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SJ sent me a huge copper pot, 18” diameter, with slanted sides and a curved bottom, with two copper bail handles falling in graceful loops to the sides. These handles …

A dear client of mine of a certain age emailed me photos of what she thought might sell: a grandfather clock, old miner’s lamps, and old fancy china service, and …

JH sent me a silver christening mug from London, and she told me her husband’s family’s grand patriarch was ALSO a JH. Because the engraving on this christening mug reads …

Captain Bob sent me a photograph of some antique Odd Fellows memorabilia. The metal vessel, he says is for perfume. The flask is accompanied by a pocket knife with two …

LF sent me a simple blue woolen blanket with pink and white stripes made in those days when we all slept in single beds. An old, tattered label hanging by …

Charlie inquired about a gorgeous Chinese ceramic horse with the look of the ancient Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) warhorse. See it standing tall and four square with the dramatic …

KC wrote me that she feels constricted during the Pandemic because she cannot frequent the thrift store where she purchased these two Bastidor sculptures. Now that she has the time, …

Joanne sent me a lovely photo of a small, two and a half inch 18-karat gold and enameled mandolin brooch. She said her Aunt Kigi gave her the pin. Aunt …

JS sent me a beautiful 18 inch canister shaped Chinese vase. She wonders why it bears a design with a repeating ‘grasses’ theme, and how old is it? She brings …

Janice wrote me about a 21-inch-tall barrel with iron hoops, or bands, inscribed “Onox Prevents Athletes Foot.” (sic) It belonged to Janice’s mother. I’ve seen many treasured antiques in my …