antique

hi. i have this old bell. dont really know much about it? it says on the back NO.98 TOP P&E MFC CO NEW BRITAIN CT USA PAT'D AUG 1 1931........can somebody help me identify it plz? thanks

Does anyone happen to know about Steam Locomotive Bells? I have this bell that I got from an estate sale, and I have no idea about how to get it priced/sell it. Can someone point me in the right direction?

I found it at a small antique shop, it is a small half-frosted cube with gold-leaf etchings on it. The etchings seem to be of Chinese origin. The cube is very rough, and seems to be hand carved. It was an a relatively old silk lined box when I purchased it. Sorry the photo is not the clearest...

Antique Whiting and Davis Mesh purse, I haven't seen one like this before, need help I came across this late 20's early 30's Whiting and Davis enameled mesh purse but I am having trouble finding a similar one. I hope it's a good thing but I can't find any others that have the additional flap...

Need help identifying Kerosene Lamp? that's been converted/electrified Hello, I recently started looking into collecting antique and vintage lamps, a subject I know nothing about yet, so any info will be much appreciated! I got two of these lamps yesterday, they appear to be old kerosene lamps...

Hello there, I am new to this site and I hope that I am doing this correctly. I used to dig up old outhouses with my grandfather and this is one of the things we dug up in PA. I had did some looking online and I believe it is a liquor bottle of some sorts and maybe from the Glenshaw bottle...

I picked up this brass letter postal box at a garage sale today for $5.00. It appears to be missing a knob or key lock to open the door and another part towards the lower end of box. The box stands close to 12" in height. It was made by the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. in New Britain, Conn. USA. Does...

well...i inherited this set (not these 2 only the set is bigger) but i don't know what /who was the factory that made them... (i don't know why but when i uploaded the pictures the order got messd up...the order is 02, 08,09,10,11,12,14 and 17) The soup plate has the marking with the sword with...

I found this old tea pot made of copper ..been told its turkish design I was wondering if anyone knows if its authentic or if i have a possible imitation on my hands...? Also any information at all would be nice... (i'm going to post more stuff soon too) Thanks I have attacthed a copy of a...

Hello everyone, today, 7-29-12, I found my first flat button in Vermont. I looked at the makers mark and couldn't find anything online about it, I hope someone on here could help me out? I would also like to know the date. Thanks.

Hi I have a bit on this antique maller / hammer I found on ebay, and am wondering if anyone can help me date it or get more info on it? The seller has kind of a weak description. Any help is appreciated. Antique Early American Wood Mallet Hammer Tool Old Vintage Farm Primitive Decor | eBay...