interesting. the part behind the 2 is a copper ash tray.


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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 06:56:23 pm »
i'm not sure if this set is missing a cup or not...i'll have to check again.

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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 07:42:33 pm »
Top pic,, need to see bottom and any mark thats on it  plus one with the tops open would help !!
 This pic is with you standing above it so its hard to tell the design !!  Second pic,, to the right of the teapot is a vase from 50`s or 60`s and probably has grape pattern !!  Small goblets are probably 40`s Hobnail milk glass,, Can`t remember who made them but Wendy, Greenacres or KC will probably know !!  Snack set,, need to see bottom mark,, they usually came in a 4 piece set plus the teapot !!

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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 07:52:07 pm »
Need to post any makers marks on the bottoms of china pieces.
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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2013, 08:02:06 pm »
I didn't get a chance to get a pic of the bottem. I don't really know the fellow. So I'm not sure I want to keep running over there to take pictures. I think he wanted $15 for the 4 plates 3? Cups and the pot.


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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2013, 08:12:31 pm »
Would need to see the mark on bottom to tell if it is worth that much !!   I would not buy at that price if not at least a complete set !!  Except the first pic and the brass item,, I don`t see anything that was from overseas anywhere !! Those snack sets were common !!  May be an import and the son thought that he bought them there !!

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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2013, 09:12:13 pm »
What's the description of the 3 piece item? How about those various vases in the back for $1 and value there?

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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2013, 05:51:10 am »
What's the description of the 3 piece item? How about those various vases in the back for $1 and value there?

The insides of the 3 piece set had kind of a teal green. Similar to the outside color. I don't know if it was a ceramic or a plastic. It was kind of an eye opener when opened. I rmrember thinking...man that's an ugly color(in a good way) haha.

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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2013, 07:35:44 am »
Can`t see the vases well but they didn`t impress me,, the color isn`t important,, what it is and what it is made of and the mark is what we need !!  Best I see of the glass items are the milk glass goblets and the vase !!  That ash tray would be worth buying if its cheap enough !!  And the brass item depending on its size and where its from !! It may be marked on bottom !!

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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2013, 05:41:48 pm »
Can`t see the vases well but they didn`t impress me,, the color isn`t important,, what it is and what it is made of and the mark is what we need !!  Best I see of the glass items are the milk glass goblets and the vase !!  That ash tray would be worth buying if its cheap enough !!  And the brass item depending on its size and where its from !! It may be marked on bottom !!

Hey thanks. Ill have to look and see if ican find markings on the drink/smoke set.

I might buy the goblets if I can get them for around $10. I might take a stab at the field glasses for $10.

The 40's vase I think I'm going to buy.

How about the tea pot? Can u giive me any ideas without the bottom marks? He only wants $15.

How about the guy and the cart?

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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2013, 07:20:23 pm »
Milk glass vase is likely 60`s,,Goblets look like 40`s He has $6. each on the goblets and I think he has 6 of them !!  Offer him $20. or $25. for all 6 then get him to throw the vase in,, its only $3. I think  !!  But those are worth buying !!  The Guy and the cart is what I called the brass item,, $10. isn`t bad for it if its a decent size.
Remember on almost everything you look at,, the bottom is as important as the top !! It tells a lot !!

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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2013, 12:29:06 pm »
Milk glass vase is likely 60`s,,Goblets look like 40`s He has $6. each on the goblets and I think he has 6 of them !!  Offer him $20. or $25. for all 6 then get him to throw the vase in,, its only $3. I think  !!  But those are worth buying !!  The Guy and the cart is what I called the brass item,, $10. isn`t bad for it if its a decent size.
Remember on almost everything you look at,, the bottom is as important as the top !! It tells a lot !!

ok great thanks. i'll have to post more pics if i purchase more.

whats deal with the green $60  item. what is is and whats the value?

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Re: anything worth value here? items are from overseas...i was told
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2013, 06:47:22 pm »
No way to tell what it is or what its made of without additional pics !!