Archive for July, 2010

Repair Shop

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Repair Shop In response to Daphne’s request for new sidebar topics, I propose that we start a Repair Shop thread. I restore silver, brass and

Any Thoughts On Cane Back "Box" Sofa

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Saw this interesting cane back sofa with a boxy shape and a “box spring” seating area which rests on the square frame. (no center support on the

Clark’s Spool Cabinet Info?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Hi there! I picked this up today to use in my sewing room and out of curiosity decided to find out a little more about it. I can’t find one like this

OT: Holy Cow! Ansel Adams plates found at garage sale worth $200 mil!

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

CNN article at link or search for “Experts: Ansel Adams photos found at garage sale worth $200 million”. Link

How to post photo

Monday, July 26th, 2010

How do I post a photo to show the item I need help identifying? Thanks

Hey, shardsofhistory, about that dag of yours…

Monday, July 26th, 2010

that you posted on another thread. Why did you think it was worth what you paid for it? If you explained in the other thread, I must have missed it.

OT – Whant to see my glass eye ring?

Monday, July 26th, 2010

I’ve had this eye ring since the 60′s, (the hippie days), I don’t remember where or how I got it, I just, one day, had it. I was stoned I guess,

Advice needed re: big copper ship lantern please

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Hi! Bought this large copper gas? ship lantern at an estate sale and would like to resell, I know its not antique but still I thought a neat

Aluminum Coffee Pot Manufacturer Please?

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Hi All, The only identifying marks on this Vintage Coffee Pot is on the spout where it says pat’d 8-3-26. Does anyone recognize the

Oriental wooden basket Japanese? Refinished?

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

About 17″ tall. Is this Japanese? For Ikebana? Has it been refinished or made this way? The copper wire band is loose (because the wood has shrunk?)