Browse all categories
144 Show & Tell Posts Today

Collectors Weekly

Too_much_stuff

Collections

Too_much_stuff has not created any collections yet. What are collections?

Favorite Categories

Posts

1900s Folk Art Clay Box - Folk Artin Folk Art
2 years ago
Art Deco Men’s Scarves - Accessoriesin Accessories
2 years ago

Comments

  1. The style of the chair is Eastlake, it was popular from about 1870 -90. It is very nice, looks like the fabric is original. I hope this helps.
  2. Hello, This is a pair of "Lusters" and probably date from 1870 to 1890s. They are suppose to have crystal hanging from the edges, usually two piece , a circular button and below that a pendant. These...
  3. This is used to hold a large book, typically an over sized Dictionary, Bible or Atlas. Back in the day, people might have area in the home were all the books were kept, like a den or living room. Ther...
  4. I would like to say, I think this geometric pattern is much more interesting than the typical animal or human patterns. Glad I could help. Sincerely
  5. Pretty sure this is an example of a Molas ""In the west, when we refer to molas, we are talking about intricately patterned “reverse appliqué” textiles produced by the Kuna women of Central America...
  6. Just my 2 cents worth, I think it is a card for a dance competition. Like professional Ballroom dancing and such. Couples would enter a competition at a dance hall or supper club. There would be judg...
  7. "In the west, when we refer to molas, we are talking about intricately patterned “reverse appliqué” textiles produced by the Kuna women of Central America and worn as blouses, though to the Kuna, mola...
  8. You are correct, these are vintage Catholic awards. They were given to children that accomplished certain education requirements or to mark certain stages in religious education. I would date them to ...
  9. The type of Ceramic is Raku. I do not know why it is marked 1918, however it was probably made more recently like 1998. It looks like a student work, you might check with local colleges to see if one ...
  10. Hello, while technically it is a pitcher, the correct term for this item is Ewer. And it may have come from Turkey, that I can't confirm, an antique dealer whould call this a Persian Ewer...placing...
  11. copy and paste this address in your browser. http://www.jta-lamart.com/store.php?crn=254&rn=2070&action=show_detail
  12. It is used for weaving cloth: "African Loom Beater". compare with <A HREF="http://www.jta-lamart.com/store.php?crn=254&rn=2070&action=show_detail">Here</A>
  13. You are welcome. I have been really thinking about the cups the past couple of days. And I would like to add. There is a possibility that the are from Germany or Austria. Both countries had importan...
  14. Hello, Both sets are truly beautiful, and quite rare. My best guess is that they are French soft paste porcelain chocolate cups and saucer sets. My amateur opinion is that this one dates from the lat...
  15. "Blackballing is a rejection in a traditional form of secret ballot, where a white ball or ballot constitutes a vote in support and a black ball signifies opposition." Wikipedia Take a look at the Wik...
  16. The term "Syroco Wood" is used to identify the material, after the company that popularized it in the 1930s. It made of ground wood and a glue type resin, then molded under heat and pressure. The mad...
  17. Hello, This ship model was produced during WWII for the US Navy, technically it is referred to as a "Ship Recognition Model". It was use to teach seaman how to recognize "Friendly" from "Enemy" war...
  18. I really think you are on to something here. I read her biography last year, and from what I remember I would guess this dates to her time in Pasadena before WWII. Also the 8A is probably a notation f...
  19. 99% certain that the Banjo is from the country known as Burma, and the writing is in Burmese hope this heps.
  20. Pair of leather boots, I'd bet
  21. Nigeria has a history of facial scarification similar to the statue. My best guess is that this dates from the modern period, 1980 - today. Probably made for the tourist trade. Traditional sculpture w...
  22. Hello, my best guess is that these date from the late 1950s to early 1960s. The two guys on the left are playing instruments (left:bass or possibly a sitar right Bongo drums). The green figure is lis...
  23. I'm 99% certain that this is a view of London, UK. That is the dome of St Paul's Cathedral at right. As far as the artist's name, I'm not having any luck the middle letters of the last name are too f...
  24. Just some random thoughts. First, when you see a W, I see an M. I would date this to the late 1800s, possibly to 1910. During the late Victorian age it was popular to decorate the Parlor with items ...
  25. Hello, this card dates from the late 1950s to early 1960s. These are referred to as "Busy Persons Correspondence Postcard". This type of card was more popular in the 1930s to 1940s. Typically these c...
  26. Sorry, you said wood, so I'll guess it is even earlier, possibly 1900 to 1920. Very nice find!
