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Where do I research Fitz & Floyd art glass menagerie items?
I just listed this pretty bluebird but I have no idea what the value of this item is. (I just put a bogus price on it so it could be seen along with the information I know about this item.) Would any of the glass people here know where I could ...

Category: Collectibles >> Animals >> Birds >> Bluebirds

asked over 13 years ago


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How can i find the value of a chalkware cherry boy?
My Great Aunt received this cherry boy as a wedding gift....she passed away some 20 years ago at age 89. Now I have possession of it....it has been glued in several places...it does have a number on it 517. My mother believes it is close or over 2...

Category: Antiques

asked over 13 years ago


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How can you tell the difference cultured, freshwater, faux pearls?
I have a vintage pearl necklace my mother left me when she died. It is from the late 40's. I can't tell what kind of pearls they are. 8mm, not real shiny, cream and grey 2 strand. Made by Prestige in original case.

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Other Vintage & Antique Jewelry

asked over 13 years ago


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Does anyone have step-by-step instructions on how to electro-etch designs on silver jewelry?
I have done quite a bit of etching on silver, brass and copper, using acid etch techniques - See step-by-step instructions per my [URL removed] [URL removed] I would like to continue to etch on silver, brass and copper using the electo-etch met...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Handcrafted, Artisan Jewelry >> Necklaces & Pendants

asked over 13 years ago


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Is dichroic, murano, and foil art glass the same thing?
Is Dichroic, Murano, and Foil Art Glass the same thing or are they different types of art glass. I am trying to describe this aqua art glass nk in my booth accurately. Thank You all for your help. ![URL removed] ![URL removed]

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Handcrafted, Artisan Jewelry >> Necklaces & Pendants >> Crystal, Glass

asked over 13 years ago


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Where can I research German pottery marks online?
markes for day ware and vases a lot of German women moved here and still do as our Military men love that cooking! Do you have any knowledge to share? I have several pieces I want to sell cheaply and fairly priced

Category: Pottery & Glass >> Pottery & China >> Art Pottery >> European Pottery

asked over 13 years ago


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How do you authenticate Pearl China?
I have this Black Chef Cookie Chef cookie jar incised 639 bearing the gold Pearl China Mark. In good faith I priced this as the original authentic Pearl China chef. I had a fairly new cookie jar collector look at it and because the height is sligh...

Category: Collectibles >> Kitchen & Home >> Kitchenware >> Cookie Jars >> Vintage (Pre-1970)

asked over 13 years ago


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Any Lladro figurine experts on bonanza?
Just purchased this Lladro figurine at a Estate Sale today and can't seem to be able to find any info on it. Any Lladro figurine experts on Bonanza? ![URL removed] Thanks Rick

Category: Collectibles >> Decorative Collectibles >> Figurines >> People

asked over 13 years ago


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Where to research the value of an old magazine?
Celebrity magazine december 1954 is it worth anything? We found an old Celebrity Magazine December 1954 while remodeling our house. It was used as a wedge in a window frame. It has stories on Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Sammy D...

Category: Collectibles >> Comics >> Magazines >> Fanzines, Fan Clubs

asked over 13 years ago


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How do you identify unmarked glass?
Need help to identify this glass or maker..Please & Thank you!! ![URL removed] ![URL removed]

Category: Pottery & Glass >> Glass >> Glassware >> Other

asked over 13 years ago


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Where is the best place to research the value of a print?
Where can I obtain an estimate of the value of a [URL removed] A. W. Elson & Company #386 Alice Freeman Palmer Memorial? I've been able to find information about the print (e.g., its number 386 from Elson) but can't locate any information that pr...

Category: Antiques >> Other Antiques

asked over 13 years ago


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Is there a website that promotes collectibles like decanters, distillery items...
...and that sort of thing? I belong to a list for Swanky Swigs and promotional glassware - is there something similar for people who love old cabin still cookie jars and galliano lamps?

Category: Collectibles

asked over 13 years ago


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What can you tell me about Japanese Christmas Ornaments?
Christmas felt ornaments from Japan I got a few of these ornaments today that have felt clothing. Are there any ornament collectors out there that may have seen these in their travels? Any idea what decade they may be from? I searched arou...

Category: Collectibles

asked over 13 years ago


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Is there a way to ship sand dollars safely?
I have several sand dollars from florida beaches. They are very fragile. Is there a way to ship them safely?

Category: Crafts >> Other Crafts

asked over 13 years ago


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What device can i use to drill holes into small metal beads and not loose a finger?
I want to increase the size of the whole in small metal beads and not sure what tool or device I can use to hold the bead down and not have it fly off the workbench?

Category: Jewelry & Watches

asked over 13 years ago


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Does anyone know the jewelry maker whos mark is an A inside a cricle?
Hi everyone :) I have two rings that are marked on the inside with the gold content and than an A inside a circle. I have looked all through google and no one seems to know who manufactured the rings or how old they could be. I have seen many o...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Vintage & Antique Jewelry >> Costume >> Unknown Period >> Rings

asked over 13 years ago


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Where can I research the values for vintage sanrio (hello kitty) items? thank you.
Hello does anyone know how I can research the values of vintage Sanrio (Hello Kitty etc.)? Thank you.

Category: Collectibles

asked over 13 years ago


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Where can I research a coin?
The coin is 3 inches in diameter and is firmly embedded into a bowl or plate of stainless steel. Maria Anna Augusta Ferdinandi I Imp et Regis (yeah, Imperior and Queen) Germany et Altera Mihi Patria Coron Pragae MENSE SEPT MCCCXXXVI ( ...

Category: Coins & Paper Money >> Coins: World >> Europe >> Germany

asked over 13 years ago


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What is the best way to identify a Windsor chair?
Can anyone tell me if this is a Windsor chair? I picked 4 of these up at a yard sale yesterday. They appear to be original and in good condition. I tried to get the photo here but it won't work for me. Please visit my booth. The chair is the 1st i...

Category: Antiques >> Furniture >> Chairs >> 1800-1899

asked over 13 years ago


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How do you take a watch apart?
Hi everyone :) I have kind of a silly question. I have a vintage Rolex watch that I was going to sell for parts because the band is broken and it is missing it's little turny thing. (yeah technical terms I know haha) I was wondering how I tak...

Category: Jewelry & Watches >> Fine Jewelry >> Other

asked over 13 years ago