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I have a figurine of an old Japanese man standing over a stove, which is a Hakata Urasaki Doll, but it has a broken ankle and hand. Is there any particular place we can take it to repair it, or could I repair it myself?
May 13th, 2024
I have a 1984 'My Favorite Things' ELIZABETH doll from the Gorham collection, missing the right shoe. I would like to know how much it is worth, both with the missing shoe and if it was complete. My mother collected these as a child, and this is the last one she collected.
December 11th, 2023
I have an antique pitcher and bowl set that my mom found in an antique shop in Oklahoma/Arkansas in the early 1970s. The maker's mark is unclear, possibly cursive "bei" or "loei" or a long line followed by three dots. The pitcher is tall and cylindrical, possibly metal, while the bowl is very wide and made of porcelain or pottery. It is hand-painted with a wedgewood-blue background glaze and white sections with pink rosettes surrounded by a black crisscross design. I'd like to know its origin, approximate age, and any other relevant information.
October 20th, 2023
My mother had a dress form that had been her mother's. It is totally adjustable with wing nuts at each section to adjust to each person's specific size. I believe it was hand made by Wrights, each section is labeled with a 29 and is covered with cloth. How can I value this item?
May 14th, 2024
I have a silver letter box with military scenes and an inscription 'Vespasianus' on the lid. The silver is marked with an 'M'. What does the 'M' stand for?
October 13th, 2023
I have a 50-piece collection of Royale silverware from 1840, made by L.T.D. Sheffield England, marked EPNSA1. The set is in pristine condition, still wrapped, and was sold in 1960 for $500.00. It remains in its original wooden case and has never been used. What can you tell me about this set and its value?
April 18th, 2023