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  1. Thank you Tickle, appreciate your decent answer....

    Thank you Tickle, appreciate your decent answer.

    Will take your advise to get an appraisal from a professional.

    It's more logical.

    Once again, thank you!
  2. Thank you for your curt answer. As I have...

    Thank you for your curt answer.

    As I have limited knowledge and no expertise in antiques, you don't have to be rude.

    That's the reason for my enquiries for my collectibles.

    Would prefer not...
  3. What is the value of a pair of Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vase

    A pair of red Cinnabar lacquer vase where the top rim of one is damaged and was fixed by the original owner.
    The seller explained that her dad bought these pair from China and one had a piece...
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    Round Brass L'Angelus Medal

    I have a round brass L'Angelus medal with a design on the outside rim of the circle.

    How old is it? Is it vintage? Is brass unusual for medals? I know of silver, gold and plastic medals but do...
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    Have just re send with images attached. Thanks.

    Have just re send with images attached. Thanks.
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    ? Vintage Celtic Knot Earrings

    A pair of celtic knot earrings that I just bought from a co-op shop. It looked unusual as the material used was light and the rainbow ?glass/crystal captured my attention.
    On closer examination, I'm...
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    Celtic knot earrings - Vintage?

    A pair of celtic knot earrings that I just bought from a co-op shop. It looked unusual as the material used was light and the rainbow ?glass/crystal captured my attention.
    On closer examination, I'm...
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    15 carat gold jewellery

    Hi,

    I am curious about 15 carat gold jewellery.

    Is it a mark on gold that depicts it's really antique and old? Is it rare?

    Why is this sought after by jewellery collectors? This is what I...
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    Thanks. Will bring it to a jewellery expert.

    Thanks. Will bring it to a jewellery expert.
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    Ancient Greek inscription on brooch

    I have a brooch which has an usual image of an important woman being dressed up by her female servants. Behind the brooch there is some crude inspection written, I think in ancient Greek. Could...
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    Picasso's Brooch?

    Hi,

    I have a brooch that has a print or the real thing that is reflective of Picasso's style.

    Did some research because whenever I wore it, it attracted some unwanted attention and that puzzled...
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    Who's the jeweller for this mark '1950 Agnes'?

    I have a ladybug bracelet with a mark stamped behind each ladybug piece with '1950 Agnes'.

    Who made and designed this kind of jewellery? American or other nationality? Is it really a 1950's piece?
  13. Thank you. It helped. Really appreciate it and it...

    Thank you. It helped. Really appreciate it and it is a collectible.
  14. Please translate title and author of Russian Space Book to English

    Hi,

    Would appreciate if someone who can read and write Russian to translate the title and author of the cover of this old collectible (I think!) space book. Plus I've included some pages for...
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    Thanks for your prompt reply! Will show my piece...

    Thanks for your prompt reply! Will show my piece to an antique expert to verify its value.
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    Paper Weight - Collectible?

    Is this paper weight a collectible? I have seen something similar on an auction show and there is a name for it but can't recall.

    Could someone please furnish with more information?

    Thanks.
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    Wine Glass with Folded Rim

    This wine glass has a thick stem and a folded rim. What is its purpose? Is it a flaw or some sale gimmick/promotion?

    I am aware of folded foot of wine glasses but folded rim? It weighs 270.9g. Is...
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    Roche (Science Products) Cuff Links

    Have a pair of Roche cuff links with the famous Roche logo that is associated with health/science products. Tried searching for similar items on the internet but zero input.

    It is either silver or...
  19. Question: Medieval Buttons

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    Medieval Buttons

    Could someone please provide some info on these buttons?

    How old it is, what material it's made of and the era and history behind it?
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    French Contreau Glass - Vintage or Modern?

    I came across some Contreau glasses which does not fit in the usual drinking glasses' It is not a tumbler or a normal wine glass.

    It is square in shape to hold your drink with a long stem glass...
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    Hussingtree stained glass colouring sheet

    Hi,

    I have a few Hussingtree stained glass colouring sheet where it's like a 'plastic' sheet to colour in. It can then be taped to a window or mounted between two sheets of plastic and hung in a...
  22. Sadly, there is no avenue to post my images as...

    Sadly, there is no avenue to post my images as there is no icon for it. If you do not have an answer - don't reply. I don't need your sarcasm!
  23. Antique tricycle candle holder with attached flame extinguisher

    Another interesting item - a tricycle candle holder with a flame extinguisher attached. The extinguisher is shaped like a small silver bell hanging from a fine chain attached to the center of the...
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    I bought it from a charity shop for AUD$1.00!...

    I bought it from a charity shop for AUD$1.00! Well if it's silver, that's a real bargain!
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    Antique salt spoon?

    Hi,

    I have, I believe, a salt spoon which was malleable at first and the handle was 'soft' and bending. I quickly straightened it and by the time I paid at the counter it was solid. Is this pure...
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    What metal is used for malleable spoon?

    I just bought a malleable spoon with a clear green round "stone" at the other end. It is very simple in design where the scoop is round and deep. It is also quite heavy, although small in size.
    What...
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    Hi, thanks for your prompt reply. I have...

    Hi, thanks for your prompt reply.

