Antiques and the Arts Forum

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	Looking for the value of an old ceadar chest made by E.T. Burrowes company of Portland Maine. Does anyone know? - Cedar Chest	5	5/11/2009 1:45:40 PM

	I have a Primrose silver serving tray. It has E.P. Cooper. B.M. mounts 2110 stamped on the back. Dose anyone have any idea if this tray is worth anything? Thank-you. I can be reached at: tim57@mts.net - primrose	1	1/19/2009 1:45:59 AM

	I own a metal iron maiden, that stands 4-1/2" tall, on a round wooden base, 2-1/4" across. The marks on the bottom: large stamp No 3, then hand printed in black ink: "Nurnberger" on 2nd line: "burger Frau im", on 3rd line: Frack aus dem funfichater" (thi - KLS-1919	1	12/9/2008 12:06:52 PM

	This is an item which fits over the horse's entire face. No one I have contacted (including some museums) knows what this is, where it was made, who made it and for what purpose. Some guesses are that it is a fly veil. It was brought to the US over 40 yea - kdj	1	11/18/2008 8:24:46 PM

	A relative purchased several original antique, what looks to be, Chinese scrolls at an estate sale. The caretaker of the estate told the relative that several had been appraised years before at over $600 each and they were unique as the lettering "combine - $600	2	11/11/2008 11:30:47 AM

	I recently was given a Singer machine, built in 1953, I have all the pieces except for a belt which is no problem but am missing the throat plate and was wondering if anyone knows where I can find one to fit. - dottiec	1	9/25/2007 12:25:28 PM

	We were just given an antique lane cedar chest and are looking for some information. The chest is stamped with Style 1869-50 / Serial Number 2074211. Chest has 5 inset panels across the front and a black seating pad attached to the lid. Looking for app - millerksu	2	1/5/2007 11:08:39 AM

	I just bought a blue and white water pitcher and wash bowl. On both sides of the pitcher is a bouquet of flowers. The bottom of both the pitcher and bowl state "Ironstone 1890 England." Does this mean they were made in England in 1890? Does anyone kno - curiousJ	1	12/13/2006 4:55:33 PM

	I recently acquitred a vargueno. How would I go about determining whether it is a reproduction? Age? Authenticity? Worth?, etc. Any info would be greatly appreciated - Dpuciato@aol.com	2	12/4/2006 8:29:41 PM

	I have a friend who has more than 8,000 arrowheads that have been carbon dated by a university. They are between 1000 and 9000 years old. There is also an Indian necklace that is older than the arrowheads. How can I find the value of these and who can - Norma	8	7/1/2006 7:26:58 PM

	I have an silver tea set that my Grandmother purchased over 10 years ago as an antique. She paid approx. $1200 for it at that time. It is silver over copper and the markings are in squares side by side (four across), the first is a cat/lion, the second - Nini	2	4/26/2006 3:09:30 AM

	Our family has had this stirrup vessel since at least the 1920's, and I am curious about it's value and age. We presume it is not a copy, but it has never been appraised. - Jeff H	1	2/13/2006 9:43:36 AM

	My great uncle passed away recently and one of the items left to me was a WM. L Gilbert clock. It appears to be all original and the paper sticker on the back has the word PANTHER, which I assume is the clock name. I am looking for information as to the - Linda	1	1/18/2006 1:39:34 PM

	Can someone tell me the origin of this piece. Some dealers identify it as African, others as Early American. - mavens	2	9/29/2005 8:28:15 PM

	Hello, I have this vase which I recently purchased. The bottom has a stamp that reads " Peruzzi No. 100". The detail work is impessive. It stands about 2 1/2 -3 feet and about 6 inches across.The material seems to be silver with a heavy patina. I have inc - GA	2	7/11/2005 12:45:03 PM

	What is the estimated worth? - tawnperl	1	3/23/2005 9:59:56 AM

	DEAR SIR: I WILL APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION IN RELATION TO A FAVOR I WILL ASK YOU REGARDING TO THE AGE AND DESCRIPTION OF A FOSSIL I FOUND SOME MONTHS AGO. I ALREADY OBTAINED PART OF THE INFORMATION I WAS LOOKING FOR BUT I AM LACKING S - tooth	1	3/23/2005 9:58:34 AM

	i found a 3&1/2" pappose doll in a trunk in the attic. a woman said it could be a skookum doll. it's face is brown, has jet black hair,it's wrapped up in a brown cloth, it has a head piece with some feathers sticking out of it. it has a paper teepee attat - harbourlady54	2	12/12/2002 6:17:00 PM

