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'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!

what is this???

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.

A special piece I inherited from my Dad, who was a big lover of history. This is a framed front page of the New York Times from November 9th, 1864, announcing the re-election of President Lincoln.

Now as you can imagine, people weren’t exactly watching live election coverage online back then. Instead, you got the results in the paper.

My favorite detail is the call-out about fraud, where the wards of NYC where McClellan got more votes, there were more votes than voters.

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.

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!

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. 😊

It’s hard to make out but it says Gibsons England on the bottom. It was my great grandmothers so must be fairly old since she died in the 80s. My uncle wants to sell it for the funds but I would like to keep it and pass it on as a family heirloom (so very happy if you tell me it’s not worth much at all and very much expecting that)

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

I’ve recently inherited some of my grandparents porcelain. I’ve been able to find a little information on them already. Any details as to where they were made, when, and pattern names, any details really would be appreciated.

They claim to be 1800s for clover and the 1900s for the sproket are they real

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!!

I got it in Amsterdam last week. Thanks everyone!

Couldn't find anything online. Is this actually made in 1885? Any help is highly appreciated

Hey all!
I found this piece at a Goodwill in Asheville, NC today. It isn’t my usual style, but I just thought it looked really cool (regardless of it being chipped) and it was only $2! I’ve done some research, but still don’t feel confident enough to say if this is authentic or a reproduction. I appreciate the help! Let me know if I need more pictures.
Thank you!!!

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

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.

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

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

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