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Submitted by Joseph on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 18:10.

This group is devoted to the sharing of information and meeting collectors of glassware and crystal.

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blood red crystal bowl

Submitted by nanski on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 20:29.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

crystal

Marks or Signature

none

Date Made

purchased early 1950's

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

5" tall, 11.5" in diameter

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Description

I have a crystal bowl that my mother bought in England around 1952. The color of the bowl is blood red even though the pictures don’t show that. Can you give me any information on value? There are no markings of manufacturer on the bowl. I believe the bowl is in perfect condition–no chips. Bowl has rose pattern.

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Item for Sale?

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close up view showing pattern
side view of bowl
bowl upside down showing feet
inside view of bowl

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antique french? mirror

Submitted by mcsemcclain on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:34.

Category

European Furniture

Medium

wood?

Marks or Signature

none that i see

Date Made

late 1800's

Price Paid (If known)

none

Size and Dimension

33x29 that includes frame

Weight

roughly19 lbs

Condition

Good

History

i know it came from a very old chateau in france my father grew up in in the late 50's and 60's

Description

i was always told this mirror came home with my grandparents and was taken from an old chateau in frnace and the mirror was from the 19th century. i do't know anything about it. in good condition, a few knicks ans chips but they are on back of mirror. the material underneath the chips looks and feels like porcelain to me but i am no expert.

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top of mirror
whole mirror
rear or top, i swear it looks and feels like porcelain where it is chipped not wood
another top shot

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chinese ivory statue

Submitted by gjh on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 16:17.

Category

Asian Art

Medium

ivory

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

$ 1200?

Size and Dimension

9" tall

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

purchased fromSirgany gallery in Fla in 1980 originally in estate of Fern Kempel

Description

Bearded, barefoot, chinese fisherman holding a fish in both his hands. On wood, carved stand

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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pink crystal champagne glasses

Submitted by jbrittbo on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 10:54.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

pink crystal

Marks or Signature

etched roses on fluted pink crystal

Date Made

1800's i think

Price Paid (If known)

gift

Size and Dimension

6 1/8" tall

Weight

less than 8oz

Condition

Mint

History

gift to my parents from an elderly friend of the family for 25 wedding anniversary in 1977.

Description

6 1?8" tall, fluted Italian pink crystal champagne glasses.  Set of 10. Circa mid 1800's

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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elderly, bearded fisherman

Submitted by gjh on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 09:39.

Category

Asian Art

Medium

ivory elephant tusk-hand carved

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

$1200-1800

Size and Dimension

9"

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

From estate of Fern Kempel, purchased in 1980 from Sirgany's Galleries, Pompano,Fla

Description

Hand carved elephant tusk ivory figure of an elderly, bearded fisherman about 9" tall, holding a fish in both hands, standing in his bare feel.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Antique crystal and bronze (or brass) ashtray and lighter set

Submitted by doodog on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 00:51.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

Crystal and bronze (I think)

Marks or Signature

ACCURATE G05 on bottom of metal base

Date Made

Don't know

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Approx. 6" tall and 4" in diameter

Weight

heavy

Condition

Excellent

History

I acquired this set at a friend's moving sale and have no idea where they came from

Description

Beautiful antique crystal and bronze ashtray and lighter set...  (I think it is bronze)  Has the marking ACCURATE  G05 on the bottom.  Can anyone tell me about the marking and what the value of the set might be?

 

Thanks

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

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Letter dated 1899

Submitted by doodog on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 03:20.

Category

Books & Manuscripts

Medium

paper

Marks or Signature

Dr. Bye's Combination Oils - dictated by and signed by Dr. Bye

Date Made

1899

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

8" X 11"

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

This is one of 2 letters written to a Mr. G.N. Wright from Dr. Bye regarding the use of his combination oil cure for cancer.

Description

This letter is one of two letters in my possession written to a Mr. G.N. Wright from the infamous fraud Dr. Bye of Dr. Bye's Combination Oil Cures for Malignant Diseases.  Dr. Bye, from my understanding, was eventually banned from using the United States Postal Service for the purpose of promoting his miracle cures.   I have the two letters and the two original  stamped envelopes used for mailing.   Are these of any value?