    I have tried the public library here in Sydney, Australia where I am living and working, with your Reference OCLC number but apparently the library staff have no...
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    Five articles by Chairman Mao Tsetung

    I have a red vinyl covered little book titled, 'Five articles by Chairman Mao Tsetung', published by Foreign Languages Press, Peking, 1972, printed in the People's Republic of China. It is a second...
  29. Absinthe Spoon - Doubs Premium with Fleur de Lys design

    I have an an absinthe Doubs Premium spoon with intricate fleur de lys design in the middle like lace.
    The fleur de lys design is incorporated everywhere on the spoon.
    I think it's sterling silver...
  30. Are there more Victorian paintings of women than men?

    I have a painting(?) of five Victorian men sitting in a room, having a very pleasant conversation.
    It is framed and covered with glass. The glass is quite dusty from the inside and it looks old.
    I...
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    Author Nicholas Monsarrat's lock of hair?

    I have a book by the author, Nicholas Monsarrat, titled, 'The Tribe That Lost Its Head'. While reading through the book, I had a shock to discover a lock of hair between some pages! The first thing...
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    I have just attached some images of my Worcester...

    I have just attached some images of my Worcester ngood luck plate and at the back of the plate there is the Worcester mark together with two of the same number '50-01' overlapping each other. Some...
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    Rare Worcester good luck cats plate?

    Can someone please provide me some answers to my Worcester good luck cats plate? It is a small saucer with seven cats in the center- three black and four white. It has the words 'Good Luck' at the...
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    Rare Worcester good luck cats plate?

    This is my upteenth attempt to upload my images for the Worcester good luck cats plate. Could someone tell me more of this item? Is it part of a set or a stand-alone display collectible? Is it...
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    Rare Worcester good luck cats plate?

    I recently posted this question without the attached images. I will do so now and hope that someone can shed some light to this.
  36. Worchester plate with good luck cats pattern

    I have a single plate of a Worchester plate with good luck cats pattern. Is it part of a set or a stand alone plate? I have tried searching the web for Worchester cat plates but it's mostly the big...
  37. Antique candle holder shaped like a bicycle (?)

    I have a candle holder shaped like a bicycle (?) with a wooden handle and an attached snuffer. The snuffer rings like a clear bell when it hits against the other parts of this item. It looks quite...
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    Antique candle holder shaped like a bicycle

    I have a candle holder shaped like a bicycle with a wooden handle and an attached snuffer. It looks quite old and unique. I do not know who was the maker and when it was made. Also I am not sure what...
  39. Really thankful for your help in pointing me to...

    Really thankful for your help in pointing me to contact the Whiting & Davies company for further assistance with my card-holder. It's confirmed that it's truly one of their products. They...
  40. Thanks for your reply. As requested, I am...

    Thanks for your reply. As requested, I am attaching some images of the gold-mesh card-holder. Sorry if my images are not sharp but just to let you know that at the hinges, there is some rust but...
  41. Whiting & Davies gold mesh card holder - rare/vintage?

    I am fully aware that Whiting & Davies is well-known for their gold mesh products especially in handbags and purses. However. I tried searching the internet for a gold mesh card holder which I...
  42. A signed book by a landlord of the famous Jamaica Inn written by Daphne Du Maurier

    I am aware that Jamaica Inn was notorious for its illegal activities during the early days at Cromwall. It is now listed as a heritage and I am interested to know if my book,tiltled, 'Jamaica Inn'...
  43. What does 'LBP' mean on a 916 gold chain clasp?

    I found a gold chain and saw some initials 'LBP' on the clasp of one side and the other in very tiny print '916'. I am aware that 916 is 22K gold but what does 'LBP' mean?
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    What does LBP and 916 means on a gold chain?

    I found a gold chain and saw some initials 'LBP' on the clasp of one side and the other in very tiny print '916'. I am aware that 916 is 22K gold but what does 'LBP' mean?
  45. Comment on Wondergirl's post

    Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes, my book has 60 illustrations by Francis Marshall. But I don't know what you mean by 'verso'? I cannot see any 'First Printing" anywhere. However, it has the copyright...
  46. Non-fiction Barbara Cartland Book - Collectible?

    Are Barbara Cartland's non-fiction books collectible? A book by her with the title, 'Etiquette Handbook' and published by Paul Hamlyn, London but printed in Czechoslovakia in 1962. It 's a hardcover...
  47. What is the value of a book by John Le Carre?

    I have a book by John Le Carre, titled, 'The Looking-Glass War'. I have tried searching the internet for the value of the book but with no success. This book title does not show anywhere on the...
  48. Fleurs Du Mal by Charles Baudelaire in arabic or persian

    Hi,
    I have a hardcover book by Charles Baudelaire, titled "Fleurs Du Mal" printed in either arabic or persian with some colour and black and white pictures interpersed between the pages.

    There is...
  49. Question: Types of silver

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    Types of silver

    Hi. I am aware that silver has a metallic shine to it. My question is, is there another type of silver with a tinge of yellow to it? Is there some other metal combined with the silver? I want to...
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    It's interesting that the Druids's is now...

    It's interesting that the Druids's is now officially a religion in the UK. What about the other parts of the world? This religion seems to have been active in the early nineteenth century in...
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