May be the posters would like to post a simple and interesting or funny statement or an unusual situation regarding antiques. I will start you off. A broken clock can tell the time more accurately than a working clock. A broken clock providing it has hands tells the time precisely twice a...

Hi, Wonder if you could tell me what this is and whether it is worth keeping hold of or if it's just junk? It looks to be some kind of tinder box perhaps? Appears to have some kind of belt attachment on the rear.

Hi there everyone! :) I am looking for any information on an antique umbrella with a handle that is tested over 18k gold. The gold weight is 150 pennyweights, (almost 4 oz.) It has a wooden shaft inside the gold handle. The handle has a pattern on it and the initials BL on the bottom. There is no...

I hope you all have a very Holy and happy Christmas. Good luck during the cumming year with you antique purchases and remember post your photo on hear first and get a free valuation before you make a major desision. ;) don't you love sgb

To day the engraving sold to Catholic Chaplin Centre in Manchester for £80 Thank you Mr and MrsMiley for your kind donation and to Father Kelly This brings the fund total to over £3,000 Thanks to all concerned

Two local men both from Ormskirk Mr Robert Graham and John Doyle according to The Antique Gazette news paper have been arrested with two solicitors, Mr Calum Jones from a Glasgow firm of solicitors and Mr Marshal Ronald solicitor from Manchester all four gave no plea at Dumfries Sheriff Court. ...

Bellman's Auction House put a bell up for auction. With a name like Bellman you would have thought they would know something about bells :d Their Estimate was £100...........Just imagine the auctioneer looking around the room for his first bid. Do I hear £60 £50 who will start me off at...

i have a gollie wog at home very old believe to be approx 100 years old so i have been told does anyone know what value this possibly may be i have had it in my family for 35years now it is in good condition

David Dickinson, The Duke tries to buy a portrait of King Jame ll form John Nolan The Antique Man. Richard Madley of Dreweatt Neate Auction House looks on. The Antique Man Turned down ;) Davids kind offer. "I was also offered £8,000 by another dealer minutes before." The painting has now...

I would like to buy an original Matania - Southport by night. I have seen one on the web at $16k. Any idea what is a reasonable price? Or is it just as much fun to have a gicle print?

according to the Antiques Trade Gazette 24th June 2006 Lieutenant Colonal Banastre Tarleton one of the most notorious British Commander of the American Revolution returned home with an American Revolutionary War Flag from the 2nd regiment, continental light dragoons, captured in battle of...

Thanks spookster for the link PLEASE PRESS THE LINK BELOW AND NOT THE CENTRE OF YOUTUBE https://www.qlocal.co.uk/forum s/showthread.php?p=1065226#pos t1065226 at the end of the clip The Duke ;) says "put it here mate" :d

thanks to spookster :d

I have just unearthed one in the back garden,doesnt seem to damaged. can you tell me if it has any value????

Hi Vanny, What would a hard-backed, signed by J.K.Rowling, first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone be worth? It's never been read. We bought another and wrapped the signed one up. It is ( I hope ) legit as it was won in a well advertised (local) competition back in ? 1997...

If you have a story If you have a story relating to ANTIQUES.....why not post it on the these threads :D :D :D don't be shy :blush :blush :blush

I have had this item for a number of years, methinks it came from above a shop doorway somewhere, as the glass is thick (plate glass). The overall size is 58cm x 40cm. If it 'can' it be sold, what would be a fair price ?

Vanny, I have an old chair which belonged to my Grandmother, i have no idea of its origin or history. It is wooden with no arms, it has a high back and has scenes carved into it. If i was to bring it to your shop would you kindly look at it for me. Let me know when is best for you and i...

Southbys OPPOSE outlawing the chandelier bid in New York Under a bill recently presented to both the Senate and congress, sham or chandelier bids against the reserve would be prohibited. This is when the auctioneer pretends to receive bids from fictitious people to raise the bids.....some...

christie's premium hits 25% this change will take effect from 1st Sept 2007 so this means if you are the winning bid ,say for £1000 you will also have to pay £250 on top + vat on the £1000 and if you are the seller and the Item sold for £1000 you would have to pay £200 commission +...

David Dickinson in Town again.....WELL he is in Liverpool tomorrow 26th June2007 David will be at John Cranes auction house in Liverpool for the second part of his REAL DEAL show.; The Antique Man will be there to keep you informed lot by lot :d

I have got some old golf clubs which were my great grandads and he was a member of the hillside golf club, he still has score cards of his rounds. Is there any local dealers who could give me a valuation on these clubs and how much do golf clubs from around the 1920 cost. My Grandad then used...

THE APPRENTICE.......cumming soon. Starts Wednesday 25th July 2007 "WE NEED YOU".................... :confused:

James Lawrence Isherwood 1917-1988 What a shock............. Just as the trade thought Isherwood had reached it's peak, To day at Bonham's Auction House in Chester a bomb was dropped. lot 845 " Dartmouth" painted in 1964 the hammer came down at £6,200 inc. Commission and vat the total price...

Hi John,can you tell me what the differences are between the standard marks.We have a shamrock cream jug in work to sell for charity.Looking on the web I dont know what the differences are between the 3rd,4th and 5th.They look the same to me.The marking is black,but how do I pin point the year.We...

China is to ban the Export of all QING artefact's. That is items made before Circa 1911. The new rules will prohibit the export of any antiques that predate the end of the QING DYNASTY (1644-1911). but will the new rules curtail smuggling and close the loopholes that exist of pre. 1911 objects...

I've just found this in the shed. What is it and is it worth anything?

Online giant eBay is banning cross-border sales of ivory on all their web sites from the end of June 2007. sellers will only be allowed to list ivory items for sale in their own country according to the antique trade gazette

ANTIQUE BAROMETERS HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE FORTHCOMING EUROPEAN UNION BAN ON THE USE OF MERCURY Although manufacturers of scientific instruments will no longer be permitted to make new devices using mercury, the legislation includes an important clause giving a permanent exemption for...

We need your help in choosing which charity the money sgb raise will go to. It has been decided by the posters on this site that it should be a LOCAL charity. Please post your proposals on this thread and include the Reg. Charity...

how much is one worth? I have been told that they are rare and can be valuble is this correct? I have just bought one from my local charity shop it states that it is english pewter and is made by Slack and Barlow. it has the initials PB on itdoes that detract from its value?