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The Faberge Swan Lake Tapestry from Franklin Mint
from MT5161438
1018 Views
I AM LOOKING TO SELL THIS BEAUTIFUL TAPESTRY DUE TO DOWNSIZING MY HOUSE, BUT HAVE NO IDEA OF ITS VALUE. I OTAINED THIS TAPESTRY IN 1992, AND IT COST £600.00
Hundred year old three arm chandelier could be brass or copper
from MT4737905
848 Views
I'm not sure what the Chandelier is made of it looks like brass or copper or it could be a mixer of brass and copper it has a registration number on the bottom. The light was hanging in an old house... Read More
1960 Photographic Lunar Atlas Gerard Kuiper
from TucsonChefNate
1023 Views
Lunar Atlas Purchased this really large collection of photographs of the moon from an estate sale. It was apparently kept in a barn and has rodent droppings and hay inside of the large red box that the... Read More
Noritake 14 inch plate hand painted flowers 1960s
from Roger7614
618 Views
This was passed down to me from an elderly relative who I think bought it in the 1960s whilst on a world cruise which included Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Ancient Egyptian Scarab
from MT4900606
1115 Views
This item has been handed down through our family,some of us have worn the Scarab which measures one half of an inch,is blue in color with some traces of red wax on it,I keep it now in my case as an... Read More
louis xv desk
from MyThings
778 Views
a restaurant in Brooklyn ny was throwing this piece out
Vanity Dresser
from MT9983572
732 Views
It belonged to a friend's aunt, but was just stuffed in the attic when I found it. They sold it to me for $40 which was the bargain of the century. I have no idea how old it is or anything else... Read More
Black Oriental Decorative Vase
from geezer216
681 Views
History of Black Oriental Vase This vase was given to me by an old friend who has since passed. It was given to her by a nephew who travelled and worked extensively in the far east, Japan. He gave it to my friend some time after... Read More
Villa Igea
from MT2792111
798 Views
This belonged to a Chicago area convent. They had an auction. When that was over, instead of renting dumpsters, they posted an announcement on Craigslist, giving the rest away. (My guess) It was... Read More
tea set
from blodyn08
705 Views
Inman High Boy & Dresser
from MT1841244
683 Views
This furniture belonged to my aunt who passed away and we now need to sell it. Her husbands family purchased this furniture in the early 20's.
Bronze Statue
from Sbabi
945 Views
This item was gifted to someone elderly, who gifted it to me. My benefactor, who has been deceased for 3 years, received it from an archaeologist who has long been deceased. She was unsure (could not... Read More
ivory statue of woman
from MT2293223
1148 Views
Part of an estate that I inherited that held lots of Ivory pieces - mostly Netsuke which I have studied to learn their differences. I would like to sell this piece as it holds no sentimental value to... Read More
John Bennett Mantel Clock
from scc1962
596 Views
Was my Grandmothers and am merely interested if it has any value
Two Solid Brass Sconces
from mleolmstead
992 Views
This was owned by my mother in the 70's. These sconces are very heavy and seem to be quite well made. I have no idea of their value - if they have any. I've seen similar sconces on ebay for over... Read More
egyptian bastet
from calibadgrl
490 Views
was my great great grandpa's i might want to sell it if worth anything. it just sits locked away in a box. would rather get some use from it
baseball music box
from yesterday
873 Views
I purchased this item from a art dealer who purchases estate for the art work and I purchased items that are not painting, this is a most interesting item, no one seem to know who made it,
antique mustard & ketchup set
from linbrack
581 Views
I bought this at a yard sale, it looks unique. I want to know about when it might have been made, and what it's worth.
Cocktail Cabinet
from jolo
976 Views
Cocktails Anyone? We recently bought this lovely cabinet from an e-bay antique dealer. We are not sure wether it is an actual antique but it doesn't matter because we really like it. We got it to house our TV so... Read More
Consul 2224 Typewriter
from MT1547822
979 Views
my nana gave me this typewriter and i believe its been made after world war 2, it was made in czechslovakia, it has original carry case and ribbons and is still in full working condition, this... Read More
Cabinet
from juliewenda
503 Views
Passed to my husband by friend of the family who had it for about 50 yrs. really dont know much about it.
A Lady and Gentleman in the park
from dalton23
1130 Views
An afternoon in the park An afternoon in the park is a great place for young ladies and gentlemen to meet. The lady has a fan in her hand and seems to be listening to the young man talking to her. He looks wonderful on his... Read More
1969 coppper kennecott zippo lighter
from MT6108006
787 Views
found and purchased at a local flea market,did researh online and believe this is a rare 1969 zippo lighter made from kennecott supplied copper from their mine and issued to employees,this just... Read More
Bronze Box
from cazzzy
684 Views
White House Chair
from MT8144584
618 Views
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I'm not sure if this is a print or actual painting since the back is completly covered with brown paper. It is signed but I have no idea of age.
breitling 25362
from stacey000
3995 Views
Silver, back reads: Bentley moters special edition certified chronometer 100m/330ft manufactured in swiitchinternet by breitling A 25363
It is a beautiful scalloped edged decorative ornamental porcelain hand painted plate. 10 3/4" around. It might be from Husyatin, Poland (now Ukraine)or Austria. It was displayed on grandparent's...