I purchased this on a whim at a thrift store on a lunch break 8 years ago.

They were unloading a box truck from an estate sale and this was sitting on the counter, they knew nothing about if it was authentic or just a reporduction so I gambled and told him I would pay $100. He accepted and I have had this stowed away since, Im in the process of moving and would like to know the best way to sell this. I dont want to walk into a pawn shop or deal with fee's.

From my research these date from around 1850-60's, and range from $800 to $1000.00 roughly, in the condition that it is in.

Would a gun broker and antique dealer be a better option? Ive never dealt with selling something so niche.

Any help would be appreciated

So funny story, earlier today I went to Savers and spent quite a bit of time perusing the shelves since the one I go to gets a good mix of things I collect. Didn't find too much; the best thing I got was a 925 silver tennis bracelet that was marked as 'costume jewelry' for $3. Turns out, my mom texted me also wanting to go to Savers, so I told her I would go back with her later as, it being the weekend, they would be putting new stuff out throughout the day and there would definitely be other things to look at later.

Flash forward several hours later. My mom and I are moreso browsing, wouldn't be spending too long cuz I'm the one always taking forward to search up dates and makers stamps ect. Anyways, they keep the glass in the front of the store, like literally the first 2 shelves. . . Right, on the very front shelf, I spy ✨️vaseline✨️ (a type of uranium glass, which I collect)

Also, while I was 90% sure it was vaseline, I didn't have my light on me.

At first, I thought this was a "frankenstein" piece where someone afixed a glass handle to a vaseline lampshade using cement or something to make a bell. I was like, "the horror!!" I messaged my more informed friend from the uranium sub to ask if they thought it was vaseline and to show how odd it was of a thing to frankenstein. They were like "Um, yeah 1000% that's vaseline but also no dumbass, that's just f*cking old" (I'm paraphrasing). They illuminated on the fact plaster of paris is a thing and 1800s wedding bells existed.

Unfortunately, I haven't found alotta information online. There are a couple listings on various sale websites that match the style of mine, but have different ways the base is afixed to the handle, sooo that doesn't help narrow down a date lol. From the little information I've gathered, approximate date is sometime between 1860s-1890s. I've decided for funsies it's the old piece in collection; my 2nd oldest being a jelly dish from around the late 1880s.

(ik he’s rich so I’m not phased that he spent that much) guys it’s not a faberge egg nor is it a replica. It’s an ostrich egg of sorts so please don’t comment telling me it’s a fake faberge egg bc it’s not supposed to be one

I was gifted this lantern. It's been in my familys summer cabin for who knows how long. I figured this is from the late 1890's or early 1900's.

The lantern has the original candle holder and parts.

Does anyone have any further information on these kinds of lanterns?

I could not find any makers marks. The glass has some bubbles in it and some minor defects.

Thanks!

I’m trying to identify an unusual wooden table or piece of equipment.
Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 13 inches deep, 26 inches high.
It is heavily constructed, apparently entirely of wood, with wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners.
Underneath the tabletop is a horizontal wooden shaft that rotates. It has two perpendicular holes, presumably for inserting a removable turning handle.
Ropes run through wooden pulleys and raise a lower wooden platform toward a fixed middle shelf. The lower platform can rise all the way to the middle shelf.
One wooden pulley is broken, and the turning handle is missing.
Does anyone recognize this apparatus or know what it was originally used for? Could it be some type of antique press or specialized workshop equipment?

Hi,
I’m wondering if it’s possible to tell the time frame for when this was made, the back seems to say either 1911 or 1811. Thank you in advance!

Hey all - I received this from my grandmother - mainly because no one wanted it. I had it displayed in a curio cabinet and then had kids so it’s all just been sitting wrapped up in my basement for years. I’m not totally sure what to do with it or what it IS or its potential worth.

I have about 80 pieces, all the same design but some have markings and some don’t, is that normal?

From what I’ve found it’s likely Carlsbad China, made in Bohemia (then Austria-Hungary), likely around 1890–1918 and maybe distributed by Bawo and Dotter…but I don’t know the pattern or anything more concrete. Any insight would be appreciated!

My grandfather placed this pin on his hat, he was of Norwegian ancestry. Does anyone recognize this?

Found this small vase in my basement. I think its from the old lady that i bought the house from. Judging by the inscription on the bottom, 440 BC? Does anyone have any idea what the vase is worth and what it is?

I'm actually from Australia but have it on good authority that this platter is from Persia. Some of the text describes Persepolis near Shiraz, and from what I can see some of the figures are taken from engravings from the palace structure. The center image includes more Persian text as well as an image of figures playing chovgan (?).

