i have a bone and sable infants hair brush from the late 1800's to early 1900's i have only found one other with the brand name C.L superfine france inscription on the handle and it is on a canadian museam website called MOV its in wonderful condition with no knicks,or chips in it it is cream colored and would like to know what its worth is.
I have a fish fossil that I acquired approx 10 years ago. It is quite large and spectacular, and I believe it came from the green river formation in Wyoming. I am not sure about the type of fossil, but based on some basic research it seems to be a Diplomystus fish fossil. There are 9 total specimens, 4 large ones and 5 smaller ones. There is also evidence of smaller specimens of a different species on the rock. I was interested in the possibility of selling it and was wondering if anyon could give me an estimate of price. I am pretty sure I know its worth but would like to confirm with an expert. Below as some facts and attached, are some pictures: Approx 300LBS50 inches high and 62 inches wide9 fish species on the rock
I received 3 pictures of items I am considering purchasing; the 1st is of a wine decanter with 4 glasses; the 2nd is of 17 matching glasses; the 3rd is what I am told is called Lusters; the pictures are attached. In my conversation with the seller, he says his grandmother died and he has been left the pieces, that they have been handed down in the family, that they are Bavarian crystal from WW1 and that they are true antiques. I did ask about any “stampings, stickers, engravings, or etc.” that would show the pieces were as stated, his answer to that is as follows:
“I spoke to someone who was involved in Antiques with the twin brothers on Antique Roadshow (can’t remember their names) and asked if I should be looking for markings and they said no. Their indication to me is that the fact they have no markings dates them to prewar. I will check but I haven’t seen any. Anyway that is what they told me after I sent the pictures to them (LEIGH KENO!!! I REMEMBERED!!). Don’t know if that helps or makes sense but it is what it is, so to speak.”
If you have a minute to look at the pictures and give me your opinion as to the probability of the pieces being crystal (as opposed to cut glass), Bavarian crystal, WW1 Bavarian crystal, or of any value at all, etc. . . . I would be greatly appreciative. Assuming the best in people, and that these pieces are real Bavarian crystal pieces in good condition; do you have a recommendation as to the maximum I should pay for the decanter with glasses, or the 17 separate glasses?
