Two statues (doubtful to be bookends) appear to be hand carved.  There are two asisan characters below their feet on the front (unsure what the characters mean) that are the same, so I doubt it says "king and queen" or anything of that nature.  Both words appear to be handwritten because there are apparent differences.  The "Emperor" is wearing a hat with a ball on top, sporting a traditional goatee - sitting on a throne covered with dragons and flowers.  He's holding a long set of beads in his left hand.  His garments are covered in dragons.  It also appears he's wearing some type of cape.  The "Empress" wears the same style hat with the ball on top and a long set of beads.  Instead of dragons, her throne is covered with Eagles and flowers and her dress is covered in flowers.  She holds a feather in her right hand.  Both statues have the same carving on the back "PAT."

This is a family heirloom from Germany.  It has been in the family at least 150 years, but I'm not sure the exact date when it was built.  It was built by an individual, so there are no company markings or signature.  The inside of the fold-out desk is the only part of the piece were nails were used.  The rest was built using notches and wedges.  I'm not really interested in selling it, but I would like to know if it is worth anything.   

This is a print that was found in my home...the backround is that it was given to a family member 45 years ago as a present. It is a print of Serment D'Amour the Artist is Jean Mathieu and the year that this print came out was 1749-1815.

Don't know who did these or if they are worth anything. The first picture was matted in white or maybe a cream white, has colored slightly with age. It does have some staining, scuffing, and other damage on the border/frame of the picture. The picture itself is in good condition, depicting a fairy and maybe some gnomes or something with some floral at the top. Night scene, very pretty but not signed anywhere. The second picture depicts a daytime fairy I'm guessing in what looks like an ocean of water. It is matted in a charcoal blue and also has some staining and damage on the mat but the picture itself is in good condition. No signature on this one anywhere, either. Both are 8" X 10".

This is a one of a kind sign pulled from a sidewalk in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Yes, it was an actual sign that the department of transportation put out. The sign has the same printing on both sides. It states simply: "Danger: Idiots Driving on Sidewalk Have Broken This Utility Cover. Watch Your Step". It is a very funny sign, very eclectic and definitely original. It is made from a stiff cardboard with the text of the sign it looks like printed on. The corners do have a few pushpin holes in it and it has colored slightly with age but otherwise in fine condition. Not sure if I want to let go of this or not, but would just like to know a ballpark figure if anyone has one. Sign measures about 24" long by 18" wide.

This is a nice looking lighter from earlier years. It is a Mascot brand, made in Japan. It is 1 3/4" tall and about 2 1/4" wide. Has a nice pattern with tan and brown almost leather like material. Good investment?