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Connecticut Millstone

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:11am by czimborbryan
Category: 
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
stone
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
etched 77 or LL on face; concentric grooves on both faces; circular indented erosion with iron residue around center; includes iron spindle type hardware; the outer edge has some chips
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item: 
3" thick X 20" wide; center square hole 2 7/16"
Weight: 
approx. 60 pounds
Condition: 
Fair
History: 
Found on newly purchased property in Deep River, CT; propped against tree trunk; the mill has a small iron spindle type hardware
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

The millstone was found at a newly purchased property in Deep River, CT. It was propped against a tree trunk.

The millstone is 3" thick and 20" wide with a square center hole 2 7/16" wide. There is either a 77 or LL etched on the face. Hardware was included, an iron spindle.

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Photos: 
iron spindle type hardware
millstone
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Antique Needlepoint Side Chair

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 2:24pm by stefany117
Category: 
Furniture
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
dark wood, needlepoint seat and back
Size and dimensions of this item: 
37" Tall 18" Wide Seat is 13" from the ground
Weight: 
20
Condition: 
Good
History: 
I don't know anything about this chair.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Intricate dark wood, appears to have carved plums. Both top spindles are damaged or missing.

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Chinese Chess Set

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 9:04pm by rocknrollxiii
Category: 
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Ivory (I think)
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
older than 20 years
Condition: 
Good
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Here is a link to pictures of the chess set. http://s872.photobucket.com/albums/ab288/someguyxiii/chess-set/

They look hand carved. Do they look like they are made of Ivory? can anyone give me any information about this set? year? price? Thank you

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A.B.Chase pump organ

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 5:09pm by tcbacdoc
Category: 
Music and Music Instruments
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
solid wood
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
none
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1875-1900
Weight: 
300+ pounds
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
In the family since purchased new in Indiana.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

An excellent fully working A.B. Chase pump reed organ. Meticulously cared for since purchased new in late 1800's. No cracks or broken pieces in the wood. Carved front, back and sides.

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
A. B. Chase Pump Organ
Different front view
Keyboard view
Rear View
Side detail
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norman pocket watch

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:07pm by ambernvegas
Category: 
Watches and Timepieces
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
norman
Condition: 
Excellent
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

still ticks most likely an antique

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