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billretirecoll

billretirecoll

Bay Point, California

retired carpenter 9yrs(now) from 33yrs work in the union(Time flies when you're havin fun!). I've been a collector most of my life, worked for a antique/junque shop retired carpenter 9yrs(now) from 33yrs work in the union(Time flies when you're havin fun!). I've been a collector most of my life, worked for a antique/junque shop from 12yrs old and got the bug :^) the owner shirley would sell some of her better things in "collectors weekly" in the 1960's, a fun time to be a kid, makin a buck an hour. i've been married 33yrs now, we have 2 grown sons. life is good! :^D We collect lots of things, but pottery and glass mainly, with aluminium, couroc, and pocket knives, next in line! LOL Collectors Weekly has been a great place for learning, about all the different things people collect, but mostly, about the friendly, and knowledgeable people here, willing to share that knowledge with you for free! :^D Doesn't get any better then that! Thanks to you all, friends, helping friends, and strangers alike with the things they love to collect! :^) (Read more)

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The Old Wooden Secretary, Maybe Served Us Too Long, But We Still Love It! A Post For Jbowen2531! :^) - Furniturein Furniture
16 hours ago
Vintage Hand Blown Art Glass by Stanley Hosler Mutant Glass - Art Glassin Art Glass
2 days ago
Antique Woven Bast Shoes From Russia - Furniturein Furniture
2 days ago
Peaches' Nemesis Or The Return To Home For Princess Leia! :^D - Photographsin Photographs
9 days ago
Vintage T & V Limoges France Small Porcelain 3 Ball Footed Bowl Another Look For Gillian! :^) - China and Dinnerwarein China and Dinnerw…
12 days ago
Antique Two Drawer Shaving Mirror and More! :^D - Furniturein Furniture
14 days ago
A Cooler Weekend In Tahoe, Calif. Than The S.F. Bay Area! :^D - Photographsin Photographs
30 days ago
Vintage Ulster Boy Scout Pocket Knife and Canteen - Sporting Goodsin Sporting Goods
1 month ago
Just Another Post Of Knives! Because I Like Them! :^) - Tools and Hardwarein Tools and Hardware
1 month ago
Vintage Venezia Stainless Steel Tribal Head and Rams Horn Handle Knife in Body Sheath! :^) - Officein Office
1 month ago

