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Antique frame worth anything?
Found it by a dumpster. About 3x4 feet! Pretty big! But ornate parts falling off
02:19 UTC
Does anyone know where this upholstered antique sofa originated from?
I have been researching and I can’t quite decipher where the rug print is from, I believe the closest result I can find is Persian? And any other info and knowledge you may have is greatly appreciated 💐
Thank you in advance!
00:39 UTC
Fostoria American pattern clear crystal ca 1950
Does anyone know if Fostoria, American pattern clear crystal from ca. 1950, is collectible enough for us to try to sell? We inherited a box of 12 desert plates (20 in the below image) and 12 goblets (2 in the below image), and are not quite sure what to do.
Is it worth enough that we should try to sell it on various sites, or should we drive to a stranger's house, dump the box of crystal, and run?
Or help us think of what kind of non-profit would want it?
00:14 UTC
Cast Iron Tree Stand - Update!
Forgive me if I did this incorrectly. I’m still learning how to use Reddit. I cleaned the stand with hot soapy water and then dried it in my oven on 200. Here’s what it looks like now!
Should I attempt to knock off more of the rust or proceed with 3 in 1 oil and a clear coat of some kind?
We were also thinking of painting the inside of the bowl with a sealant.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for all the comments on the original post!
00:04 UTC
Age, backstory, value of this bust?
Sorry, I only have one picture at the moment. This was my grandmother’s. No markings that we could see. Any ideas about age, backstory, and value appreciated!
23:33 UTC
Books or websites about French antiques
Does anyone have any recommendations on books, journals, websites etc on researching French antiques?
21:50 UTC
Storing antiques for resale and shipping
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any experience in storing a large volume of antiques in a home with the intention of reselling them? I’m spatially impaired and generally horrible at organizing and my goal is to keep them as protected and out of the way as possible
21:21 UTC