Archive for June 14th, 2009

Half-mil for dagger, not including sales tax

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Link *************** What follows is sig line************* I collect fine cannon models (patent, arsenal, salesman, maker’s, presentation),

what is this thing, good luck, nautical? Love?

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

I picked this up today. It is cast iron, old and well worn. It portrays a horseshoe, heart and anchor. 3″ high. What the heck is it for? What does it

Mid 19th cent porcelain Mary & Child (or older)

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Since it’s Sunday… here is the last bit from my church “raid” yesterday. My eye says about 1830-50 porcelain. Hand painted. Same quality as old

Is this a work of art or….

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

should I use it to blow my nose? It’s made from a red napkin. Is it Japanese or Chinese? Any help will be appreciated. Cali

Help with ID/Translation of Chinese Water Color Painting Ching Dynasty?

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

I have these two water color paintings I would greatly appreciate some help with translation/ID of artist or any other pertinent info. First one has

What’s dzi ?

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Tibetans pronounced dZi as ‘zee’, the word dZi means ‘brightly burnished’ or ‘luminous’.Dzi is not only a very rare and precious gemstone, it is also