Comments

  1. fhrjr2, Tim(AO), and bb2 was here too, and the 3 of you were so nice to give a love, for this post! Thank you much! :^)
  2. Thank you all for the love given, welzebub, Brian, Jbowen2531 Watchseacher, and Kevin, it's not expected, but much appreciated! :^)
  3. Maybe Stuff, but they remind me more of the old Huarache Sandal less the old rubber tire tread sole! :^D Those lasted a little longer though, sometimes all Summer! :^)
  4. MissMinnow, probably more than you wanted, but still not what you were looking for! &:^}
  5. From what I've seen, this type of Brooch was made from early 1900's-1930's, and some are called 1950's, but it seems that all are made with a hinged spring pin and C-clasp, with no latch, so probably ...
  6. Ok, thanks Truthordare, because of what you said, I searched and found these on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/dutch_enamel_brooch They're called many different names, and I search further ...
  7. Here's another one similar to yours, just to give an idea of a kind of base that it could have sat on: https://www.harpgallery.com/shop/item28781.html Good Luck! :^)
  8. Here's a link to Jbowen2531 post: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/272861-saved-this-beauty-on-heavy-trash-day-s?in=activity#comment-1258383 Thanks for looking, and thanks Jbowen2531! :^)
  9. Here's a link to my post of our Secretary, just for you, Jbowen2531 : https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/272899-the-old-wooden-secretary-maybe-served-u I hope this helps! It does me! :^)
  10. Yep, after looking closer, I see what you're talking about, not having the Desk at a working height, I was blinded by the beautiful wood, and finish, on a Freebie! Really though, you love it now, and ...
  11. I have a Secretary very similar to your New Old one Jbowen2531, and by the way, welcome to CW, because we all like to learn about what we collect! :^D I've had mine for over 30yrs. now and use it almo...
  12. Hey Pascale, sorry I missed you last night! Thanks for the love! It's always good to get! :^)
  13. It's always good to see you Pascale, and I'm happy that you gave your love for this, thanks! It's appreciated! :^)
  14. Oh, good Pascale, you got to see this post, and loved it too, thank you very much! :^)
  15. Hi Pascale, thanks so much for the love that you gave! :^)
  16. Alright! bb2 was here! :^D Are these like the shoes you wear on the Beach? Thanks for the love for them! :^)
  17. bb2 was here! Good to have you stop by, and thanks for the love that you gave! :^)
  18. Here's a link to Phoebe's Story, that Eileen(Ms.CrystalShip) posted: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/272740-phoebes-story?in=171 Another Touching Cat story, with a Happy Ending! :^)
  19. Hey Eileen! You know I did now! What a sad story, with a very Happy New Beginning, for Phoebe! :^D Thank you, and your Daughter Michele too! :^)
  20. Eileen, thank you for the very touching story, and good thoughts for, and about me! ;^D I was so happy to have you stop by my post, and re-give your love for it, thanks for that! I'm so glad that Phoe...
  21. This is all I can come with Miss Minnow, 1920-30's, Cloisonné, it looks like glass enamel. I found one with the M in the Triangle mark, on another Sterling Brooch, but no real information on that one....
  22. These are great Miss Minnow, I don't recall ever seeing of these, but maybe they just didn't catch my eye at the time! B^D I will keep an eye out for them now though! P^D The Pin Back will help to da...
  23. Thank you for the love given, for this Mutant Glass Bowl, Watchseacher Brian Kevin Jenni and aura! :^)
  24. Much thanks to you all for stopping by for a look, at my Retired Museum Shoes, and for loving them, Watchseacher Brian Kevin Jenni, and aura, it's appreciated! :^)
  25. Hey Kevin(kwqd), thanks so much for the love! :^)
  26. Nice my #1 Mary, Hannah is getting lovelier every time you show her! :^D Thanks for wrapping her in such beautiful Bracelets, not to mention your own Hand, but where's the Martini? :^)
  27. Very nice! Simple, and Beautiful! :^D Thanks for showing us your find! :^)
  28. I liked getting old National Geographic Magazines, and cut up a lot for my Sons, for their School Projects, but then we got a Computer, and Printer, and didn't need to do that anymore. Now, all the Na...
  29. Eileen, you really love this Princess Leia Cat don't you! :^D Thanks for more love, and thank you for the love that you gave also Charlie, it's appreciated! :^)
  30. Thanks for stopping by for a look, and for the love that you gave for what you saw, Stuff, Rich, and Robert, it's always good to get! :^)
  31. Thank you Ken, finally an Art Glass piece that I can read who the Artist is, but to no avail, I can't find anything out about it! :^D Thanks much for the love that you gave! :^)
  32. Hey Thomas, always nice of you to stop by! :^D Thanks so much for the love! :^)
  33. Here's more information about these Antique Bast Shoes: Lapti, basketry shoes made from bark or bast (inner bark of linden tree), were the most popular footwear in Rus. Firstly lapti are mentioned ...
  34. I'm sorry, I believe your piece is a 6 ruffle edge, not crimped edge! :^)
  35. I found this description for your Fenton Compote AdeleC: The Fenton #407 Peacock Tail was first introduced c1910 and came in a number of different colors. The inside of the dish has a detailed patt...
  36. It's a beauty AdeleC, if TallCakes sees it I'm sure you'll find out what you need to know! :^D I have several in this pattern, both Bowls, and Compotes, Fenton, made a lot of beautiful Glass! :^)
  37. Thank you for the love aura, and Stuff, it's always nice to get! :^)
  38. I found this S. F. Leach & Co., at No. 82 Sudbury street. Boston, and was listed in an 1895 Discount advertisement, but I couldn't find anything about when the Business stopped production, of the Sa...
  39. Here's a link to the Plier Type Saw Set Section: http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/saw%20set%20website/plierindex.htm As you can see, go to page #1! :^)
  40. Yes Blondie, it's terrible when win a bid and you're so excited when the package arrives, and then find that it's been broken! :^( My wife buys a lot on line, jewelry mainly so not much worry on it be...
  41. It's on the top right of the 2nd page! :^)
  42. I think this link should bring you to the Pedestal Pot, that looks like yours: https://www.cutglass.org/ACGAexamples/cutglassexamples7.htm I hope this makes it easier! :^)
  43. This is what it says on the link that TallCakes posted: Pedestal Coffee Pot: 15in. tall x 6in. diameter x 5in. base. Weight: 7 pounds. Propellor pattern. A 24 point hobstar is cut on the base. The ...
  44. Wow what a difference a day makes! Much thanks to you all for taking a look and for the love that you gave, Rich Kevin Harry keramikos and again for Eileen, its appreciated! :^) Thanks keramik...
  45. I think High School Pottery Class 2006, good job on it, but just my thoughts! Thank you for showing, maybe we can all learn something! :^)
  46. Peggy, this reminds me of crushed Candy Cane Ice Cream topping . . . Sweet! :^D Thanks for showing! :^)
  47. I hope you're having a Good Weekend Thomas! :^D Thanks for the love that you gave! :^)
  48. Thanks so much Eileen, we were beginning to wonder what would happen when it started to get colder, I was going to make her a more secure, and warmer place to stay, because Peaches, wasn't acting like...
  49. I added a new #4 photo, this was in the front yard, on the first time Peaches saw Princess Leia, when we were there, to take a photo, it was about a month ago! Peaches was across the lawn on our front...
  50. Thank you Jenni, yes a very happy Family! :^D Thanks for taking a look and for the love given, Tim(AO), Watchsearcher, and Jenni, always so nice to get! :^)
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PHOEBE’S STORY.... Little landscapes Apple juice bakelite variations Sterling Tulips brooch The National Geographic Magazine Fenton Carnival Glass Peacock Tails Amethyst Compote S.F. Leach & Co. Saw Tool Desperate For Artist ID Of Rookwood Style Arts & Crafts Beautiful Vase Starburst Mark & More-Signed & Numbered Large Welz Knuckle Vase Green Blown Glass What a neat stamp Teapot ID? Mysterious 4" Signed Four Open Handled Burgundy Vase - Would Like to ID Artist-Please Help Mystery Signed Les-- N?? A Wonderful Blue/Brown Stoneware Tray With Swirls & Round Medallion Mysterious 6" Clay Or Stoneware Blue & Brown Swirl Medallion Bowl Signed Les--- N? Does anyone know what this is?

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Water Resistant Burcherer Watch Victor Vending Bubble Gum Machine (1c) Duaflex 2 Lemon Gilded Frame Antique Railway Padlock Beautiful Tool What is it? Yard sale find. Unsigned Vase - Japanese? an assortment of hotel room DO NOT DISTURB signs My new favorite chair 1960s Michel Thomas Big Eye Kids Paris Seine (Not Margaret Keane) Cloisonné style mini vases and squirrel On The Road Again! Broken Glass & Glass 'Brick' Folk Art Rooster Wall Art Help me identify this rock! Odd Silver Bangle

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