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Identifying a Tray?Hello, I need some help identifying what this tray might be worth. I understand I can go to the pawn shop but it's all out of my way and hard to get there. I've been thinking about this recently and I just found it. I thought I'd lost it.

 

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Information on Cloisonné Vases?I have these 2 vases that are cloisonné and I can not find them anywhere online. They are both very pretty and I've got a base for them also. I was just wondering how much they possibly could be worth. They are both right at 8 inches tall, one is about 4-5 inches wide and the other is about 5 1/2 inches, if you're counting the handles. If not handles, then it's just about 4 inches wide. Could someone please help me!

 

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Value of Wrought Iron Pendant Light?How much would this wrought iron pendant light be valued at?

 

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Identifying Farm Equipment?This was on my Grandpa's farm. It's been in my garage for a few years. Can someone tell me what it was used for? It's like a giant funnel, the small end can be open or chipped shut. Looks like it's for seed or feed maybe? He mainly raised soybeans and corn. Any help is appreciated!

 

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Identifying a Kitchen Tool?I just bought what seems to be a slicer? Any idea what is this?

 

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Identifying Farm Equipment?Is this a cultivator, drawn by draft animal(s)? Approximate age if possible.

 

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Information About Vase?Hi everyone, Would someone help me take a look at this vase I just bought? It looks antique and I just want to know if it really is. Thanks

 

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Identifying A Metal Tool?This 3 foot long metal hand tool is needle shaped with large loop for a handle. It is on the front wall of a cafe. I am guessing it is for hay or cotton bales, not sure. Who knows what this tool is?

 

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Information About Gobby Bike?What year was this made and the value

 

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Old Farm Equipment?I found this in my grandfather's barn. I have no idea what it is. if anybody could help me with the what and how much of this, I would greatly appreciate it

 

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Identifying Counter Equipment for Farming?What is this and what was it for? This has a lever at the bottom that you click. There are three dials, for every click the far right counts then after a certain number the middle dial moves and after a certain number of that the left dial will move. Counter equipment for farming?

 

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Where Is This Mask From?This is 4 inches long counting the straw hair. Where is it from? What is it for?

 

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Value of NOS Great Christopher Corp Medicine?I have this NOS Great Christopher corn and callous salve and would be interested in anyone that can point me in the direction of it's value. This has never been taken out of the box and I've opened the two ends so you can see what is inside. Everything is tightly packed and I don't think I'd be able to get it back in if I took everything out. I have no doubt it's complete. Any help you can provide will be most appreciated. Thank you.

 

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Identifying An Old Farm or Garden Implement?Does anyone know specifically what this old farm or garden implement is and when it would have been in use? It appears to be some kind of cultivator or tiller. It has a wooden handle and shaft with a row of ornate metal discs along the front and also a row of discs going the other way inside. It is rather heavy. It is about the size of a modern rake.

 

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Identifying a Mystery Cassette Tape?Hey. Around 1990, my dad went to the US for a year. Among other things he brought back a cassette tape I'm trying to identify. We used to listen to it all the time on our road trips, hence it was referred to as simply "car tape" by me and my sister.

 

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What is This?What is this? Found on the site of an old farm in NW Pennsylvania, it's about 18 inches in diameter and very heavy.

 

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Identifying Antique Farm Equipment?Looking to sell this antique farm equipment. Think it might be a cultivator?

 

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Information on D.H. Deshay company In Elysburg, PA?I just bought a single bottom horse-drawn plow made by (what appears to be) the D.H. Deshay company in Elysburg, PA. I will have photos soon, but does anyone have background on the Deshay farm equipment or forge? The plow is a typical heavy iron C-shaped frame, but sadly the rear mounted wooden 'handles' for steering have been lost to the ravages of time.

 

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Iron Farm Piece?Hello, can anyone identify this iron piece found on farm?

 

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Information About George Lawn Equipment?I have a George Gear Drive tractor that has several attachments. I am curious how much it's worth, and if anyone else has one or at least parts. It was made by Community Industries in Sullivan Illinois. It was made between 1948 and 1953. Please let me know what you can find. Any info would be appreciated.

 

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Identifying Farm Tools?I bought a box on an auction and these items were in it. I believe some are hand corn shucking tools, but not sure about the rest. One strap is all leather and one is leather and canvas and not dirty like a hog slapper would be. Thank you.

 

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Identifying An Old Machine?Can someone identify this image please? Seems like a press of some type but really unsure.Would like to know what this machine is. Made by Engineering Supply Company Australia which I think closed in the mid 1930's. I'm sure there are parts missing. On the counterweight it reads the "Big Al". Thanks for your help.

