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Vintage Wrought iron floor lamp w/ punched out tin shade

Category: 
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
wrought iron
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
we think it may be a Samuel Yellin
Price Paid (If known): 
inherited
Condition: 
Good
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

my husband and i have inherited several things, we have done abit of research and think this may be a piece from Samuel Yellin, pleasereply if you have any information

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Ivory Budda Carving

Category: 
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Ivory
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Red symbol on the back
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
Early 1900's, possibly late 1800's
Price Paid (If known): 
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item: 
H 1 1/2"x W 1"x D 1/2"
Weight: 
11 grams
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
Father brought it back from Asia in the mid 1940's
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

This is a very nicely carved budda. Referred to as Happy Budda, he sits with one hand in his knee and holding something in the other hand, possibly a gemstone of some kind. It measures 1 1/2"x1"x1/2" and is in excellent condition. He doesn't wear the jewelry I've seen on other statues from the 1800's so I'm guessing since my father bought it when he was in the war, they may have been made later than the 1800's. I'm not sure if he got it in China or Japan. He was also stationed in Korea so maybe it came from there. Been doing alot of research for additional history and have several similar pieces all made in the late 1800's or early 1900's.

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Photos: 
Ivory Budda Carving
Ivory Budda Carving back view
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Edwardian Engraved Sterling Sliver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife

Category: 
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
intials EB, letter "a", lion,
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1830 - 1880
Size and dimensions of this item: 
Approx 3.25" X .5" closed; 5.625" blade extended
Weight: 
unknown wgt but heavy
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
Grandmother brought it over to Canada from England in 1940 at the age of 72. the knife either belonged to her or was handed down to her by her mother. Knife passed to my mother and then to me
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Engraved sterling silver and mother-of pearl fruit knife from the Edwardian period. Blade has 4 marking - one of which appears to be the initials of the craftsman (EB). The other 3 are perhaps a lion, an anchor and the letter "a"(naked eye).

Handle end is carved with intricate design. Silver inlay in the center of the mother of pearl handle

Knife comes with its original leather pouch

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Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
knife with blade in extended position
blade engravings including initials of craftsman (appear to be EB)
mother of pearl knife hande on dark background
knife handle depicting shine of mother of pearl
close up picture of handle end showing marvelous carved design
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The Sherer Counter

Category: 
Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Oak
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Metal plate "The Sherer Counter" #57753, "Insures pure and clean groceries"
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
Approx 1907
Size and dimensions of this item: 
36 inches deep, 10 feet long, about 48 inches high
Weight: 
approx 700 lbs
Condition: 
Good
History: 
family hand me down, not much history details
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Has stained glass panels on the bottom front (one is broken) glass front, sides and top (intact)

Free Classifieds: 
Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
Plate 1
Plate 2
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Baby cradle

Category: 
Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
wood
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
T.A.R. carved initials on side rail along with pressed/stamped writing.
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
late 1800's ??
Size and dimensions of this item: 
28"W x 48"L x 56"H
Condition: 
Good
History: 
Bought in Florida in 1984, we were told the piece was Russian.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Cradle is in good condition. It is missing the finials on the top side supports and appears to have had a canopy at some point (also missing). There are some stamped/carved writing of unknown origin on one of the bed siderails along with the carved intitials T.A.R. The cradle appears to have its original finish, has some scratches and nicks typical for its age. The bed portion of the cradle is very shallow. We were told that the cradle would have been owned by a wealthy family who only used it to "show" a new infant, not for everyday use. Not sure of the origin, but it was suggested to be from Russia.

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
Writing on bed siderail.
Cradle
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Antique Oil Lamp

Category: 
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Glass
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Crosses and Gargoyles
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1866
Condition: 
Good
History: 
Came down from great grandmother.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

We believe that this oil lamp came from our family which is from England. We believe the cross and the gargoyle represent warding of evil after the battle of hastings. Our Great Great Grandfather fought in the battle of hastings and we believe he brought it over from England.

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
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Need help determining what kind of glass china hutch this is and year.

Category: 
Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Wood and glass
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
none
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
I really do not know anything about this hutch. It was left behind in a house I bought about 20 years ago.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

All the detail seems to be hand carved. There are no markings or tags to tell the manufacturer. Just curious if anyone would know a little more information about this item. Someone had told me they believe it to be from the 1930's or early 40's. The back was just a piece of some kind of cheap board which I replaced as it was damaged. I believe the original color was whitish with gold trim painted in the groves. It would also be nice to know what it is worth.

Thank you.

Cindy

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
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