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This old chest is around 500 years old. We had this thing for longer than I'm alive. Germany
12:15 UTC
Any ideas what this could be? Eastern USA
Family member of mine passed away, he collected many antiques. The closest thing i could find that was similar on google lense was “pre columbian”
05:11 UTC
Hutch help from United States (PA)
Hello! I’m new to the vintage antique world and I’m wondering if anyone can tell me what they know about this hutch? I believe it’s 1920’s? Seller says solid wood. How can I tell if it’s veneer? Value?
05:09 UTC
Found demoing a downtown building in the United States
Circa 1920. Mostly used gonorrhea medicine. Tastes pretty good
03:26 UTC
Why does this side table have hinges/ability to somewhat unfold? (United States)
We have a Victorian side table (or perhaps a reproduction) that underneath has a curved metal rod, a screw holding the table top tight, and hinges. But the rod doesn't really do anything except act as a tension point for the screw. We thought it was a handle or switch at first, but it doesn't move or slide. There's also a large screw with a wingnut. The wingnut seems to have no purpose either, but if the large screw is removed - and thus tension on the metal rod - the table top can flip perpendicular via the hinges.
Why hinge the top? It doesn't expand the table surface or seem to make it more compact for storage. I've added pictures with captions. There are also a set of 5 unused holes on the two unfinished pieces of wood that hinge together.
If anyone knows what the point of this construction is - we'd really appreciate information! Thanks!
#2 Metal Rod with Screw & Wingnut
#3 View of rod/screw (table is upside down)
#4 Closeup of screw and wingnut on underside of table top
#5 Table laying upside down where hinges can be seen.
#6 Screw removed so that underside of table opens via hinges.
01:21 UTC
United States looking for any info please
Looking for any information on this piece, please
01:04 UTC
Antique birdcage - Any Value? United States
Hi All
Im sort of at the "donate or sell" point with this -just doesnt fit anywhere - But I cant tell what its worth - - Anyone with experience in this have any idea?
23:03 UTC
Leather Chair United States
Any info on time period would be appreciated.
23:02 UTC
Decorative plate of unknown origin. Bought iqs part of a ceramics lot at an auction in Sweden. Does anyone recognize this marking? Possible age/manufacturer?
23:00 UTC