Found this at a yard sale. No other info besides possibly Mexican. Anyone know what this may be?

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Can anyone identify this light fixture!? Was told it was antique

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Friend found this in an antique store and has no idea what it's for. Any ideas?

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Seller is asking $125, is that a good price?

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I just bought a 1915 Chicago typewriter at an antique store for $89!

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Can anyone tell me anything about this couch?

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I bought this bookstand a while ago and still can’t find any info on it. More info in the comments

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Great Uncle’s Glass Dog Collection. Any value?

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Happy Birthday to me! I know nothing about it, but everything is original.

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Can anyone help ID this person?

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I recently got this at a silent auction without even knowing what it was. I've since learned it's a dresser tray. It took lots of digging to figure out where the quilt inside of it came from. But using newspaper archives I discovered it was a club within a religious organization from Brooklyn.

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With a front panel engraving of the Salvator Mundi, and a back panel engraving of the martyred saints Fides and Spes, this pair of books from 1593 are by far the most detailed pigskin bindings I've ever owned in my life.

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I found this at an antique shop near where I live the engraving says “Memory of Japan sappor se n dai saseho tok yo yokohama yokosuka” I was wondering if anyone could tell me what it means or if they have ever seen anything like this and what time frame this is from.

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Picked this up today from a rural area outside my city for $160. I’ve never seen decorative mullions shaped like this. The previous owner was in his 60s & said it was his grandmother’s from Scotland. Can anyone date this?

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Inherited Portrait of my GG Grandfather - how do I care for it?

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I want to find this style of cabinet, what is it called?

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16th century Spanish Chest

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Found this 500ml flask and another 1000ml flask in the basement of a pharmacy in Germany

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Another Real Photo Postcard. Bank of Burlington

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Nothing special, but I bought this sketch/print of this ram from 1874. I think it is the cutest thing ever that it's name was Little Wrinkle. I can't help but smile and imagine having my own ram or sheep pal each time I look at it.

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1800's Leather Journal purchased at a garage sale in Austin Texas. Can anyone read any of the writings in it? (More photos in comments)

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I found this is my yard. Reddit tells me every sub is wrong. so I was just wondering if anyone knew what this is.

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Glowy glassware

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Grandma was an antique hoarder and now I have all this stuff. Any insight?

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Cool little locket I found metal detecting an old cellar hole

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I thought you might like to see my recently restored 1952 Admiral 5A32

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Unknown antique

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Can anyone help us settle a bar argument? What year was this stove made?

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My late grandfather left me his license plate collection thinking it may be worth something. Almost every plate he was ever issued. 1923-1987.

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Found an interesting brooch dumpster diving this morning. I'm not 100% sure of the age but I think it's mid to late Victorian.

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Any of this glassware worth keeping? Grandma giving away

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Well loved, but forgotten

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Art Deco 1930-1940 blue glass end tables! Have the chance to buy both for $550 from an antique mall, trying to see if it’s a good deal?

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Pontificale Romanum, 1572. Illustrated with over 100 woodcuts, and bound in a blind-stamped contemporary binding. An exciting new acquisition.

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Hello! I am located in the USA. One of my carnival pieces broke, and I found a near match on eBay. However, the eBay replacement does not have the characteristic rainbow sheen on the inside of the basket, but my original piece did. TIA for any insight on this!

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I’ve basically inherited a house full of vintage goods.

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wooden table with real marble top selling for $80 in an antique store. i love it, but i feel like $80 is too much without knowing if it’s actually an antique. thoughts?

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My four-volume set of Don Quixote published in 1786. Older than the US Constitution.

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Adams & Westlake stove - late 1800s

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Antique chair value? Marked A. Sweet Blue Hill Ma 74

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10-13th century miniature Islamic ceramic chair (about 6 inches tall), seller is asking 1300USD, would love any advice!!

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My 1899 first edition Kipling set, although admittedly not in the greatest shape.

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Anyone familiar with antique registers?

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A few years ago I was in the creek behind my house in Il. and found this. I thought it was a zippo, but upon cleaning and doing some research, I believe it's a match safe from the 1904 St. Louis world's fair.

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Any info on this old Victorian black leather couch? I found it in my grandmas storage unit & so happy it’s still around. It looks 1800’s? Both ends are collapsible, like a crank system. I would love to learn more about it & possible restoration tips! Thanks guys!

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Playing with display styles...

