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India Torc Style Bell in Brass/Bronze 1880
The family story is that this item was brought back from India by our Missionary aunt, Ms. Emma Dean Anderson in the 1800's. Speculation is that this was a Cow Bell to warn people that a sacred cow  (...)
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Submitted by grayfriar
I looked at the traditional Indian cow bells, but they seem to be of a different shape. However, I do not think that will actually affect the value (...)
Estimated value
$75
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/17/2008
Hand Painted Nippon Pink Flower Tea Strainer
Hand Painted Nippon Pink Flower Tea Strainer The base is marked in blue; “hand painted Nippon” and a rising sun 
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Submitted by Anniem59
Japanese export pottery, most likely post WWII. Provisional value: $10-15 online.
Estimated value
$10
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/13/2008
Noritake Hand painted nippon plate
Submitted by Anniem59
Based on this size and quality of the images I can't possibly say whether this is an original Nippon, but is could well be one. Provisional value: (...)
Estimated value
$20
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/13/2008
Antique wine glasses
Antique wine glasses purchased in portugal I think, maybe in the 1960's. Gold design around the lip and jewls glued onto the glass. 
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Submitted by tiffanyhs
These are from around the 1950's. Provisional value: $60-100 at an auction for the set.
Estimated value
$75
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 5/24/2008
ARIMO HAVANNA CIGAR ??????
This appears to be an advertising item for Havanna Cigars. It is cast metal and has a levered bar in the front. An Arab man is pictured under the name,Arimo. On the back is stamped"The  (...)
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Submitted by ronfoster
I think you are quite right in identifying the item. It is an advertising piece for Arimo cigars, combined with a cigar cutter (the lever). From what (...)
Estimated value
$125
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/16/2008
spanish wall rug
this was passed to my mother from her grandmother and to me now it looks to be a spanish dance of some sort its about 49"h x 74"L maybe early 1900's 
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Submitted by myblack
The image is not clear enough to be able and give any memaningful comments. If it is an early 20th century tapestry, provisionally you are looking at (...)
Estimated value
$1
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/10/2008
SOMETHING SPEACIL
DON"T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS WAS FOUND IN BOX THAT WAS SAT OUT FOR TRASH ON THE BOTTOM IT SAY INDIA KL 148/3J ON THE BOTTOM RIM IT HAS A 4 
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Submitted by DebraFisher
I am not sure what kind of material this is, as the images are very unclear (silver plated, brass, copper, pewter?). It is probably a jardiniere (...)
Estimated value
$20
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/26/2008
Moriage Hotei God Figurine
This statue is worked in enamels and gold. The colors used are wide and varied. This piece measures 8 inches tall. This piece is signed on the bottom. 
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Submitted by kites-are-fun
This is a typical Japanese export figurine. I must say the quality is quite high and it is made with a good attention to detail. I am not sure about (...)
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 11/26/2007
silk and bamboo umbrella
all hand made fom bamboo and silk, even the popup lever is made of bamboo, i cant find any markings on it. it opens fine. there is a 5 inch tear on the silk and another 2 inch one also. i was  (...)
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Submitted by valmeda
This is a typical oriental umbrella. A lot of them were manufactured and exported to the west. It is very difficult to tell the date of this umbrella (...)
Estimated value
$40
valued by Katharina
on 11/23/2007
Large japanese charger
My husband parents were stationed in Japan around 1955 - 1959, I'm thinking this lovely Japanese charger was picked up during there stay. We inherited some items from them and we are looking for any  (...)
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Submitted by janetm
This is a mid-20th century, or slightly earlier, Japanese dish, decorated in a traditional style. I can well believe that they got it in Japan, (...)
Estimated value
$50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 11/6/2007
bone or ivory eastern ornament over 100 yr old
Hiya im trying to find out the value of this ornament ive been given, it belong to my grandma and she tells me it is over 100 years old, it seems to be made of some kind of bone or ivory, looks to me  (...)
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Submitted by frankydan100
This is an elephant tusk (ivory) carving. Stylistically I can see the South East Asian motifs. The images are quite blurry and I can't see the detail (...)
Estimated value
£150
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/31/2007
russian drinking horn
the metal at the top is blund,the ornamental side is in very good condition 
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Submitted by ella01
How did you deduct that this is a Russian piece? That is quite sharp on your part, as this is probably a Gergia/Caucasian area frinking horn. The (...)
Estimated value
£20
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/21/2007
Antique Water Pitcher
Submitted by mom89
I am not quite sure this is an antique pitcher, unless it was heavily cleaned and refinished. This a Middle Eastern shape and in the West it is (...)
Estimated value
$50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 9/7/2007
Antique Brass Pitcher
Submitted by mom89
Modern hand beaten brass jug. From the look of the material, lead soldering and the form, I am not convinced this is an antique piece. Decorative (...)
Estimated value
$20
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 9/7/2007
Church Angels
Intricate detailed carved solid wood angels rescued from the Nazis during World War 2, possibly from Belgium. Possibly over 300 years old. Call 361 533 4807 for more details. 
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Submitted by mark-crider
These form a lovely set. They look to be in relatively good condition, nicely carved with a high level of detail and are also a good large size. (...)
Estimated value
$5000
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/9/2007
parchment with hebrew writings and drawings
I bought this piece in a flea market because it intrigued me. It appears to be written in Hebrew with various drawings on a parchment and it has an antique look to it. I would love getting your  (...)
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Submitted by sender1
This parchment page looks very like a piece of text from The Book of Secrets which is a compendium of magic spells. The original manuscript was (...)
Estimated value
$120
valued by SwiftSearch
on 2/21/2007
Antique (?) parchment with Hebrew writings
Here is another similar piece I bought in a flea market because it intrigued me. It appears to be written in Hebrew on a parchment and it has an antique look to it. I would love getting your  (...)
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Submitted by sender1
To solve the mystery of your parchment one has to handle it to determine its age. Judging from the script alone, I am afraid this does not seem to be (...)
Estimated value
$15
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/21/2007
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