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Bronze painted dish

Submitted by wierdgrace on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 13:00.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

small painted dish

Marks or Signature

Handmade in Norway, hand signed by KB

Date Made

unknown

Price Paid (If known)

unk

Size and Dimension

6 inch dish

Weight

maybe 2 lbs

Condition

Mint

History

Bought in Norway

Description

Again a beatiful dish hand painted in Norway, on Brownze. 

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Glenfiddich coasters, Natural slate, London

Submitted by wierdgrace on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 12:55.

Category

Other

Medium

Natural Slate, Designed and suppleid by Mitreprize LTD. (London)

Marks or Signature

01-771-5252

Date Made

says over 500 million years old

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

size of coasters, 4 each

Weight

like a metal

Condition

Mint

History

belong to y mom in law

Description

Four coaster in excellent condition on one side has the stamp of Genfiddich Scotch Whisky, with the Deer.  Other side has  red velvet, with a tag saying over 500 million years old in a green velvet bag.  The coasters says it is made of Natural Slate.  Designed and supplied by Mitreprize LTD, London) 01-771-5252

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Vase, I think, with gold trim,

Submitted by wierdgrace on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 12:47.

Category

Ceramics & Porcelains

Medium

porcelin

Marks or Signature

Porsgrund PP on a Anger, made inNorway with number 74

Date Made

unknown

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

13 inches

Weight

unk

Condition

Excellent

History

mom came from Norway bought many things before coming to us, 70 years

Description

Parents are now in assited living, we have many things from Norways and antiques we can not keep. 

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Ceramic ducks

Submitted by wierdgrace on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 12:33.

Category

Ceramics & Porcelains

Medium

ceramic I think

Marks or Signature

C, hand painted Bleminsons stamps with two girs

Date Made

1900

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

13 inches

Weight

unk

Condition

Good

History

Kept in the family for years

Description

Father is 94 years old and had to put in a assisted living, can not keep all his antiques him and mom keept the duck is green and brown, hand painted

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Beer Stein

Submitted by nycm321 on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 09:28.

I'm trying to find out how much this may be worth. I've seen prices all over the board. If there is anyone out there that knows a thing or two, please let me know. Thank you.

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Fenton vase

Submitted by firegirl44830 on Sat, 08/16/2008 - 19:28.

Category

Glass

Medium

glass

Marks or Signature

Fenton/ purple strawberry bud vase

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

12 inches

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Description

I WAS SETTING UP FOR MY GARAGE SALE, I SAT A TALL VASE OF MY BOYFRIENDS ON THE TABLE AND IT JUST KEPT BUGGING ME SO I WENT BACK OVER TO IT FLIPPED IT OVER AND ITS A FENTON GLASS PIECE. KNOW THAT MANY THEIR ITEMS ARE VERY PRICING CAUSE I HAVE A FEW OF MY OWN. I HAVE SEACRCHED EVERYWHERE ON THE INTERNET TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT ITS VALUE, BUT I AM VERY UNSUCCESSFUL. I DON'T MIND SELLING THE VASE HOWEVER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE VALUE IN ORDER TO MAKE A DECISION ON THE PRICE TAG.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Italian Baroque Urn

Submitted by adele on Fri, 08/15/2008 - 09:49.

Category

(Select Category)

Medium

pottery

Marks or Signature

Signed by hand "Made in Italy By. Continental. Glasswere."

Date Made

?

Price Paid (If known)

$400

Size and Dimension

3 1/2 feet by 18 inches

Weight

15 lbs.

