Hello, I have this collage of three small drawings of monkeys acting like humans.

It was given to me by my parents, and found among a bunch of random old stuff during a move.

There are two initials D.C. at the bottom right of the largest drawing.

I don't have pics of the back as they are glued onto cardboard.

I know the singerie theme has a long history, but I'd like to see if I can date or locate these drawings' origin a bit better with your help.

Northern Italy.

Ordered some IPA for cleaning any residual acids, and some Renaissance Wax to hopefully prevent further oxidisation. I've never seen one of this condition outside a museum so it is a pleasure to hold, but I know I shouldnt touch it too much!

Hello Folks, I want to sell this but I'm having trouble pricing it . Chat GPT says it's was a water fountain feature where the mouth had water coming out, it also says it's worth about $5000.00 trying to do research on it and it keeps coming up with cast iron Lions Head.. but this is made from wood.. It home was in a German restaurant downtown San Antonio Tx. The restaurant was open for over 80 to 100years .. I love it but I'm coming up on some hard times and seeing if it's worth selling or should I get it refurbished? Does anyone know anything about antique wood carvings? Also I couldn't find a signature anywhere.

Hi All!

I bought this beautiful olive oil and vinegar silver and glass set during my summer travels to Aix-en-Provence, France. Was wondering if anyone had some information for me, the seller did not speak english and I was able to understand a few between my spanish and english.

I know it is silver plated, and by the markings in the silver could be Armand Frenais.

The seller told me it was Baccarat but does not have markings, did some research and it said that when Frenais and Baccarat “worked” together, Baccarat only marked with production numbers, which it has. Estimating from last 19th century to early 20th.

The glass is blown glass and it is nicely carved. It has number markings in each bottle and stoppers.

Is there anything here that could help identify if it is Baccarat? Is there a more clear story around the years it was made? What could be the estimated value, I am keeping it for my own collection but always good to know.

It looks to me like a decorative door with six separate panels that share a single theme. Can anyone tell me what the subject matter is and what style of art this is?

I inherited this cool desk from my uncle (originally my grandmother’s and her father’s previously). The desk has lived on the Eastern Shore of MD for its whole life afaik.

I remember as a kid someone showed me a secret compartment in a desk like this. It may have been my other grandmother’s desk though.
However the center drawers are far shallower than they need to be and there is a raised wood piece in the back of one of the drawers on the right side (none of the others). Anyone familiar with common mechanisms for this sort of thing?
I definitely don’t want to damage th e desk, so have been gentle with the thing that may (or may not) be a switch.

I thrifted this pewter ewer in northern Virginia a couple of years ago and I haven’t had any luck identifying the maker’s mark. It’s about 11 inches at the tallest and 6” wide including the handle. I assumed it’s German from the maker’s mark but I’m not sure beyond that. I would love any insight anyone has on dating it and the maker. Thanks!

Found this at the thrift store near Cleveland Ohio, but I’m not sure what it is? It looks very old- any idea? I put it with my wooden salad bowl but really don’t think they go together…

need help identifying.

Long story short: me and my family decided to purchase an abandoned storage locker from a man who has passed away. We know that this man was called William Grant and worked as head of security for the shah of Iran until 1979. I have done some research and have come to believe it is Islamic pottery but I am unsure as to whether it is an artefact or just a dupe. There has also been multiple other Islamic items found within the unit.

If anyone has any info on what it is or who I can ask about it please do share! Thank you!!

I inherited this barrister bookcase from a relative previously studying law. I’ve looked it up, I think I know its value, but… Where would I even start to sell such an item? And do regular people still purchase them or is it more of an office/business type of item? Thanks!

Hello fellow collectors. I picked up this beautifully enameled, wufu famille rose serving bowl today for a great deal and I have a question about it's production date, as this is not usually what I usually collect.

I know the Qianlong mark is apocryphal, but though I initially thought this was early Republic, after closer inspection of the enamels, I am leaning more towards it actually being late Qing. I would certainly appreciate the opinions of those who collect and are knowledgeable of these late 19th century export pieces.

More pictures in comments, I'm so sorry I can't figure out how to add more than 1.

Dimensions are 7" in diameter at bowl lip and 3" in height.

Anybody have any information on a time period for this piece and if it’s valuable enough to keep taking up space in my house? Thank you for any information on this. I haven’t found any marks on it to indicate a maker or anything so I’m not much help in this either.

Found this at the thrift store near Cleveland Ohio, but I’m not sure what it is? It looks very old- any idea? I put it with my wooden salad bowl but really don’t think they go together…

I bought this at an antique shop around a decade ago. Can anyone date this?

Bought this absolutely incredible oil painting in the south of France for an ABSOLUTE STEAL. I grew up with parents who are absolutely addicted to buying antiques (I am from the UK) and whilst I've always been interested, it's only now I have my new house that I am absolutely obsessed.

We call him 'cheeky phillipe' & whilst this is mostly me bragging about my first ever antique purchase to which I can't shut up about, I'd also be fascinated to know if anyone has any other information about this painting or it's frame?

We bought him from an antiques dealer for €180. The lady who sold it to me mentioned its likely it was wrongly priced as the frame alone is worth a lot of money! Is that true or clever selling tactic? Haha.

My wife inherited this picture frame some time ago from an elderly relative, we absolutely love it to the point we keep refusing to out something in there because we think it should be special. We've been able to figure out that it's Chinese export ware from Google lens, but couldn't find any examples exactly the same. Plenty of dragons, but no koi.

So questions,

1. Does anyone know anymore about the age, rarity, etc of something like this?

2. It's silver plate over copper over a white metal, what would be the best way of cleaning it?

3. What kind of money would it be to get the silver plate restored if we ever decided to get it done

4. Just for fun, what would you put in it?

Hello, new here. 👋 Recently purchased this hutch from a local antique seller. Seller stated 1800 mahogany hutch. I have done some research and it seems like late 1800s (1880-1900) is most likely. However most of what I am finding that is similar is located outside the US. So curious if anyone knows anything about the provenance of something like this? It seems like a pretty standard design, just curious if there is more to learn about it. No markings on the back or top. I didn’t have a chance to check the underside and won’t be able to. Thanks for any information!

Also mods, feel free to remove this post if it turns out it is under 100 years old (via rule 2). I have no idea how old it is, just that it is older than my grandpa.