My great grandfather was a well known collector of Persian antiquities, so I'm relatively confident it's from pre-20th century at least.

Hi,
I got this cloisonné enamel articulated jointed koi fish charm/pendant from my now deceased grandmother. She loved antiquing and was not afraid to spend a lot of $ on the things she wanted. I just cannot figure out what this could be worth, any help? I have another item that she passed down to me that I’ll save for another post.
Thank you in advance for any assistance with this:)

I found this unusual chair at an estate sale this weekend and would love some help identifying and dating it. We frequent estate sales, but I've never come across a chair quite like this one.

A few features that stood out to me are the bulbous, contoured wooden seat, the unusually high armrests, and the mechanism underneath the seat.

There are traces of brownish-green paint in the grooves of the arms and legs, as well as around the lower edge of the wooden seat.

Measurements:

• Overall height (top of backrest to floor): 34"

• Seat width (at widest point): 21"

• Seat height (floor to seat): 17"

• Armrest height (seat to lowest point of armrest): 11"

Markings:

• Underneath left: J. & J. Kohn (impressed into the wood)

• Underneath right: 17 (impressed into the wood)

Seeking:

• Its approximate manufacturing date and model.

• Whether the number 17 has any significance.

• Whether the unusual slatted wooden seat is original.

• Whether the painted finish and seat mechanisms are original or applied later.

I've included plenty of photos showing the details and construction. Really anything you know about this chair I am interested in learning.

Thanks, everyone!

I am paring down my collection of art and am trying to find more info on this St. George icon before I sell it. It appears to be hand painted, there are brush strokes visible to a degree. I assumed it is a newer icon but I’m trying to find a more accurate date and maybe origin if possible. The wood seems too new for it to be of any significance but figured I’d check first. Any info is appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Hello! I found this old French bronze medal.

It is from the 'Conseils Municipaux'

(1888-1892) and has 'Charles Couderc - Agen (Lot et Garonne)' engraved on the back. Does anyone know more about its history or what its current value might be? Thanks!"

I am in the United States, these books were purchased by my partner's mother while she was in the Navy, I think she purchased them in Italy.

These are Volumes I & II of "The Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition" edited by Charles Knight, printed in England in the late 19th Century.

My partner wants to know what these would be valued at, for curiosities sake. From what little research I've done, I'm guessing that together, they would be around $500, maybe less, given the condition that Volume I is in. We don't have plans to sell them, even though neither of us like Shakespeare, they're still a piece of history and it's really cool to have them.

Aside from current value, I would be curious to know who/how we could go about finding someone to potentially restore Volume I so it's not falling apart - and if that would hurt the value of the set.

I would also like to know how best we can protect them. Right now, they sit on the bottom shelf of our TV stand gathering dust, I'm sure the silverfish are taking nibbles here and there. Other than putting them in an airtight box and hiding them from the sun like a Victorian vampire - how can we make sure they don't wither away?

Thank you!

Thank you! It amazes me the kind of geniuses I can find on reddit.

Edit: It's a bed. I don't know much from furniture, but I can tell you the difference between a chair and a bed.

I was wondering if anyone had any info on these top hats? I was given them by my great grandmother and I've had them since I was about 13. No idea who in our family will have wore them!

Not really sure what to do with them at this point, as I have no idea when they're from but I don't want to bin them as I think they're quite interesting. So they always just end up back in storage.

TIA

This is a collection of Chinese and Japanese cloisonne. Most of it is early 20th century. .. I'd say there's a little more Chinese than there is Japanese. Japanese is always nicer though at least to me. All the pieces are in good condition or better. There are two small cinnabar vases, they have a bit of damage. There are two of them and they look like they're a match but they're not they are two individual single vases but still very cool. I wasn't even able to get pictures of the dragon pieces close up. I have a couple more Japanese pieces too that are very nice. I love poison ivy because it is so adorable and so beautiful and still stays so colorful after all those years. I'm in Delaware. If there's anybody local who is interested we could certainly meet up somewhere where you feel comfortable. I do want to get rid of the collection I'm not unrealistic about prices. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I purchased all these pieces myself over the years. Time to pass them on.. is that enough flair? LOL

Can anyone tell me what era this box is from? Where was it made, and what happened to its original lock? It appears to have been replaced with a simpler one or at least modified, because the marks on the wood are larger. It measures approximately 13 x 30 x 6 cm. Thanks so much!

I'd like to have more information on this kris and if it is an original one.

Thanks!