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By Notme2020, 25 July, 2025

Snuff Box

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Good
Description

This snuff box is about three inches long, 1.5 inches tall with a width of approximately 2.5 inches. A resonated old photo of a young lady in a bonnet showing her red curly hair is situated atop the case and surrounded by a raised floral design. 

The left side view has a depiction of two characters in a library environment, one of a magi and the other of greater importance with a well-developed demeanor in a big feathery hat. The front view depicts people of royal nature, a king, a guard his magi and possibly his queen kneeling at his feet. Scrolling on through to the right side of the item is a guard and a spear with his dog facing towards a man of which is hovering over what seems to be a dead child, next to the man hovering is a woman with a spear drawn aiming towards to the guard and his dog. The back is a depiction of a casket while two hovers over it and the others are in prayer, however it may be the mother situated far right of the picture bidding her farewell. The inside of the snuff box has a red cotton cloth that seems partially attached to the inner walls using glue, however it maybe someone's attempt to refurbish the item.

There are no other distinguishing markings that would allow me to identify the maker of this product. The photo within the resin maybe a print as being octagon shaped marks all throughout the surface with some line's replica of the back of an American dollar bill. The gold paint on the item shows signs of deterioration in white coloring, however the raised characters and overall details of the item are intact and in great shape. 

Dimensions: 

Weight: 114g

L: 3" x H: 1.5" x W: 2.5"

Color: painted gold

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By eatsmore999, 25 July, 2025

Old jar

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Condition
Fair
Description

I've seen one other in a museum in Canterbury England. Theirs was described as Germanic dated early 1600s. Unverified. Theirs was also in very poor condition.

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By Notme2020, 25 July, 2025

Hand Carved Elephant (India)

Category
Asian Art
Condition
Fair
Description

The item is an elephant that seem somewhat hand carved and crafted with hand embedded beads and cut glass in the shapes of squares and diamonds all throughout the model. The top of the elephants back has been hand painted with a burgundy/reddish-brown color in which mini glass specs and beads has been delicately attached. Surrounding the beads and glass is an inlay of a non-metallic chain that illustrates gold toning. Around the eyes seems a coiled blue material that is also non-metallic yet shimmers like metal. The texture of the wood material is somewhat glazed or lacquered with few flaws as if hand made. Beneath the elephant on its tummy is a raised inscription of: "A INDIA" surrounded by a circle mark.

                                                 "A INDIA"

The maker of this piece is unknown; however, I believe the origins of this piece is an original from India. The height of the elephant stands at approximately 4.5", the length at roughly 5" and its width measurements at a supposed 2.5", the weight of this model holds at 192 grams or .192 kg.

 

The item of the product is very fragile in which extreme caution should be utilized to avoid damage as the beads, and all other attachments seems to be loose and may break off or fall off. 

 

Specs: 

Color: Mohogany and Burgundy/Reddish-Brown with hints of turquoise blue.

Weight: 192g or .192kg

Dimensions: L: 5" H: 4.5" W: 2.5"

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By LisaWashington86, 25 July, 2025

Kyodai Vanity Japan

Category
Furniture
Condition
Fair
Description

Very old vanity from Japan that belonged to my grandmother. Would like more information. Is this worth anything?

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By Notme2020, 25 July, 2025

KI Brand "What A Pear" paper weight Japan

Category
Asian Art
Condition
Good
Description

The diameter of this paperweight is about 66.1 centimeters. The tone on this paper weight is somewhat gold toned, however most likely brass or copper made from the mid to late 1900's. The item shows some signs of aging with a raised inscription of "WHAT A PEAR" noted on the front end of the product written in bold lettering. The bottom has its original label in which some letterings has worn away and noted as follows in a light blue hue:

                                                          KI

                                      "THIS *** *AS BEEN LACQUERED TO 

                                      RESIST TARNISH USE DAMP CLOTH

                                      ONLY NO POLISH DETERGENTS OR HOT

                                      WATER"

                                                             JAPAN

Specifications: 

Color: Gold/Brass/Copper Alloy

Dimensions: Diameter: 66.1cm Height: 4" Width: 2.5" Weight: .29kg

Magnetic: NO 

The specification are approximate weights and dimensions. The item is Non- Magnetic.

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By Amy E Nagel, 25 July, 2025

Brunswick semi automatic bowling pinsetter

Category
Other
Condition
Fair
Description

4 Brunswick semi automatic pinsetters that haven't been used since about 1967. There are 4 lanes. There are 2 ball returns, one along each wall. I'm looking for any information on how rare these are, what the value is of ones in this condition, and is there anything I can do to make them more valuable. Thank you

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By Moses1111, 24 July, 2025

Antique Bas-Relief Plaque

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Good
Description

An antique alabaster or marble bas-relief framed plaque with cherubs/angels playing assorted instruments and a lion. It has an odd hashtag mark on the back and vey old antique nails holding the plaque in the frame.

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