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Any information on this 3.5 small metal hat? Found at the home of a deceased antiques dealer sale in Austin Texas

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My great-grandfather ran an ice store. In the time before refrigeration, he sold blocks of ice so people could keep their food fresh. This was his billy club he kept for protection. My grandmother gave it to me while we were cleaning our her house. So it’s about 100 years old and SOLID AS HELL.

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Old Bronze Statuette that use to hold my letter opener! The Statue originally held a stone feather which was missing when I purchased it. No manufacturer markings to be found, unsure if anyone is familiar with this piece?

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I recently found this antique turquoise ring being sold as costume jewelry. It’s completely unmarked but tests as 18k gold and likely dates to the Victorian period.

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Update: Cleaned and restored to its original beauty. Thank you to everyone who commented!

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My Collection of grotesque heads. I started collecting them for 15 years ago. They are really hard to come across. Some of them are really finely carved and the detail is amazing. I love ugly grotesque antiques. They are from all over the world and made from all types of materials.

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My newly acquired Hobbs pitcher and now favorite piece of glass

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New Purchase... Any info? Cleaning tips? I'm in love!

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Any idea what this is?

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Does anyone know the date of this pin? I don’t know what kind of metal it’s made from but it was near my creek. I’m in New York

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Found this small wooden box at a thrift store. It was 4 drawers and all 4 drawers looked like this. Just trying to find some info on it. Might buy it. Mainly just super curious about what it is. Thanks!

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We’re going through my nana’s stuff and apparently my great grandpa (her late husband) used to put these on peoples cars. What a fucking legend

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Is this legitimate?

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Does this old Persian rug work in this room? (I know it still needs accessories/furnishings)

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Group of Polly Penn quart oil cans from the 1930s. Found in the old inventory of a Depression-era California country market store

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1908-1910 Lantern Foot Warmer I restored. Designed to warm your feet wherever you need it.

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Skeleton Pen & Ink Drawing by Elsie O. Horsman, Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, MA 1905

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Found in my house in Boston this cast iron globe. Looked online and it said it’s a rare Japanese globe lantern does anyone have any more information on it such as age

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let me introduce to you my precolumbian assortmen from Mexico

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Porcelain dealership license plate I found in an old dump

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I saw this table in an antique shop - it is made of oak and has porcelain inserts, probably at the end of the 19th century. What was it for?

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Any clue who this is. Found in an old house. Thanks so much

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Antique Curio/Display Case - Identification

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18-19th Century whaletooth scrimshaw

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Lo and behold, the most grim and macabre of illustrated title pages I've flipped open to all year. I came across this image in a 17th century religious work I recently acquired, which is profusely illustrated by Christoffel van Sichem II throughout.

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Looking for tips on removing old dried masking tape residue from finished wood?

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Victorian stained glass windows in the grade II building I live in. They’re so pretty and I wanted to share❣️

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My wife was gifted this coat by a friend. Could anyone point me in the best direction to learn more about it? It feels important, and neither of us had ever seen anything like it prior. It’s incredible.

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My first piece of mourning jewelry in my now-extensive collection! Human hair, gold, cabochon ruby, seed pearl.

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Ooo this giant fuckin axe is like 20$!

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Just picked this baby up free. It was definitely worth it.

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purchased this risque pocket mirror from the 1920s (flip it over to see the risque image), and I can’t seem to figure out what the words mean. anyone have any ideas? located in the US

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This was my grandfather’s, a nice sturdy wooden Buttler I love it and use it everyday.

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Any idea what style and how old this chair is? Seems to be solid wood and hand carved, rivets are all metal. Can’t make out the all of the initials on the top.

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This 1865 family bible and photo album was given to me about 10 years ago. I am finding it very difficult to trace the family even though there are names given inside of births, marriages and deaths. I would love to find out who the family is and re unite them with their ancestors. Where do I start?

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Trying to find more info about this pocket watch. What is the last name?

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Bought these chairs at an estate sale and I’m looking for more information about them. I cannot find any labels/markings anywhere on them.

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can anyone identify the origin of this rug?

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Found an old sausage press at an estate sale and made it pretty again

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Spotted at Sotheby’s HK Autumn Sales today

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A Chinese ivory puzzle ball which dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1643). Chinese puzzle balls are intricately carved artifacts consisting of several concentric spheres, each freely rotating within the next and formed from a single block of material. Housed at the Gettysburg College [2592x3872]

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Found this in the basement while cleaning things out

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Photograph from the late 1800's. Looking for information about the exact decade, location etc.

