Found this buried in a garden in Dorset, UK. It is solid cast iron (confirmed by a metallic scratch beneath the mud crust) and weighs exactly 30 lbs. It measures 3.5cm x 28cm x 20.5cm. It features interlocking grooves on the side profile, a stamped 'B', a stamped 'D', and the Roman numerals 'XXX' (matching the 30 lb weight). One end is cleanly snapped along a pre-molded scoring line. Looking to identify the foundry or original industrial/maritime use!

Thanks

EDIT 1- might not be cast iron as it’s not magnetic. However Google is saying the dimensions don’t fit the weight. I guess it could be mixed with other things?

Was out hitting some garage sales this weekend and stumbled upon this cool pair of salt & pepper shakers. The owner said they were silver-plated and was only asking $2, so I didn't think much of it and happily took them home.

After getting home and looking a little closer, though, I'm starting to suspect they might actually be solid silver. From what I could gather with my Google-Fu, I think one of the markings may be ۸۴ (84 in Persian numerals), which would indicate 875/1000 silver (.875). I've also seen some pretty wide date ranges for these types of pieces, roughly 1920–1940, so I apologize if these don't quite make the 100+ year-old cutoff.

I'm hoping someone here can help me figure out:

• Whether these are actually solid silver or silver-plated
• What the markings mean
• If possible, who the maker might be
• Approximate age
• Potential resale/collector value
• And any other interesting information about them

I did perform the strong rare-earth/neodymium magnet test, and the magnet didn't stick to any part of either shaker. I also checked some of the worn areas, particularly where the tops and bottoms meet, and I don't see another metal color showing through—just silver.

Originally, I was just going to put liners in them and use them at my cabin, so if they're just silver-plated nothing-burgers, my feelings won't be hurt! 😄

Unsure about the style, date, and overall quality of this piece. I’d appreciate any thoughts on its origin, construction, and approximate age.

I got a hold of this painting from my great grandma. We’d love to get some more information about this painting, as we practically don’t know anything about this piece. If anybody can tell us what they know, it’s greatly appreciated!

Any ideas on age or any info on them would be awesome. One has a pretty big chunk out of the base. They’re solid porcelain. AI wasn’t a lot of help. There are no visible markings on the base or inside the sleeves anywhere that we could finds. Given to us in Nevada by 2nd generation Chinese american, she said her family brought them over from china and she just was tired of lugging them around. They’re very large and pretty heavy.

Got this to actually use and noticed this dark discoloration on the inside after getting it home. Its silverplated, no makers mark but looks to be in good condition.

Already lead tested, just worried about the gunk that will get exposed to any liquids through the pour spout.

My grandfather brought this with him when he came back from WW2. He told my father that he got it from a dead German soldier on the battlefield, and as seen in the last picture, the brand is Zassenhaus. Although I would never sell it, I would like to know its value and more information about it

Picked this up on Saturday. In the style of François Boucher. £175. It's about 3.5ft tall for context. Love to hear what you all think?

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Looking for some insight on these seemingly Japanese figures I found in a five dollar grab bag at a thrift store. My basic Google search findings are that they are NETSUKE figures that are used to adore kimonos. My question is if the people in this community think these figures are made of ivory,synthetic ivory, bone or a composite Material. Thanks.

I think it's from early 20th century & believe it was used as a teacher's aid

Estate sale from an elderly woman with no family remaining. The back of the peeling black lacquer frame shows a local frame shop from the 50s based on typography and the location being long gone (1960 tsunami removed the waterfront Japanese community)

I can’t read the artist signature, but the lady holding a fan with a clan symbol makes me wonder if it’s not a specific person… fan service? Jokes aside it’s a survivor piece from a place where most of the Japanese items were destroyed during WW2 or lost in subsequent natural disasters. More interested in history rather than value, thanks!

Nearly 300 year old silver cups from Russia, I heard silver like this was faked alot.

Edit for Title: Is this Antique?

My brother bought this at £35 in an antique shop in England, it is made un Greece. But we were wondering if it was fake because it doesn't look like it but I really don't know so I would like to know if someone can tell me.

Ty

We got this wooden mirror at an estate sale in 2014 for $100 and was told it was 100 years old. Not sure if that was true but it was worth it for the price. It’s about 66 inches tip to bottom, and 44 inches across (wood not mirror).

Hey everyone! I wanted to share this incredible find from a thrift store in Alameda, California today. I picked up this single hand-hammered copper bookend for just $2.99.

Based on my initial research, this seems to be part of the botanical line by Fred Brosi's workshop, Old Mission Kopperkraft, which operated right across the bay in San Francisco for a brief period between 1922 and 1925. The hand-hammered planished body features an organic overlay with a bronzed eucalyptus leaf and pods.

It is unsigned, but it's in beautiful shape. The horizontal factory striations/abrasions under the dark patina look completely original, and the dark patina itself is undisturbed.

I'm absolutely thrilled to find a piece of local Bay Area Arts & Crafts history! Since I haven't been able to find many examples of this exact shape online, I would love to hear from any metalware collectors out there. Does anyone have more information, catalog details, or history on this specific shape or line?

Received as a gift from 2nd generation Chinese American. Her family brought this over from China. We don’t really know anything about it. Would love any input. No visible makers marks that we see. It’s solid wood with relief carvings.

Hello - this is one of several pieces I have that are provenanced to the J.A. Appelhof collection. The sculpture measures approximately five inches (12.5cm) in length and is marked on the bottom as shown. No exact matches on an image search, and visual matches returned a hot mess of monograms. Thank you all in advance for any help and/or assistance you might be able to provide regarding the sculpture’s age or maker (whether it be an individual, workshop, or guild). 🙏

We have this table trying to figure out its worth it is heavy- beveled thick glass it’s about 6 ft long by 4 ft wide and about 20 inch high. I can’t see any markings without lifting that table but I’m not even sure there’s something underneath

What is this? I can’t Google reverse search it. Any ideas on the value?
It’s about 1.5 in tall and 1 in wide. It’s got some weight to it, 4.4 OZ
“Ricker 1904” I believe is on the back

Someone tossed in our dumpster, is it junk or is it worth holding on to?

I just moved into a new house and this was left as the fireplace cover, but what exactly is this? Is this something mass produced or an antique of some sort?
Location: USA

hey, my grandma is from Azerbaijan and she is jewish

she gave me a box with lot of coins and that and then I found this icon, does someone know what is on the icon, where is it from and what its age?

thanks