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can anyone tell me what this tool is?

I came across this item at an auction and was hoping someone could help with it's use, age and origin. It is said to be a terracotta piece from the early 1900's and Hawaiian. It is  approx. 10" tall. Any help will be greatly appreciated.…

tompotter265@yahoo.com 727-329-8269 looking for article marc chagall flowers over paris 2006-2008

looking for marc chagall article flowers over paris 2006-2008

looking for 2005 article on marc chagall print entitled "flowers over paris"any info greatly appreciated. thanks tompotter265@yahoo.com 727-329-8269 fla

The stoppered barrel is: 

7" tall including the opening and 4 1/4" in dia.

Material is white milk glass.  The top, side and stopper have a fired-on motteled pattern  The bottom simply white.

There is a small spigot and 3 metal bands, all nickel plated.

Opening and stopper are ground and create a water tight seal..

Any help will be greatly…

On a part-time basis, I sell some of my own books from the book ads in Antique Week.  I've been doing this for two years almost.  Some successes, overall.  It's quite fun talking with other folks all over the States, who're also book lovers.  Hope some of you will check out my book ads!!!  Many thanks, Joan

The photos shows all I know about this. Could it be a filter or…

Would like to purchase at least 8 of the glass pictured.gold. does anyone know the manu of these?



I have this chandelier that I can not find anything about it. From what I can…

I am totally stumped on this one!

 I have sent Photos to AW, Kovels and Antique Road show folks…no reply or input yet from anyone…realize they are busy folks!

                This chair belongs to a 92 yr old Neighbor/Friend and told her I would try to ID the Era  and designer for her…any input would be appreciated!

                A really neat design and look…only marking is a Model # (?) 6666?…

"Barbie, you’re doomed!” Now is this any way to wake up your beloved? Well, they were the first words out of Ken’s mouth the other morning. “Someone just wrote about Frances Lurman on The Patch,” he said, steering me in the direction of our computer. And at first, it appeared he was correct – about the doomed part. Hadn’t I just typed out a Pulitzer-worthy blog (do they give Pulitzers for blogs?) about the old gal who used to call “Farmlands” home? The very same woman who was once…

This is what's happening in my neighborhood, but it could happen in yours!

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On their first reconnaissance mission, Betsy Ross House's Michelle Budenze, Museum Manager, Lisa Moulder, Director and Megan Harris, Archivist, visit TearDrop Memories NorthFork Pet Antiques of New Hope Pa. for a collaborative effort on the Museums upcoming…

Meet vintage fishing and sporting expert, Terry Mcburney, at the Novi Antiques Market, May 22-23. Pre-WWII fishing tackle can be worth $100's, let Terry give your tackle box, rods or reels an appraisal!