	How can I get the artifact that are attached appraised? What do you think of it? It is jade. We have one Idol of jade and a solid piece of jade and a female figurine that is metallic and quite unique. thank you for your help. - tawnperl	0

	I am looking for opinions on origin of this item. I have seen a picture similar to it in an old west collectibles book. I have been told by one university that it looks African. Does anyone recognize it? Thanks. - B.Bates	0

	I�m a British citizen and crazy about interior decoration! Three months ago, i joined a group of tourists from all over the world in an organized safari in Kenya and I simply fell in love with Africa. Some days ago I discovered something realy precious an - phill	0

	i have a set of dishes that i would like to know the value. It is a fine china set of 8, white with little pink roses and silver around. In the back i can read crown Bararia Germany. - pugles68	0

	The top of my violin have two places where the bridge feet go.The violin as no marking inside or out.the button at the bottom of the neck is marked 1867.I been told the bridge spots on top or called bridge stamps.also that vintage violin has these.the que - gary	0

	I have a painting that is framed in a white frame trimmed in gold leaf. The marking inside the frame indicates a company name of, Baeder Adamson & Co., it also says Flint Paper No.1, process patented. The words emerypaper and mary cloth, as well as glue a - waterlver8	0

	i have a sewing machine foot operated who has been made august 1911 in good shape .i would like to know how much it's worth.thank you for the answer. - sylvie fougere	0

	What is the basic price of an lod antique cedar chest, style #2189, serial #746080 - misssnewbooty87	0

	can someone tell me anything about this mark,the next one is the figurines that its on. - kwisebean	0

	these are the figurines for the marks above. - kwisebean	0

	I have a serving tray that has the Meriden S.P. Co. logo on the back with the # 6606 and then "I" and "S" in boxes below that. Can anyone tell me if this has any value or importance. Otherwise, I'm gonna donate it! Golfingfool05@Yahoo.com - Golfingfool05	0

	Hi I have a aladdin no. 6 was wondering the value of it high and low could post pics - jimbo	0

	I would Like to know were and when and who made this. ANY info would be nice. Its a brass pot and a dish i got. Both are highly ornated.You can email me at hommersgarage@aol.com and you can view more pictures of it on ebay at.http://cgi.ebay.com/BEAUTIFUL - Greg Blasingame	0

	I live in Costa Rica and I have a Singer 29K71,and I not know the model is? Too I need sell spare parts.When? - Osvaldo	0

	can anyone help in identifying the object shown? It is 6" overall, hinged on the top, 'appears' to be silver plated, with a glass open-ended tube. I am curious to know what it could have been used for. Certainly not a liquid. It may even be a religious - John H	0

	I have recently come across three items and wish to know what to do with them. Two are oils A Antonio Rocca and a Hubert Valerio, the other item is a package with prints Die Frau Im 19 Jahrhundert Original Steingravuren. Any help will be greatly apperci - 0	0

	Trying to get hold of Louis J. Hardt Gibsonia, PA - Sumo401	0

	I have a print of "Eine Vision" or the vision from the late 1800's. The artist was Baron Cuno Von Bodenhausen. I would like info on the print and any value. - cindy	0

	I would like to know where i can get parts and fine out what year it is S # AK145502 Cat No.BZ6-8 It was made In Elizabethport NJ Simanco SS # AU 52-16-2 - Laura	0

	Anyone know value? Also have another different design - qw	0

	Responses Last week I acquired to painted lithograms published by Currier and Ives address 152 Nassau, New York. I believe they are original and are in old wooden frames. How do I find out what they are worth? The titles are "The tomb of the Blessed Vir - S Benjamin	0

	Hoping you can help me identify these four lovely sterling footed �nut dishes�. They look like they may be from silversmith Paul Storr. Each of the four �nut dishes� are: WEIGHT: 94 grams; DIMENSIONS: Height: 2 inches; Length 3 � inches; Width: 2 � - Jacobs Attic	0