I am looking for a value on this cast iron "Jocko" lawn jockey. From what information I have found so far on the piece, it is from the late 1800s, there is no identifying foundery mark (apparently not uncommon for this particular piece). It is called a "picaninny caricature" possibly inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin". The first figure of this type was produced in 1860.
we recieved about 50 coins, medals, tokens from a death in the family. We have been able to identify a lot of them. The majority are from Turkey I think. There is one in particular that we are trying to find. I am not sure if it is real or a reproduction.It seems like a peice of jewlrey. maybe a coin made into a neckleace, a medal or just a replica of an old coin? IDK It is round and it is gold. There is a ring at the top wear it is probably hung on something.The front is a mans head, the back is a cross with several dots around it .When looking at it it looks like the design may be drawn on their rather than some that look more like they were in a mold. I wish I could explain it better. unfortuantly my camera is awful but I will post the best pic I can.
Hi I have 6 pieces to a Jim Beam Locamotive Decanter Set, I have the engine, the logs, the baggage cart, a passenger cart, the barrel and the yellow cargo cart. All pieces are still full of Jim Beam and the seals have not been broken. I just want to know what is the value of them as they have been passed down by family and want to make sure (if they are expensive) they are insured. I don't know what other information to give. Hope this is enough. Thanks for your help in advance.
