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BRONZE PLAQUE-ELEVATOR DIAL
from MT9290422
1052 Views
My husband owns an industrial machine shop-someone stopped by with a truckload of scrap metal one day trying to sell it. We purchased this piece-someone in Baton Rouge, La offered us $15,000 twelve... Read More
Citrus lady
from l-savoie-418
823 Views
This belonged to my parents in law, we think that it was a wedding gift that dates from around 1930 but we are not sure. The children remember it as far as they can. So very curious to know... Read More
Leitz Microscope
from charmar
1019 Views
It belonged to my father who used it during his dentistry study years in the 1950's (still has some revolting slides with it!). Unsure of its history prior to this. It's a lovely functioning piece... Read More
ivory statue of woman
from MT2293223
1133 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
1969 coppper kennecott zippo lighter
from MT6108006
769 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
A Lady and Gentleman in the park
from dalton23
1106 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
Ancient Egyptian Scarab
from MT4900606
1098 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
White House Chair
from MT8144584
603 Views
Cabinet
from juliewenda
490 Views
Passed to my husband by friend of the family who had it for about 50 yrs. really dont know much about it.
Black Oriental Decorative Vase
from geezer216
669 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
baseball music box
from yesterday
833 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,
Inman High Boy & Dresser
from MT1841244
670 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.
Two Solid Brass Sconces
from mleolmstead
980 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
Vanity Dresser
from MT9983572
716 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
magnifisent magnavox
from MT2840943
646 Views
This peice came from my spouses grandparentsafter they passed its been in our basement every since
egyptian bastet
from calibadgrl
479 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
Cocktail Cabinet
from jolo
958 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
Bronze Statue
from Sbabi
927 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
Hundred year old three arm chandelier could be brass or copper
from MT4737905
830 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
Villa Igea
from MT2792111
782 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
1960 Photographic Lunar Atlas Gerard Kuiper
from TucsonChefNate
998 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
The Faberge Swan Lake Tapestry from Franklin Mint
from MT5161438
994 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
Bronze Box
from cazzzy
672 Views
Consul 2224 Typewriter
from MT1547822
956 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
Noritake 14 inch plate hand painted flowers 1960s
from Roger7614
606 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.
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breitling 25362
from stacey000
3938 Views
Silver, back reads: Bentley moters special edition certified chronometer 100m/330ft manufactured in swiitchinternet by breitling A 25363
They appear to be wood underneath, green felt in the back and some sort of clear coat or lacquer on it with black trim. 2 Cranes in the Shade of Blossoms by Lang Shih ning Ching Dynasty measures...
Tissot Watch
from Mariukas
37449 Views