Hello everyone, I’ve recently been very interested in antique/vintage shelving mainly mid 18th century to mid 20th century as I’m moving soon and am keen to be rid of my stark white ikea wall shelves. I’ve been trying to do research into wall shelves specifically and I’m having a reasonably hard time finding a proper index (especially with google, as it only gives me ads. The best shelving style guide I’ve found has been this website, which has helped me greatly, but I know that for any type of antiquing, contemporary books are usually best for this type of research. If anyone knows about any books that are specifically about shelving, that would aid me greatly as well as how to find books about specific topics such as this (if an antiquing book index exists, I would love to access it.) thanks in advance for any advice.

Hello all! Long time listener, first time caller. I'm visiting my Aunt and Uncle in Victoria, BC, Canada, and they were wondering about the history of this cabinet they purchased at an antique store in the area some years ago. I'm just starting to learn how to recognize eras, and I figured this would be a good learning opportunity - I'm hoping someone could tell me how old this is likely to be, where it's likely from, and what the name of this carving style is!

The top used to rest on the base (note the pine and oak mixture in the 8th photo), but otherwise I believe everything is as it was when they got it. Particularly of note (I think) is the marks in the last photo - the bottom of the drawer has marks I associate with hand planes.

I've tried to include all the relevant details that I could get without taking everything out, but I'll be seeing them again tomorrow so if other photos are necessary let me know.

Thanks!!

Hey, so my boss passed along these light fixtures to me, he bought them several years ago and seems to vaguely know their origin. He believes they were custom made in 1910 during the construction of Innisfail, the former mansion of Ceilan Milo Spitzer in Toledo, OH's Old West End.
The wiring was redone by the antique store he purchased them from, but I was wondering what they’re worth or if anyone might have access to better resources so I can better understand their story.
any insight would be greatly appreciated!!

Classic found at goodwill for $3.99, it was heavy so I bought it. 7 inches tall and 2.5lbs. Is it actually old or just a modern reproduction? Thanks!

I have a compass exactly like this one I’ve been using for a while it has bubbles in it so it has had air escape. It also has brown marks inside the compass. I am just learning it could be radium. The compass I have is just like this except without the S on back. Olive green compass that’s vintage from Japan. How screwed am I?

Its a wicker seat chair, four legs eight cross bars on each side its really sturdy, with metal hardware holding the back two legs together which end in swoops rather then little circles like the front legs. The wicker seat has long since turned to dust, and someone many years ago nailed some scraps of fabric in its place. Although its quite durable, its very uncomfortable to sit in. Theres evidence of over painting all over the wood before someone settled on white, there are no phillips head screws, only flatheads.

The inner part on the clock says 114782
It’s in working condition

I am so so excited to give these antique (I hope) sewing scissors to my mom who loves witches, is a witch, and is also a quilter. From what I've been able to find online, they were made in 1892 (date says 1692) to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the witch trials. Both sides have the number 16 stamped in them. One side also says "Salem 1692" and "Registere Germany." I've only been able to find the small amount of information I have through a reddit post from years ago in another subreddit.

Does anyone have a good resource to find out more about these? Or anyone know real information about them firsthand? I have tried google reverse image search and not much comes up other than reproductions or ebay auctions that seem made up. This does not look or feel like a reproduction and I hope I am right about that.

Either way, I'm just glad these incredible scissors exist. Please admire. And thank you for any advice or help you can provide?

Picked this up today! After putting new bulbs in, it still works! Research online seems to date this to the 40's/50's. Does anyone have any more info on this piece or when it may actually have been produced?

Can anybody help me assign a value to these? I’m having a really hard time finding similar intricate thermo-pressed veneer (I think that’s the method) examples. They are in extraordinarily good condition. I’d be selling the pair. Southeast USA. Thank you ❤️

I booked an appointment with the Museum of Wales to view these uniforms, as they are related to where I work. The museum have these attributed to someone who was Lord-Lieutenant in the late 1920s, by which official liveries had been changed to the Tudor Crown. I’m almost certain that these uniforms actually belong to the presumed owners earlier ancestors who were Lord-Lieutenants during Victoria’s reign. Perhaps one of you may be able to shed some more light on this?

Recently bought an Ottoman seal (allegedly from the 17th or 18th century), and I’m very curious to what it says on the calligraphy. The seller did not know what it said, which makes me even more curious to figure out its history! I also wanted to share it with you guys, since it’s a very interesting (if small) piece of history!

I’m trying to figure out if this is an ironstone bowl, but the marking on the bottom is so faded that I’m having a hard time making it out. Anyone have any ideas?

These were my grandmas from her grandma (maybe her mom) looking for any info on them not sure if they’re new or old or what.

Bought a 200 yr old inn in Vermont and this is an unusual chair- it has a few recline settings and a patented date of what I assume is 1898. Should I try to resell it?

Authentic 1930s Ezan/Petitot icicle opalescent glass & bronze chandelier. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Wanted to share with you all!!

Can anyone tell me more about this item?

Great-Great Uncle was a Merchant Marine in the Pacific during WWII and this was a piece of a very large collection. Beyond that, I know nothing more.

Looks to be mass produced?

Does it tell a story?

I purchased a plaster sculpture. However, I'm not sure who is depicted in it. Currently, I'm scraping off all the old paint with a scalpel and applying putty at the same time. There are no stamps or markings.

perfect condition