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I’ve collected some unusual items over the years. Some antique, some vintage!

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Help ID these. I know one is a shoe form, what are the others?

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Cleaning out my parents house I came across Dad’s calculator from high school, it’s in pristine condition.

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Found an amazing inkwell for my desk today!

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Just Found This Large Collection Of Political Buttons in a Relative's Basement...there are many more but can anyone speak to the value/rarity of these? Thanks! Made a Reddit account just for this purpose

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Can anyone tell me what kind of wood this is? And is this server 19th century?

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found this lamp yesterday, what do you guys think?

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A powder horn dated 1752 I recently inherited

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Vintage Valentines postcards. All original, no reproduction. 1908-1915.

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Late 1800’s-TOC medicinal bottle I dug up yesterday

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Got a huge lot of old keys today, it's really fun looking at all the detail in their designs.

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Can anybody tell me more about this Savonarola chair?

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A drawing from my grandfather while he was in the navy during World War II

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A selection of some of the books and manuscripts I've acquired since the New Year. Dates range from the late 15th to very early 20th century, including an illuminated Book of Hours, an Aristotelian manuscript, and more. I'll make individual posts of some of the highlights eventually.

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My great grandmother had this set of what we think are fancy sandwich tooth picks, I have no clue how old they are if you want more photos just comment

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My favorite magnet fishing find to date. The bridge where I caught this used to be a one way bridge to cross the river. In the late 70s the bridge was torn down but the pillars remained. After doing a little research I believe this sign is from the 1930s. Does anyone know what its value could be?

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Here’s some of my vintage Halloween postcard collection. I always loved the images and colors. I’ll post more of my other ones too: Easter, Valentines, etc.

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I am ecstatic to have found this rare Victorian woven hair mourning necklace!

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This has been in storage for fifty years. Seems too old to just be junk. The speaker and cloth are damaged but the woodwork is intact with no rot, just cobwebs. Is it worth restoring?

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Hello! I bought this lounge chair, came with a lamp table. Can anyone give me any info on the style? I can't find any markings on either. In Norway.

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Anyone care to guess what the hell she is wearing?! It looks knitted, but it's not a hat. Did she knit herself a wig?

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Amazing find today for 50¢ History of the United States of America’s published in 1824

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I love Bulk Trash Day!

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Finding rare early lures in a condemned house

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Is there any specific name in english for a long, narrow rectangular porcelain plates/trays such as this one? What is their supposed use? (Limoges, length about 20 cm/8 inch, width 4,38 cm/1,75 inch)

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Can anyone tell me what this is?

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An antique wheelchair I saw today at a thrift store

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I see your 108 year old Kipling, and raise you my 112 year old (almost complete) Kipling set

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Had drawn snoopy drawing given to my mother and signed my Charles Schulz. Any idea how much this is worth or how to get it authenticated?

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What is this doll and should I even have it ?

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Can anyone tell me what this bureau was used for? The top opens to have this wood divider designs. Found in NH

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Uranium glass thrift find

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Before and after. The black was paint, the green was moss.

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My grandparents have been holding on to this

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Got this beauty recently. Was told she dates to 1865. Put in 2 hours of resto work today and she’s almost ready to spin.

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Old Chair - Any help on possible age?

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I’ve started buying vintage ashtrays and am curious if there are any ashtray expertson Reddit

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Recently purchased at auction. It has secret drawers and built-in candle holders!

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Old Dutch stool... worth repairing?

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My uncle makes awesome lamps out of antique torches.

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Tiffany lamp

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Found this 30's art deco lamp at an estate sale and brought it back to life

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Grandmas Excellent Organ. Anyone Know The Model?

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There are some books I like purely from the perspective of a collector, some books I like to sell, and some books which are the best of both worlds. Cartonnage bindings fall into that last category where I do a precarious coin flip on which to keep for myself. In this case it's none of them.

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Gold ring (24k) - Roman or Medieval?

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1830s dresser drawer question, comments below

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I’d love some info

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Very old but still functional building where people still work as carpenters in there. Fushe Arres, Puke, Albania. Any thoughts?

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My Facebook Marketplace find was this awesome locker that was FREE! Now it’s holing all my antique/vintage items

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An old Van Buren 1920’s Swiss pocket watch I found at my grandparents.

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any idea on the year? hoping it isn’t a replica!

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Helmet worn by the Athenian General Miltiades in the battle of Marathon 2500 years ago given as an offering to the temple of Zeus at Olympia.

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