Archive for November 11th, 2009

Antique gun show video footage

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

If you’ve never been to an antique gun show, here are some videos from one I just attended. As you can see there is a larger range of merchandise

US Internal Revenue/ Stock Transfer/Telegram, Stamps

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

I bought a whole lot of old US and Canadian stamps last week in a private sale while buying coins. I understand the Stamp DB got fired. I`ve

Photograph of Jesus?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Knowing how you all love old photos, I thought you might want to check this out. 270470048547 I’d be interested in your opinions as I am

Cast metal humidor

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

This humidor has me perplexed. It is a white metal with the bronze patina applied. Even the green is applied, not verdigris. It is 6″ to the

Huge abstract oil paintings

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Has anyone purchased any of these oil paintings by Avantoil, Greatartworks or China originating overseas? And if so, is it really expensive, what is

Help with ID on this Mohair Bear Age/maker?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Hi folks, I am hoping the Teddy Bear experts can help me with this cutie I found yesterday. I was told he is Mohair and he is very soft and feels

Analyzing a tompion

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

This thing is known as a tompion, and is used to cover the muzzle of a cannon to keep dirt or rain out. I have two questions about it: 1. When

Veterans’ Day

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

In honor of Veterans’ Day, here’s a WWI Soldier Bear:These tiny guys were made to fit into a soldier’s pocket, so their eyes are set on top of their

Two original oils with the same scene, is this possible?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Hi all. i purchased this oil on canvas at a church sale and paid $20.00 for it. it is signed Jackson. It needs to be streched but it is in great

Terence Cuneo 1957 Opening Lloyd’s Queen Elizabeth

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

It is a print with several signatures on it. It seems as if it is an important piece of art. However, I can not find anything about it anywhere on