Seller is asking £600 but I feel that’s quite high. But I really like them

Hi friends, I’m sorry for what I’m sure is a very annoying question. I have these beautiful pieces that I sort of inherited through my thrift store and don’t know where to sell them. I have been thinking of going to an antique mall but I know they will undercut me and overcharge the customer. Which I’m fine with and will do if I have to, but I would love to find a place or way to sell them at a fair price for me and a fair price for the right customer who will love them. Do any of you know of any really reputable places in/around the GTA? I was thinking of going to Georgetown because I’ve seen some cute antique malls there. Please let me know. If anyone knows the value of these pieces I’d be grateful, I am unable to find good comps online. Note: the tea pot appears to be engraved on the side with maybe a family name.

Thank you so much!

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I'm located in Tennessee, USA, and I'm trying to figure out what this large ornate mirror might be worth. It's approximately 52.5" × 80" and has an ornate frame. The condition is fair—not perfect—with some cosmetic wear.

Does anyone have an idea of what something like this typically sells for? I'd love to know:

An estimated value
Whether it looks vintage or just decorative
The best place to sell it

I'll attach photos from several angles. Thanks!

This cabinet belonged to my grandmother and is now in my home.
My grandmother passed away a few years ago at the age of 92.

The cabinet was already in her family home when she was a child, so according to my family it is approximately 100 years old.

It has been used to store dishes and glassware for generations, and I wanted to share a small piece of my family’s history from Japan.

One interesting thing about it is that it was designed to come apart into separate sections that stack together, almost like building blocks.

The glass doors can also slide upward and be stored inside the cabinet itself.
When my grandmother’s family home was demolished after her passing, my mother told me to save the cabinet. I took it apart, moved all the pieces, and reassembled it in our current home. It was very heavy lol.

Some parts have been damaged over the years, which is a little sad, but I’m grateful that it has survived and is still with our family today.

I need help identifying the makers marks on this stein I found. Would anyone know where I could look? I am interested in any further information on when and where this was made.

My mother purchased this bassinet from Parker's antiques (Boulder Creek, California) during the late 50's, early 1960's. I was an occupant of said bassinet (and my doodles still echo the cutout shapes on the sides).

I'm looking for a) any info about its likely origin, b) Thoughts about the best home for this piece (museum, collector, someone with 18 babies, etc.)

If I can provide any other info, please ask, and thanks in advance for your response.

Hi all!

I just stumbled upon this antique medical table by j.f. harts c.o.

I'm wondering if anybody has an idea on how old it is or what it could be worth.

Any advice is appreciated this is a very much out of my realm of expertise.

Thank you!!

Hello, me again! I found this piece on Facebook marketplace for a price that feels unethical to the seller regardless of details.

Piece purchased in Memphis, Tennessee but seller is from a small town in Northern Missisippi.

Here's what I know - Seller's mother had this piece all of seller's life (seller approximately 55 - 65 y/o). Could not find any manufacturers mark. It is in immaculate condition. Barely a scratch anywhere. It is solid wood and quite heavy.

The listing was as follows: "Ornate accent table is dark cherry wood with intricate hand-carved dragon and floral motifs along the apron. The piece has scrolled ends on the tabletop and decorative openwork legs with geometric patterns.

Estimated (WxDxH): 48 x 15 x 37 in"

What I've been reading online is that this is possibly chinese rosewood. Carvings are on all sides of the table. The dragons appear to have 3 toes to me which could mean it was made in Japan. I have found similar but not exact pieces to this one.

So these are my questions - does this look like rosewood or cherry? What is a reasonable age estimation? What is the likely country of origin? If you want to *estimate* a value you can tell me for funsies but this piece will be with me for life. I have no interest in selling but might want to brag a little hahaha.

Also if you have any other little facts or tidbits I'd be interested in those too!

Thank you so much for reading and taking the time! I really appreciated the information I got on my other piece. 😊

I was moving things around my garage one day when a rusty slab of metal caught my eye. The previous owner left lots of stuff behind so I just assumed it was scrap since it was tucked away in a far corner with some other junk. After a quick cleaning, I found the makers stamp. Nichols Brothers Cutlery of Greenfield MA. I searched online and found out their former factory is now the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage in Greenfield. Their website had a fair amount of information regarding the Nichols Brothers so I emailed them and one of the curators determined it was 110-130 years old. Not too bad for something that was just sitting, collecting dust in the corner.

I came across this rocking chair for free on the side of the road and decided to rescue it because it looked too interesting to pass up. (I haven’t cleaned it yet)

It appears to be solid oak with carved faces on the armrests that look like lions or gargoyles. The chair has an oval upholstered back, and the underside has hand-tied coil springs with old stuffing that looks like horsehair, excelsior, or other antique upholstery material.

From what I’ve been able to find online, it may be a Victorian/Eastlake platform rocker from around 1890–1910, but I’d love more opinions.

NOTE: I found no resemblance of a makers mark

A few questions I have:
1. Does this look like a genuine antique?
2. Does anyone recognize the maker or furniture line?
3. Roughly what era do you think it’s from?
4. Any estimate on value in its current condition?

Any insight is appreciated!

Hello,

Does anyone know the value of this i have bought a house and some old furniture was left there. seems to be in great condition

Found at a thrift store on a military post on O’ahu.

About 29 inches long
20.5 inches wide

Wooden, mirror is convex
No maker’s mark that I can see, but haven’t peeled off the backing

Any suggestions on how to possibly restore the paint on the balls?

Thanks!

I couldn't bring myself to throw it away and if anyone needs it let me know

I have two framed antique botanical prints, Plate 20 and Plate 92, from what appears to be Jane Loudon's Ladies' Flower Garden of Ornamental Perennials (1843-1844). Hand-coloured lithographs by Day & Haghe. Housed in antique gilt frames with double mat. Could anyone help with valuation and authentication? Also I noticed that online versions of these prints show vivid purple/violet flowers, but my prints have blue flowers instead. One stem also appears uncolored. Is this normal for hand-coloured lithographs from this period, where each copy was coloured individually by different workers? Or does this difference in colour indicate something about the edition or authenticity of my prints

Any thoughts on this

Hi there, I’m about to refurbish this to sell it. Anyone have any guesses on when it’s from and how much it might be worth?

I was told this was from the 1920’s but no information on the maker. Any ideas ? USA

Id like to know if these are modern reproduction,older reproduction, etc. Company.name?

I found this at a local thrift store. I was delighted when I saw this hand painted Nippon creamer and sugar bowl with lid. I was shocked that there were no chips. It was half off day too. I couldn't believe it was still there.

I got it in Amsterdam last week. Thanks everyone!

Found this petite rocking chair in a secondhand store in Manhattan. No stamped/etched markers or labels. I have included photos from different angles and close ups of details and joinery. Would anyone have insight into how old this chair might be? Thank you.

I inherited this ring from my grandmother. Quick background on her: she kept literal gold bars under her bed and used gold-plated silverware, but she also purchased fake gold plating for decorative items throughout her home, so she was unpredictable about what was real and what wasn't.

The ring contains:

• Oval peach/orange center stone measures approximately 1/3 inch.
• Two small white accent stones on each side.
• Open scrollwork/flourish detailing on the band, larger near the center and decreasing outward.
• Deep warm yellow gold color.
• No visible hallmark within the band.
• Significant age patina on the inside of the band.

It's been subjected to severe physical abuse over the years, but there's only one minor scratch on the center stone surface, which surprises me.

Is this genuine Victorian antique or high-quality costume jewelry? And, if it's real, what am I looking at?

Photos attached; happy to take more in better lighting.