Archive for April, 2009

Is this little box tortoise shell?

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Hi all, I’m trying to decide whether or not to buy this. The price is about $20. Any ideas on what it was meant to store, and what it is

OT!….Of shoes and ships and sealing wax…Of cabbages and Kings!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

How about a thread about nothing in particular? Tell a story, tell a joke………Share a current event……etc.

Repousse Antique Jewelry Box, I Think…need help!!!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

This is a very old piece, from the little I know, I believe the work is repousse? I am thinking it may be silver, I am yet to take it to my jeweler

Charlie Chaplin’s Signature?

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

I posted a question on the Movies & Memorabilia board, but it’s still at the top, so I guess that board doesn’t get much activity. Does anyone

New, Newer, Newest Work

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Does anyone remember the black and gold painting…???? I received wonderful ideas from you wonderful artists as to what was missing, what I

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Happy Earth Day fellow humans. I wanted to make sure that this important day did not go unnoticed here on the antiques Discussion Board. Take a hike,

I’ve got it – now what to do with it. 1953 Officer’s Commission

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

I was in a thrift store today and ran across a framed 1953 USAF Reserve commission. The signatures are mechanical and of course it’s not valuable,

Antique Bear ID Help Please?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

I would appreciate any help on this bear, ID/Value/Age, etc. He’s mohair and quite worn. His head, neck and legs are jointed and he has a groaner

Looking for info on Italian abstract artist named De Witte

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Back in the 1970′s a good buddy of mine was on leave from the Navy in Spain. While on leave, he happened on a painting in a local art exhibit that

who did this print? Parrish? Fox? style

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Would like to know who did this print and what would be a good title line. I have no clue on art. Any help very much appreciated. Sorry for glare but