 

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Identifying Large Iron Ring?Found this on one my farms and am unsure what it is called and was used for? Any help is appreciated.

 

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Pricing Metal Items?Please send suggestions on how to price antiques like brass items and silverware. Ebay isn't really a help as the items are different.

 

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What Is This Old Tool?This tool is made out of cast iron and is about 60cm long. My neighbour has recently acquired this tool and would like to know what it would be used for.

 

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Identifying William A Rodgers Pattern?I need help identifying this William A Rodgers pattern.

 

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Identifying Metal Items?These were in my steamer trunk! What are they?I have no idea what these could have been used for! If anyone can help out that would be awesome! Thank you in advance!!

 

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Unknown Farm Equipment?This appears to be horse drawn since there is a seat on the front. I'm not sure what it is or what it is used for. Perhaps harvesting? Does anybody have an idea? I've included a recent picture as well as one from the 1950s. Thanks!

 

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Information On Farm Equipment?Does anyone know what brand this is?

 

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Value of Burroughs Adding Machine?Hello, how much could I sell this Burroughs adding machine for? Thank you!

 

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Value of Gus Goldberg Bit?I would like to know the value of my bit. Trying to sell this bit, 1923 Gus Goldberg John Estrada. I have an appraisal done before but not sure on price they gave me.

 

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What is This Farm Equipment?I got this and no one here has ever seen one or knows for sure what its purpose was.

 

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Value of Antique Brass Fireplace Tool?How much might these antique solid (and they are heavy) brass (I think) fireplace tools worth? They were left to me by my grandparents.

 

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Identifying an Antique Planter?Hello. Can anyone ID this planter re: maker. And original paint color. The only marks are part numbers for all components. Thanks for any help. Wanting to paint as original.

 

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Value of Leonardo Collection Christmas Ornaments?I've got 5 Leonardo collection ornaments. Only been out twice, no chips or cracks like new. Don't know if they are worth anything but only one has a Leonardo mark on the bottom.

 

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Value of Corningware Pieces?I have 2 Corningware pieces and I'm wanting to see if they are of any value. I have tried researching online on the different stamps on the bottom and I am not coming up with much to go off of.

 

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Market for Thimble Lots?I will eventually post a photo, but I'd like to see if there's a market for a large thimble collection? I have about 400 thimbles in many shapes and sizes, porcelain, lead crystal, wood, and from famous china companies around the world.

 

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Corningware Ivy Patterned Utensils?I have these four Corningware Callaway Ivy kitchen utensils. The spatula has been cracked and repaired at some point. Can you tell me what they are worth?

 

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Value of Rare Thimbles?What value in the collectors' market would be placed on thimbles belonging to Jane Randolph Jefferson? One is everyday silver and the other gold with rubies.

 

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Identifying A Wooden Tool?What is this used for? My Austrian uncle made this and I do not know it's purpose.

 

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Value of Vintage Tractor?I have a farmall tric 1960s how much do you believe it's worth

 

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Identifying Objects In Barn?What are these behemoths in my barn? Found them when clearing out barn this summer. Apologies for the poor photography, I think my body heat when working fogged the lens!

 

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Value of Oliver Red River Special Thresher?Oliver red river special thresher, I would like to know value as is or restored.

 

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Identifying Farm Equipment?We found this in a crate in an old barn on a property we bought to build our home on which at one time was a working farm many years ago. Does anyone know what this may be if assembled. We believe it was shipped here and never assembled.

 

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Value of Cargopro Trailer?Does anyone have any idea what this trailer should sell for? Apparently they don't make them anymore and I can't seem to find a price for them. It is a 2017 4 foot x 6 foot x 2.5 foot cargo pro trailer

 

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Value of Silver Trays?Can anyone tell me if these are worth anything of value? I'm downsizing and moving from a house to an apartment soon. The longer plate had a marking on it saying "Leonard Silverplate". And the circluler one has a "QUEEN CITY" marking on it.

 

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Identifying a Plow?Need help identifying my father in law's old plow. Would like to restore it for display purposes.

 

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Steel Dragon Samurai Sword Set?Can anyone tell me anything about these swords. I've had them stored away for several years. They were given to me by a friend. They are gorgeous and heavy. I cannot find a name/maker. Thought perhaps the markings in the photos would be helpful. I just do not know enough about them. Thanks in advance for any insight. '

 

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Identifying Old Farm Equipment?These pieces of old farm machinery are in the car park of a pub in rural Kent, UK. One of them was made by Weeks & Sons in Maidstone. The area was historically important for fruit and hop growing, but I wondered if anyone could recognise what they might have been used for?

