Melon Baller?(10/9/08) I have a item that could be a melon baller . I have not seen a picture. the tong has a spoon and wrote is C.SCHLICKER MFG.CO. N.Y. U.S.A. AND ON THE OVAL RING IS WROTE PATENTED. I would to know the purpose of this tool and date made. If you know the MFG CO and what kind of items they mfg would be great.
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Sterling Silver Spoon(10/5/08) I have a sterlingsilver serving spoon pat.1889. It has a mark between the sterling and pat.1889. How do I find how much this is worth? Or can someone give me an educated guess on how much it could be worth
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Sterling & Silver-Plated Antiques(10/1/08) In general, the term Sterling Silver is meant to distinguish items that are composed of mostly solid silver as opposed to Silver-Plated that have only a thin surface layer of silver. However, there are several other distinctions, some using terms that can be confusing and often lead to a misunderstanding of an item’s composition and hence its value.
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Walking Sticks: Utilitarian & Beautiful Collectibles(9/23/08) Last time I took my grandfather’s walking stick, a true collectibles, for an airing, the neighborhood wits made solicitous inquiries about my “accident”—was it a large truck or a small banana peel?
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Thems Fighting Words(9/4/08) Pocket knives are collectible from boy scout days to the pen knife on your key chain. The Swiss Army Knife is currently the most popular version with multiple knives, scissors, a nail file, and a corkscrew as standard issue. Vintage or antique knives can make for a beautiful collection with mother of pearl or wooden handles, brass liners, fancy springs and various designs.
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90 degree air ratchet(8/19/08) I have a rotunda 90 degree air ratchet. It has ford motor company dearborn stamped on the end of it. Part # ere 71, Ser# 24775. I am trying to find out what it is worth. Any help would be appreciated.
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The Classic Telephone(7/17/08) Vintage phones are popular for their nostalgic value and design. They’re the stuff of black-and-white movies and dime store sodas.
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Chatelaines(7/17/08) The word “chatelaine” means keeper of the castle. The person trusted to have the keys.
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ANTIQUE NAILS(7/7/08) TEARING DOWN 1850ISH HOUSE..WONDERING IF OLD NAILS ARE OF VALUE AND WHETHER TO PULL OR THROW AWAY?
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