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I found these today at an estate sale. I was told that the glass balls are Murano (I am not sure of that), but they are old and mouth blown, you can see the pontil and the straw marks. !! They are enclosed in a piece of bamboo that has been...

Category: Home & Garden >> Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living >> Outdoor Lighting >> Other

asked almost 13 years ago

I have several identical sets (plates, cups, etc) from same patterns (Apple & the pink Rose) but the hallmarks vary from USA to Franciscan Earthenware, etc. I am certain the hallmarks vary due to age. Does it really matter if the hallmarks va...

Category: Pottery & Glass >> Pottery & China >> China & Dinnerware >> Franciscan

asked almost 13 years ago

This Necklace belonged to my Mom who died in 1965. The beads are all glass. I cannot seem to find the maker in my books or the internet. Anybody know anything about this mark please? I found one almost like it on eBay but they knew nothing about t...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Designer, Signed >> Necklaces & Pendants

asked almost 13 years ago

I am not a collector of glassware type things. Can someone give me information on this relish tray? It measures about 11" across and I assume at one time had a dip bowl for the center. Heavy, nicely made IMO, and you can feel the carved design at ...

Category: Home & Garden >> Kitchen, Dining & Bar >> Glassware

asked almost 13 years ago

I have found this hen made by several glass company over the years but I haven't been able to find one with this mark or even been able to find the mark itself. Fenton made this with their mark and it was also made by Vallerystahl Portieux France ...

Category: Pottery & Glass >> Glass >> Glassware >> Opaque >> Milk-Blue

asked almost 13 years ago

I have a few Vintage Oil Lamps, Made in Japan, that I am trying to ID. Does anyone recognize who this makers mark belongs to? I have found many with this mark, but no one identifies it by brand or maker. ![URL removed] The Makers Mark is on ...

Category: None specified

asked almost 13 years ago

I have a necklace of Baroque Pearls and Black Glass Beads. I can't show you the signature as it is was too small, had to use a loupe. The gold spacers and clasp are 14K. It is marked W.W. I know Hobe's name was W.W. Hobe but this does not say H...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Retro, Vintage 1930s-1980s >> Other

asked almost 13 years ago

I found this book today and started a listing on it, [URL removed] I do not have enough information on this book and looking on the net was very confusing,as there is no dates for a copyright,could you help me? The only date I have to g...

Category: Books >> Antiquarian & Collectible

asked almost 13 years ago

I am looking for information on a 1940 Ammeter HF. RF Thermo couple 10A/8481. Metropolitan-Vickers ![URL removed] ![URL removed] ![URL removed] I know it has something to do with WWII radio. Any help would great. The other bottom side s...

Category: Consumer Electronics >> Radio Communication >> Parts & Repair

asked almost 13 years ago

I have these 18k solid Gold Leverback earrings with Cabochon Kelly Green translucent gemstones. I am hoping that someone can help me identify what kind of stone it is? Here's a couple pictures. ![URL removed] ![URL removed]

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Fine Jewelry >> Fine Earrings >> Genuine Gemstone

asked almost 13 years ago

This Brooch belonged to my Grandmother. It is signed on the back "Averil." I have searched every site about jewelry on Google and looked in the few books I have on jewelry and sent questions to people with large sites selling vintage jewelry. Nobo...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Designer, Signed >> Pins, Brooches

asked almost 13 years ago

I have a sign that when I first got it thought was a fake or reproduction. But I've looked at it more carefully and now believe it is a period piece and real. Just a bizarre concept for me to see a musical instrument company being used by a Bus To...

Category: Collectibles >> Advertising >> Musical Instruments

asked almost 13 years ago

This is a magnificent copper piece. It stands approx. 13" tall, 5 3/4" across the mouth and weights approx. 8 lbs. The patina is beautiful! There are birds perched on branches in relief. No ID marks that I can find and I can't find any web site...

Category: Antiques >> Antiquities

asked almost 13 years ago

I've exhausted just about all my avenues trying to figure this out. It belonged to my mother in law and she passed away many years ago. I'm just now getting around to trying to selling some of her pieces. Anyway, this is marked on the bottom....

Category: Antiques >> Decorative Arts >> Ceramics & Porcelain

asked almost 13 years ago

Unfortunately, my mother did not get the little girl she wanted. I am all Tomboy and have no idea on how to help her. She sews all kinds of items. I grabbed a couple of her handbags to get ideas on how to help her market them. I am not asking ...

Category: Fashion >> Women's Handbags & Bags >> Handbags & Purses

asked almost 13 years ago

I have a vintage cape that's a rayon/blend silk velvet burnout in a floral pattern. The label says "mfa boston" which really confuses me because when I Google that I keep getting results for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Is "mfa boston" a...

Category: Fashion >> Women's Clothing >> Coats, Jackets & Vests

asked almost 13 years ago

These heads are carved in wood, don't know anything about this type item. This is the writing on the bottom--...W.u.M. Helnzeller...Holzschnltzerel..​.8103 Oberammergau ![URL removed]

Category: Antiques >> Periods & Styles >> Other

asked almost 13 years ago

Please share your personal expertise advice and information about Storm Weather Tracking TV-Radios. Is this something that would also be flexible during the snow winter weather, camping and hurricane preparations? Which model do you recommen...

Category: Sporting Goods >> Outdoor Sports >> Camping & Hiking >> Survival & Emergency Gear

asked almost 13 years ago

Is this Sword thing on this Brooch a Masonic or Shriners symbol and if so why is a Bow at the top? ![URL removed]

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Retro, Vintage 1930s-1980s >> Rhinestones >> Pins, Brooches

asked almost 13 years ago

Does anyone know the name of this doll? I'm unsure even what to search for. It was given to me, so I don't even have any history with it. It's a cloth doll and she has a bunny of the same material stitched to one hand. All of the cloth for the ...

Category: Collectibles >> Dolls & Bears >> Dolls >> By Material >> Cloth

asked almost 13 years ago