 

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Old Implement Wheels?These wheels have an H stamped on the hub but no other marks or numbers. Any idea what they're from? They were my grandfathers and I'd like to know more about them.

 

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Identifying a Metal Container?I got this at a swap meet. It appears to be metal and has engravings. The lid lifts up and inside was a tiny scoop. Maybe it is some kind of sugar container?

 

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Identifying a Primitive Wood Implement?I have been searching for photos or images on-line but either don't know the right terms to search or this thing doesn't exist on-line.

 

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Value of Old School Bell?Trying to find out how old this school bell is and how much it might be worth. Thank you.

 

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Information About Silver Cutlery?Hi can you give me an age and price for this please?

 

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Information on Griswold No 5 Skillet?Looking for information on this Griswold No. 5 skillet. All I really know is that it predates 1960 because it is not marked "Made in USA". I've not seen any like it on the WEB

 

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Information About Bracket?What is this bracket and what was it used for?

 

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Silver Serving Tray?Can anyone give me any information on the age or value of my grandmother's International Silver Co. serving tray? It's been in storage down here in South Texas for about 25 years. In pretty good condition. I also have old China that was hers for as long as my mother can remember.

 

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What Is This Kitchen Utensil?I was given a box of assorted kitchen utensils but am unsure what the pictured item is. Can anyone identify this? Thank you in advance for your replies!

 

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Identifying a Tassel?This was a gift to my mother from my aunt, but not sure what it is or what it is for? Does anybody know anything about this?

 

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Information About Monroe Plow?I have a MONROE Type: NSSB16 Single Bottom Moldboard Plow (Serial # 1407). I got this information from the ID tag attached to it. I can not find any information online about this plow. I would like to know who manufactured this plow, when and where it was made. I would love to have an operating and parts manual for it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Information About Farm Equipment?Does anyone know make and year of this? Or worth?

 

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An Antique Farm Device Run By a Goat?I don't have a picture, just a vague memory of my sister's. She recalls my grandmother telling her about a piece of farm equipment on her grandmother's farm when my grandmother was a little girl. She describse it like a hamster wheel, only it was run by a goat. It made a click, click sound as it ran the device and my grandmother would run around as it ran, which my sister thinks might have been a cream separator? But we can't seem to find anything online that fits the description. Does anyone know what this device was? Thank you!

 

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Crafts Made with Old Western Style Boot?How do I craft a six shooter holster using an old western style boot

 

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Information About Stained Glass Window?This is a very beautiful and clearly older stained glass window, measures 2×2 feet without the frame and I know absolutely nothing about it; age, value, place of origin, or just what can be done with it. Hopefully everyone could give me any advice and information about this to help better my understanding and appreciation of this beautiful window. Thanks!

 

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Value of Silver Plate Oval Tray?Hi, just wondering if this is worth anything? The oval area without the lip or handles is about a 1/2 inch longer than from my wrist to finger tips. Thank you for any help you can give me.

 

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Value of F B Rogers Silver Tray?Hi, I just purchased this beautiful silver tray from an antique store, and while researching it, it seems that it may be more valuable than what I paid. However with the stamp only stating 'FB Rogers' I'm not sure that it is more valuable. Can someone help?

 

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Information About Farm Equipment?I started restoring this implement. It is pulled to make cups in soil to hold water. I need to build a hitch. Can anyone help me with a picture of this machine? It has 'Link MFG Fargo ND' stamped on the castings. When was this piece of equipment made, and what did the hitch look like?

 

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Power for Gone Fishing Music Box?Does anybody know if batteries go in this or just a plug?

 

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Value of 1921 Football Medal?Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me about the silver markings on this 1921 football medal please. Can you tell me if it has a value?

 

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Identifying A Wooden Mask?I also have this mask that I'm not sure about. I would love answers on this one also.

 

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Is This Genuine Magnalite?Is this genuine Magnalite or a what? No picture but it looks like a Magnalite roaster, very heavy, mark on bottom says "Magna" in deeply etched letters. Only other markings are "USA" - maybe just "SA" and ??quarts (barely legible). I couldn't find anything helpful on the internet. Thank you in advance.

 

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Value of Glass Insulators?I'm just curious. What these are worth, if anything?

 

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Identifying a Old Piece of Farm Equipment?Would like to identify this old piece of farm equipment? And, if so, approx value? I'm asssuming it's some sort of harrow to tow behind old tractor?

 

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Information About Silver Serving Meat Tray?This piece was my grandmother's who is no longer alive. We pulled out and cleaned it up using a "speedy plate" with washing soda. There seems to be some discoloring and spots on it. There are no markings on the bottom at all. Magnets do not stick to it. I'm just curious if anyone knows its origins, what it might be made of, what it might be worth if anything. Thanks!