Condition

Mint

History

I found it at an antique store in Minnesota about 5 years ago

Description

I was told that this came from a castle in Italy from the antique store salesman.  I wasn't sure if I believed that, but I bought it because I thought it was absolutely beautiful.  It comes in three pieces: base, urn and lid.  It has hand-painted flowers and the background base color has a crackled finish.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"

Made in Italy By. Continental. Glasswere.
Large hand-painted Urn with gilted handels

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Steamer trunk

Submitted by Maryann777 on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 14:35.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

plywood

Marks or Signature

Hippo Travel goods

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

R380,00

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

I unfortunately have no further information regarding the origin of the trunk and what type of material is on the outside of the trunk.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Hespeler Furniture Company Dining Room set

Submitted by BRKAW on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 07:59.

Category

Furniture

Medium

solid wood

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1920 to 1930

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Bought new in Ontario Toronto and is still in the family.

Description

Table has leaves and 6 chairs. the chairs have been re-upholstered; no other refinishing was done since purchase.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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crystal vase and candy dish

Submitted by trhulse on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 15:00.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

Marks or Signature

on the stem of the pieces the silver? silverplate? has the letters IS or SI and marking

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

vase 12" and candy dish 11"

Weight

Condition

Fair

History

Description

the vase has been repaired at the stem, looks like the stem of the base broke off at some point, the dish has a flea bite of a chips on the very top of the lid

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Bride & Groom Mugs

Submitted by chicchick on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 18:25.

Category

China

Medium

China

Marks or Signature

Norcrest Fine China C-699

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

normal size of mugs used for drinking coffee

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

found at garage sale in Moline IL

Description

Set of 2 Norcrest Fine China Bride & Groom Mugs

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"

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Pair of Figurines--Man and Woman

Submitted by m_a_r_o_w on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 09:14.

Category

Ceramics & Porcelains

Medium

Porcelain / China

Marks or Signature

"W" or "M"

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

about 8.5" high x 4" wide, each

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Belonged to an elderly aunt, who has passed away.

Description

Pair of Figurines.  One Man and One Woman.  The outfits look like they are from the Colonial Period, but I'm not positive about that.  There are very shiny Gold Accents, in many places, on both pieces.

They are painted, with very fine detail. The fingers are beautifully done--especially the Woman's.  

There is a Flower, with 3 leaves, between the Man's shoes and it looks as if there is a small piece missing, from the middle leaf.  It is difficult to notice, but the area is a little rough and looks like a little piece was broken. 

I can't find any other flaws, on either piece. 

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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cartier crystal bowl

Submitted by rosesimas on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 19:25.

Category

Glassware & Crystal

Medium

24% led Crystal

Marks or Signature

Cartier

Date Made

20 years

Price Paid (If known)

$500

Size and Dimension

about 10 inches round and 6 inches deep

Weight

5lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

I do not have a picture.  This bowl was in excellent to mint condition until my mover when the movers broke it.  I am looking at obtaining  value for a claim.  Please help I have been searching the web and can not find any information.  The bowl is about 20 years old and was $500 at the time of purchase.  Please Help!!!  Rose

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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beer stein

Submitted by nycm321 on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 11:41.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

ceramic & silver (I believe)

Marks or Signature

DBGM

Date Made

late 60's early 70's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

h 10" 3" round

Weight

1 1/2 lb

Condition

Good

History

Was purchased by my parents while my father was stationed in Germany 1970-1972

Description

Raised pictures and words all over. All words are in German. 'Das lieben wir.'  'HALT MASS u. ZIEL TRINK NIE ZUVIEL.'  'Froh beim Bier'  'Wohlbekoms'

 The picture is of a castle and two men walking up steps. There are 2 faces on the castle and a man looking out of one of the castle windows.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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St George box-Greek

Submitted by sweetrose on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 04:33.

Category

Metalware

Medium

We believe it's silver

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1843

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Given to family member, from someone who came over from Greece. We believe the box was made in celebration of the Greek independance. On the back is a cross with a bow and spear.

Description

Appears to be a silver plate of St. George(the front) and was made into a box,

welded to another box to make it the way it looks now. A handle is on each side. One person

suggested it may have been a tea box.  My husbands father who was greek, always told him there was a piece of Christs cross in the box. however, the box was opened to find two byzantine coins.

What a surprise. Any help on this would be appreciated.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

St. George pieces
St George Back
Side 2
side 3