  27. Hello, The figure is probably a promotional item for Jonnny Walker whiskey, google it and you will see. In the logo, the figure holds a cane and a monocle. The figure appears to be quite large, which...
  28. One thing is for certain, he is a Canadian soldier, not U.S.. You could Google Canadian WWII campaign ribbons to see examples (most probably in color). Then you would have to guesstimate which your fe...
  29. I'll bet this is from Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, it reminds me very much of the work of PE Caron . Google search PE Caron to see what I am referring to. There were other wood carvers in Quebec that...
  30. Just some random thoughts about this item. Back in the late 1800s up until the late 1920s in large mansions, chimes were sometimes used to signal the servants. In estates that may have had a dozen or...
  31. Hello, My best guess is that this is a Bacteriological Incubator, look up Incubator on wikipedia to see modern ones. The two top tubes were connected to a forced air heater, there was probably a ther...
  32. Hello, First a little cultural info. Every year in France at about the end of November beginning of December different Vineyards release a special wine known as Beaujolais Nouveau. It is special b...
  33. Now that I can see the top and bottom, I take back what I said above. It looks primitive, and most likely is. I am stumped. I think the leather is to allow for the pot to have a strap attached to it,...
  34. please take a photo of the top looking down and a photo of the bottom. I think this is a modern piece, probably Raku fired , but I need to see more details. Not uncommon for pottery artists to mimic...
  35. This is another cup for drinking ritual tea, see my comments for your other cup. This has another aesthetic, or style, but is still dates from the last 60 years. ;-) I like the "Wonky" one better th...
  36. Hello, I thought I would just throw out a few comments and see what sticks. First the piece is a cup for drinking tea. (I have to use my judgement here because you do not give the height of the cup....
  37. Hello, first the item in question is called a stereopticon and second you have it assembled incorrectly. In the second picture, the bar on the left is upside down. The little metal "holders" should be...
  38. These are Paint By Number paintings (Sometimes referred to as PBN). They were done sometime during the 1950s to 60s. Whoever painted yours did a better than average job, and they look clean which adds...
  39. My best guess, young male Operatic performer/singer. Not uncommon for pre adolescent male singers to perform as females. And something about the green mount board and faux background make me suspect U...
  40. Hello, back in the early 1900s magazines and newspapers would print designs and do a series. Women were encouraged to follow along an complete each block to make a quilt. My understanding is that th...
  41. This piece is from Mexico, or somewhere very close in Central America. It is a tourist item, the design is similar to Pre Columbian pottery, but is was made in the last 30 years. It is not valuable....
  42. Akuba Ashanti from the country of Ghana. I would not hazard a guess as to age, not my specialty. Nice item though. Hope this helps and good luck.
  43. Pretty sure it is a Linoleum cut print, the cutting looks to precise for it to be a Woodcut. The artist cut one block and then rotated the block three more times, which is kind of neat. I would date i...
  44. This is a really nice jug, and I have some ideas about it. First, I think it was made within the last 30 years. Second it is "Salt Glazed". Third it has unusual decoration, most probably a "Devil" fi...
  45. My best guess is that it was made for the floral industry. Either for going out in the field to harvest fresh flowers, or to transport fresh flowers from a shop to a church , residence or funeral parl...
  46. Nice book. There is one listed on Alibris.com with an asking price of $500.00 (remember asking price and sales price are to entirely different things). More importantly you need to learn what the ...
  47. You listed the piece as "Art Deco"...not " Jugendstil", two entirely different styles. All I said is it look like WMF, now you are an expert on WMF markings, even when you claim you do not know who m...
  48. Hello, just a really nice item. It motivated me to search eBay for antique decanters. There seem to be a few that remind me of yours, they were produce by WMF.. To quote one of the auctions:" WMF (Wu...
  49. I'm just going to throw some ideas out there for you to consider. First, I think the piece dates from the 1960s or 1970s. It is probably ceramic. I think it was created in Israel. The subject is Davi...
  50. The shape and functions reminds me of boxes used for Chess pieces. Perhaps it was intended to hold multiple games, chess , dominoes, backgammon. Just a random thought. good luck with it.
    51. See more

Loves

Wonky Japanese Terracotta Pottery????? Pivot-back oak chairs

Likes

Chalk box What is this box?