Author Topic: I've found many antique looking items in my loft- mostly paintings!  (Read 1744 times)

AntiquesThrowaway

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http://imgur.com/a/2uobr

This is a link to the images of these items. There are paintings, cigarette cards and a spoon.

I would love to know more about them! What they are? Where they're from? If they're valuable? Thank you!

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Re: I've found many antique looking items in my loft- mostly paintings!
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2015, 06:30:42 am »
The 1st question is, ..... are those 2 pictures, ...... paintings or prints?

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Re: I've found many antique looking items in my loft- mostly paintings!
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2015, 06:35:49 am »
The 1st question is, ..... are those 2 pictures, ...... paintings or prints?
They're paintings I believe. They feel that way.

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Re: I've found many antique looking items in my loft- mostly paintings!
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2015, 11:15:48 am »
  The Royal Wedding, July 1981.  A commemorative teaspoon made by H M & Co, Sheffield. 

So many commemorative items were made and are still available that is most likely worth less than when purchased new. 
Here are some by the same company to show you the values (and they aren't selling):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINT-BOXED-ROYAL-WEDDING-SPOON-SHEFFIELD-MILLER-/261651157969?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3ceb9fd3d1

http://www.gumtree.com/p/hobbies-collectibles/sheffield-silver-plate-jam-spoon/1118719287
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Re: I've found many antique looking items in my loft- mostly paintings!
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2015, 10:46:58 am »
The 1st question is, ..... are those 2 pictures, ...... paintings or prints?
They're paintings I believe. They feel that way.

The two pictures with figures are prints / copies of famous paintings. The third appears to be an engraving but again could be a litho print of one !