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I have a very old picture in a frame I bought at an auction in St. Louis 35 years ago. The frame is gilt wood, has the original glass, and is in excellent condition. The frame is almost like two frames in one, with the internal frame allowing the picture to appear as if floating on the wall. The picture inside is of a middle-aged man playing the cello and a young girl in a Victorian satin ball gown. I am more interested in the frame and believe it may have been used for an oil painting in the past. What is the value of this frame and how should I describe it for selling online?
January 19th, 2024
I have a set of antique low back rod reinforced Windsor chairs that were from an old police station renovated in the 1950s. The chairs have reinforcement rods in the arms, legs, and seat, and the seat is two pieces with two rods through the center. The finish is cracked, and green paint can be seen under a brown finish. What is the age and value of these chairs, and how can I sell them close to their estimated retail value?
October 12th, 2024
I have a small rectangular plate labeled Ridgeways, GORDON Rd No. 30871, Stoke on Trent, Rd No. 688. It is transferware with a pattern mostly brown and white, featuring four little medallions on the rim with polychrome pictures of a sailboat and a pastoral river view. The size is 4.5" x 6.5". What can you tell me about it?
June 17th, 2023
We found a No. 20 1888 Sylvan Garland - Michigan Stove Co wood-burning cooking stove in fair condition that needs cleaning. It has a decorative ornament on top and a base with a gold bar and the name Sylvan Garland. The base is not connected to it, and there is an area on the base that looks like it was welded. How can I sell it and what is it worth?
February 2nd, 2023
I have a Theo Haviland Limoges Soup Tureen--Set Parabere that the movers broke. The pattern had mauve and blue flowers. Not sure of the value and cannot find one in a photo just like mine. I need to have an appraisal of what it is worth.
September 19th, 2024
What is the estimated asking price for a Lane Legacy Love Cedar Chest with a serial number indicating a manufacturing date of May 15, 1978, in excellent condition?
September 29th, 2023