 

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Identifying an Agricultural Tool?Does anyone know for what this was used? It is about 30 - 40 inches long. The blade part is 17 inches long. There is a sharp edge along only one side.

 

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Value of Oxydol Token?I have a token for 1 package oxydol ( medium size) for free or 1 package of oxydol (large size) for .14c. Is this worth anything? Thanks.

 

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Information About Farm Equipment?Hi, just wondering what is the best way to pronounce this farm equipment and a rough price of what it's worth. Thank you!

 

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Identifying a Silver Tray?What is date of tray and what does the hallmark 148k mean on serving tray.

 

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Identifying A Wooden Mask?Hi y'all. I recently acquired this solid carved mask at an estate sale but can't find comps or where was made. Any help is always welcome.

 

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Identifying Old Farm Equipment?I found it in Scotland, on high moorland, near the ruins of an old stone lodge from the 1800s. There is a small area by the lodge with cultivation marks, and there's an embankment that looks like used to form an old fishing pond. But it might not have anything to do with either of those things!

 

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How Old Is This Vintage Knife?This knife belonged to my mother and she probably owned it during the 1940's. I don't know where she got it. I just know she had it for a long time. The imprinted information on the knife says "Rogers Mfg. Co, Warranted 12 Dwt." It appears to be silver or silver plated. I was just interested in the age of the knife.

 

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Finding Value of Silverware?I have two sets of silver plated silverware in their cases of my mother's to sell.

 

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Information About Chandelier?Can anyone tell me anything about this chandelier? It was given to me and I know it was purchased several years ago in another country. Thank y'all so much!

 

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What Is This Piece of Farming Equipment?I found this heavy piece in our backyard woods. Does anyone know what it is? There's a piece broken on it. The cross bars move together as one.

 

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Ceramic Company Name?I have 5 figurines, possibly from the 80s I've tried finding the company on the bottom of the figurines, but I can not read the name. Does anyone know the company name?

 

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Ideas on This Equipment's Use?I saw this at our local county fair in the Grange building. Anyone know what it was used for?

 

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Value of Antique Lawn Mower?I picked it up today and I would like to know what I have and what it is worth

 

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Value of Antique Engraved Silver Tray?As a child I collected miniature antiques. I have had this tray since ~1972. Was purchased at a local antique shop in Mullica Hill NJ. It is silver and engraved with three boys faces. Wondering what is its value. I'm downsizing and am looking to sell my miniatures.

 

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How Old Is This Box?We would like to know how old this box is. My husband loves wood and saw this box and just had to have it. It looks vintage. It is 18" X 11"X 6 1/2". Can you tell us how old it is and is it worth anything except for a nice wooden box?

 

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Information on Ceremonial Hand Carved Wooden Mask?I am interested in finding out more information on this ceremonial hand carved mask. Where might it be from? What might the value of it be? Thank you.

 

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Information About Old Fashioned Grader?What year about is this and about how much is it worth, please? Thank you

 

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Antique Farm Equipment?Can anyone tell me what this equipment was used for and its age? My guess is a harrow or plow.

 

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Antique Farm Harrow?Just bought an antique harrow. Any idea as to the year, make, and model? Also, any tips ask to how to find replacement parts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

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Technical Name For This Plow?I am a Boy Scout working on my Eagle Scout Project and I need assistance identifying the name of this piece of equipment. It appears to have a plow on the bottom for pushing dirt out of the way to make way for seeds, but I would prefer to have an accurate description for my exhibit.

 

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Identifying Old Farm Equipment?Does anyone know what this old farm equipment is?

 

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Value of Overprinted Corningware?My friend has this 1 qt Corning Ware casserole that looks like the L'Echalote was printed over the blue cornflower. It is the same on both sides. Is this valuable?

 

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Identifying A Wooden Mask?Can you tell me what kind of mask this is? Could it be worth anything?

 

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Identifying A Steel Part?What steel part has an X970 or x971 on it?

 

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What Are These Metal Items?What is this implement/machine? Found it on my nephew's Wyoming ranch. The wheel/gear may--or may not--be related to it.

 

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Marble Stone Vase?Hello, I have this marble stone vase passed down to me. I am wondering if anyone would know the value of this? It looks as if it is Chinese or Japanese, given by the etchings on it. Thank you in advance.

 

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Identifying A Mask?Hi, I bought this mask on a flea market and I wanted to know where it's from. Could someone please help me find out where this mask is from, if possible? Thanks!

 

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Help Identifying Equipment?Hello, I just bought a piece of land in this piece of equipment is on it. I don't want it and would like to get rid of it but I would like to know exactly what it is and what is the value is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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