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Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935 >> Pins, Brooches

asked almost 14 years ago

I thought this was a pig or hog, husband says Asian Water Buffalo what do you think? Mystery Animal. In my booth better pictures ![URL removed]

Category: Art >> Folk Art & Indigenous Art

asked almost 14 years ago

This dish is about 7.25 x 6.75 inches. It kind of has 3 sections, but not totally divided; it's just due to the leaf shape. One corner of the leaf is folded inward. The edge is rimmed with gold which fades away towards the inside of the dis...

Category: Pottery & Glass >> Pottery & China >> Art Pottery >> Made in Japan

asked almost 14 years ago

Just got a box of jewelry from an Auction and am having fun researching the pieces. I came across this sterling tack pin marked Tiffany and CO on the back The front has TIME and a letter Q with a D in the center. Any ideas what this is? It also ca...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Other

asked almost 14 years ago

My mother has 2 vases which she got from her mother. We thought they were delft, but there is not ID on them. Can they be delft?

Category: Collectibles

asked almost 14 years ago

Any thoughts on what this dish(?) was made for? Trinket/What Nots Holder(?) Ashtray(?) Black Cat is attached. measures approx 5.5" x 4.5" Number on the bottom (1184A) makes me think it's some "made in Japan" item. What do you think? ![URL r...

Category: Collectibles >> Decorative Collectibles >> Other

asked almost 14 years ago

I guess I keep this forum busy! I am trying to figure the maker of this piece. It has glass beads and large Faux pearls and measures 36" long. I couldn't get a pic of the gold tone Hang Tag that is marked W/A. Any ideas? I have looked at just abou...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Designer, Signed >> Necklaces & Pendants

asked almost 14 years ago

Is anyone else having a problem cropping their pictures with Bonanza's Photo Cropper? When I go to use the cropping tool the window pops up but the buttons to operate it are too low and obscured and I cannot get to them. I am using Firefox and hav...

Category: Everything Else >> Every Other Thing

asked almost 14 years ago

I have tried so hard to find an answer to my question for two weeks with no luck. I really am sorry for asking so many. When you look at this Brooch it looks like a clear glass Tulip on a gold tone stem. If you look down into the you see colors of...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Retro, Vintage 1930s-1980s >> Glass Beads >> Pins, Brooches

asked almost 14 years ago

I got this about 2 years ago at an estate sale. The lady told me her mother got it to wear when her husband died in the 1950's. That all sounds plausible but what is the silver circle around it for? It was not put on after the fact as you can tell...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Retro, Vintage 1930s-1980s >> Rhinestones >> Pins, Brooches

asked almost 14 years ago

I picked this small china polar bear up today. He is 6" long and 3 1/2" tall and about 1 1/2" wide. He is hollow inside and they placed the backstamp inside where it is hard to see and I simply can't read what it says. Does anyone recognize the ma...

Category: Collectibles >> Decorative Collectibles >> Figurines >> Animals

asked almost 14 years ago

I have searched and can not find one as large as this one or with hair like this troll so that I will be able to price it right. I have seen others smaller and with the straight up lifted hair, but, not one like this one. Do any of you here know a...

Category: Dolls & Bears

asked almost 14 years ago

What has been your best experience when cleaning diamonds, sapphires (or combined gems) with pearls? I know that cleaning pearls (alone) require a special process but since there are precious gems & diamonds involved, what's your take on it pl...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Fine >> Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935 >> Rings

asked almost 14 years ago

I have a pretty Necklace that I have had for about 15 years. I have looked for a signature many times over the years, even with a loupe, there is no mark. I have had a lot of experience with vintage jewelry and I would almost bet my life that ...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Retro, Vintage 1930s-1980s >> Other

asked almost 14 years ago

I thought this was Feivel (or is it Fievel?) the mouse from an American Tale movie but when I started looking around on the internet for comparisons, I'm not seeing this exact one. The tag reads"1989 Universal Studios, Hollywood" I find many Fei...

Category: Toys & Hobbies >> Stuffed Animals >> Other

asked almost 14 years ago

I just acquired a 5 place setting set of what appears to be child's cup, saucer & plate with two larger "serving plates". It has embossed corn and corn plant design, but doesn't look like Shawnee to me. Here is a cup and a mark, which I can't read...

Category: Pottery & Glass >> Pottery & China >> China & Dinnerware >> Unknown Maker

asked about 14 years ago

I found these today at an estate sale. I was told that the glass balls are Murano (I am not sure of that), but they are old and mouth blown, you can see the pontil and the straw marks. !! They are enclosed in a piece of bamboo that has been...

Category: Home & Garden >> Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living >> Outdoor Lighting >> Other

asked about 14 years ago

I have several identical sets (plates, cups, etc) from same patterns (Apple & the pink Rose) but the hallmarks vary from USA to Franciscan Earthenware, etc. I am certain the hallmarks vary due to age. Does it really matter if the hallmarks va...

Category: Pottery & Glass >> Pottery & China >> China & Dinnerware >> Franciscan

asked about 14 years ago

This Necklace belonged to my Mom who died in 1965. The beads are all glass. I cannot seem to find the maker in my books or the internet. Anybody know anything about this mark please? I found one almost like it on eBay but they knew nothing about t...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Designer, Signed >> Necklaces & Pendants

asked about 14 years ago

I am not a collector of glassware type things. Can someone give me information on this relish tray? It measures about 11" across and I assume at one time had a dip bowl for the center. Heavy, nicely made IMO, and you can feel the carved design at ...

Category: Home & Garden >> Kitchen, Dining & Bar >> Glassware

asked about 14 years ago