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By recipe4reading, 15 June, 2025

Assessment for possible Jacobian Barley Twisted looking Sideboard

Category
Furniture
Condition
Good
Description

This appears to be a Jacobean Barley Twisted type sideboard/buffet. It seems to be missing the back top to it as there are three peg holes on the top and three indentation holes on the back. I am trying to see if this is a Jacobean Barley Twisted buffet or something else and what the value could be? I sell used furni

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By KySm, 14 June, 2025

African Tribal Busts in the Style of the Baule People (Côte d’Ivoire)

Category
Fine Art
Condition
Good
Description

This is a striking pair of hand-carved wooden busts believed to be in the style of the Baule people of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa. Depicting a male and female figure, each bust features traditional stylized detailing—serene facial expressions, elongated necks, and intricately carved headdresses, with a sense of ancestral dignity and symbolic balance between the two.

Each piece is carved from extremely dense, heavy hardwood—possibly mahogany or a regional tropical hardwood—with visible aging, tool marks, and rich surface patina. Neither bust is signed, and there is no known provenance, though they may date back to the mid-20th century or earlier.


These busts may have served a decorative or spiritual role, representing ancestral figures or spirit spouses. Their craftsmanship and material suggest they were not made for mass tourism but as meaningful carvings within or adjacent to traditional Baule artistic practices.

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By bobtas, 13 June, 2025

Antique Hand Saw

Category
Other
Condition
Good
Description

My Grandpa's hand saws, has to be over 100 years old

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By copperguy, 12 June, 2025

pretoria copper mug

Category
Metalware
Condition
Good
Description

it is a mug abou 10cm by 10 cm and it is developing a blueish green substance but only a bit of it

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By Selfzilla, 12 June, 2025

Set of Mid-20th Century Charga-Plates Including John Wanamaker Example

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Excellent
Description

Description:
I’m submitting several original Charga-Plates for appraisal, including one from the iconicJohn Wanamaker Department Store with its original red leather case. Most are in good condition, showing typical signs of age with minor surface wear but clear embossing and intact structure. These appear to be mid-20th-century pieces, possibly from the 1940s–1950s, and were likely issued to store customers as early credit identification.

Of particular interest is the Wanamaker Charga-Plate, which has historical relevance given the brand’s presence in Philadelphia and New York. The remaining plates also include variations in design and issue location, and I’m curious whether any are considered rare or carry added value based on their merchant origin.

I’d appreciate insights on:
- Estimated current market value
- Rarity and collectibility
- Historical context

Let me know if close-up photos will help

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By One4him, 11 June, 2025

1963 Vintage Gero Sterling Silverware a set for 12 with original box

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Condition
Good
Description

This is a Service for twelve 1963 Gero Sterling Silver Silveware that comes with the original wooden box. This was a wedding gift for my parent that was given to them in 1963.

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