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bone crochet hooks and bodkins
Bone crochet hooks and bodkins from my long deceased grandmother who was born 1882. Assorted lengths and sizes, longest hook is 5.5in. longest bodkin is 5.25". I hot needled them all and they are not  (...)
You are correct on all the points - date and the material. These are most likely bone, although crochet hooks and bodkins were also made of wood (as (...)
Estimated value
$35
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/21/2008
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Regal Porcelain Trinket Box
I don't know it's history, but I have been told that it dates to the late 1800's. It is a real nice piece of porelain, and having seen other examples of it in the mueseum, some not in such good  (...)
The images are not very clear, but I think I have a good impression of the box. Such boxes were very popular in the late 19th century and were mainly (...)
Estimated value
$20
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 9/30/2008
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Bronze Box
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Submitted by cazzzy
Stylistically this is a 19th century, most likely French, Gothic revival box/casket. The metal does not look like bronze, but is most likely to be (...)
Estimated value
€300
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 9/28/2008
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salem scissors
SALEM WITCH FIGURAL SCISSORS DEPICTING A WITCH ON A BROOM; SILVER TONE METAL; MARKED "SALEM 1692, REGISTERED GERMANY." Length=4"  
These are turn of the century, c.1900, scissors. They are quite collectable and at auctions usually sell in the range of £100-200. Dealers would ask (...)
Estimated value
£125
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/14/2008
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1911 Singer Treadle Sewing Machine
Sewing machine is in good condition, needs new belt and may be missing a few other parts. (We're not sure) It has been in the family since it was bought in 1911. The cabinet has no scratches or  (...)
Plenty of these sewing machines are available on the market. They are oftem converted into garden furniture. Online they sell in the range of $75-150.
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/12/2008
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Wooden Box
Grandmother used it to store sewing accessories. Accessories are still in box. 
That's an interesting box. Made of oak. Provisional value: $60-100 at an auction.
Estimated value
$90
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/5/2008
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Old Travel Sewing Case
small thimble with original wooden spool and cotton, safety pin enclosed in a lovely little enamelled case. it belonged to my aunt who is now in her 80's not sure how long she had it. There are a few  (...)
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Submitted by Thearon
It dates from the 1920's. The value depending on where you might find it, antiques market, shop or online will be between £8. to £15.
Estimated value
£12
valued by Thomasina
on 8/4/2008
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Catholic antique, unknown
Me and my sister at a predominately Mennonite auction, were the only 2 interested in this Catholic piece. We unknowingly bid against each other in full auction fever, until she noticed it was me, and  (...)
Early 20th century devotional piece. Some of them are extremely decorative, rare, and historically important, especially those with a proven solid (...)
Estimated value
$30
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/29/2008
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box from seoul korea
it also has a bag in it with a map of seoul korea on it 
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Submitted by omanyee
Second half of the 20th century box. I can't say from these images whether this is a lacquer box. The inlays are mother of pearl Provisional value: (...)
Estimated value
$60
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/29/2008
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i think this is a sewing box
i think this is a sewing box .i know it was made in england 30cm long and 10cm deep.i think it is made with plastic and wood lined with padding on the inside of the lid any thing you can tell me will  (...)
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Submitted by jmax
Yes, looks like a sewing box indeed. Value: £10-15.
Estimated value
£10
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/24/2008
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Grandma Grace
Singer sewing machine that once belonged to my grandma and the my moms and down to me. 
1940's-50's machine. At online auctions they sell in the range of $75-150.
Estimated value
$75
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/21/2008
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Singer Sewing Machine Model 201
I have a Singer sewing machine. Model #201. With serial number AM 723234. The information I have found is that it was make in 1957 in Elizabeth, NJ. I have a bobbin case with original bobbins,  (...)
A lot of these machines are available on the market now. They usually sell in the range of $60-120 at auctions and online.
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/16/2008
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not sure
i think it was used to mark material,no idea how old or anything 
Yes, this is a dressmaker's tracing wheel. After you have cut out items to sew together you would put a carboned paper folded in half between the two (...)
Estimated value
$7
valued by Thomasina
on 7/10/2008
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sewing stand/box
old stand i was told it is a sewing box,has a date written on bottom of 1 drawer 20/11/26 
This is an early 20th century working table. Provisional value: $75-125 at an auction.
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/10/2008
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old singer sewing machine
very old hand singer sewing machine. very clean and in working order 
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Submitted by tink1989
C.1930's-40's sewing machine. Similar sell online in the range of £50-100.
Estimated value
£50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/7/2008
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Fabian house N.H. pincushion
wooden heart shaped pincushion, wood type unknown ,date unknown  
The images are very unclear. I can guess this is an early 20thcenury pincushion. Provisional value: about $20-40 online.
Estimated value
$25
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/7/2008
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SINGER SEWING MACHINE
Submitted by 1971beau
These antique singer sewing maschines are "now" just more collectors items for lovers, value for 50 to 100.- UDS (condition)reg, Peter. > In case (...)
Estimated value
$80
valued by Peter.Neumayr
on 5/24/2008
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vickers sewing machine
curious about the value. very pretty piece I inherited. I know little else about it. 
This is a c.1940's sewing machine. Online these sell in the range of $50-100.
Estimated value
$60
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/19/2008
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Kenmore Sewing Machine
This is in good working condition. 
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Submitted by Tats2383
The machine is from c.1960's. Provisional value: $75-150 at an auction.
Estimated value
$125
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/11/2008
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justin pics
i found it years ago as a teen. and never thought anything of it until i saw an episode of antiques road show and saw a similar one. i was wondering about it's age, history, and worth?? 
Early 20th century Singer treadle machine. Provisional value: $50-100 at an auction. Online they sel in the range of $60-120, but they are not very (...)
Estimated value
$75
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/8/2008
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