AntiquesNavigator — Online Antique Stores | Tara Blackshire | Friends Activity https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/members/tara-blackshire/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Tara Blackshire's friends. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:56:12 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 94eb5a4b9f26fc3c231b81305a812c3e Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Padlock Appraisal in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/padlock-appraisal/#post-32326 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 18:42:41 +0000 Hello,

Excellent padlock! Winchester tools and padlocks are highly collectible. There are reproductions but I believe your Winchester antique padlock is the real deal.

Here are some examples of the same padlock that sold in the…Read more

]]> bceb6f8a03e37e60c28631f35894db00 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Need info on Paintings in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/need-info-on-paintings/#post-32309 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:38:34 +0000 Hello,

The painting of the ship at sea is by Hewett Jackson:

https://maksartgallery.com/products/listed-artist-hewett-jackson-1914-2007-seascape-large-oil-painting-on-canvas-2

Your painting is a copy…similar to this one:

https://www.brickalleyco.com/products/vintage-seascape-oil-painting-3

Your painting of the cows reminds me of paintings…Read more

]]> 22409b5e5a98aabef41bdfc44331ed91 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Brass rubbings in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/brass-rubbings/#post-32220 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:32:08 +0000 Brass rubbings were very popular during the Victorian period in England but still continue to this day. Brass rubbings are created by laying a sheet of paper on top of a monumental commemorative brass plaque commonly found in churches. I believe your rubbings are “positive” rubbings where the original “negative rubbing” was rubbed over with a…Read more

]]> 462b30a4afcb4173da009bcde71ee95b Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Art in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/art/#post-32114 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:31:12 +0000 I would estimate your Grouse with chicks Trapunto art work to be worth between $25-50 dollars.

Based on these past…Read more

]]> 8929853f95d5411abb57e284a64e0798 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Heavy brass floor lamp in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/heavy-brass-floor-lamp/#post-32104 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:38:06 +0000 Well, the last patent number is from 1940, so we know your heavy floor lamp is from 1940s to present! The last two patents show the inventor as Vermont Follet.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US2278720A/en

I believe Vermont Follet was born in 1898 and died in 1955…but the trail ends there (or it could be the wrong Vermont Follet).…Read more

]]> 234b10a5ca03c753d9be2cdd938ef97a Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Josef figurine value in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/josef-figurine-value/#post-32103 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:53:19 +0000 Hi brybancroft,

Josef Original – Bonnet Girl – approximate value $20-30…Read more

]]> ddb240cf3ef83403f1ab4738cecdc338 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic 1958 leslie's off the wall rag dolls in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/1958-leslies-off-the-wall-rag-dolls/#post-32102 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:29:26 +0000 Hello jgrissom61,

I believe your original off-the-wall rag doll from the 1950’s is worth between $75-100 dollars.

I based this appraisal on the following similar rag dolls currently for sale and some that sold in the…Read more

]]> 46131aead39364c167a03214ecafcf4a Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Value of these padlocks in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/value-of-these-padlocks/#post-32101 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:04:31 +0000 My dad got back to me on your Yale “The DH” railroad padlock. Condition is very important to collectors, since your padlock is in pretty rough condition, my dad believes its worth between $40-50 dollars.

I hope this helps!

]]> c28266832dfd3cb56fd2bf6edc79b00d Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Value of these padlocks in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/value-of-these-padlocks/#post-32100 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:13:47 +0000 Hi art.veino,

The Champion 6 lever / Miller padlock is very common…it’s worth between $20-50 dollars.

However, the Yale padlock marked “The DH” is a railroad padlock and worth a little bit more…let me check with my dad. He’s been collecting antique padlocks since the late 1970s.

Here is some provenance showing it’s a railroad…Read more

]]> 48d0427a6bf715c4cc4f7895a36556ae Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Hi, I cannot find any info on this lock in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/hi-i-cannot-find-any-info-on-this-lock/#post-31957 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:16:19 +0000 Wow, yes, that is a cool looking Yale padlock. You’re correct, it is very unusual and I haven’t seen one either. Your padlock is a pin-tumbler style lock that dates back to the ancient Egyptians. Modern pin tumbler padlocks were first invented in 1848 by Linus Yale and his son made some small…Read more

]]> ff0931d3c9a07dd564209d9236ac39fb Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Need info on Willar(d?) stove in the forum Antique Stoves https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/need-info-on-willard-stove/#post-31923 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:47:40 +0000 Hi Dan,

During the late 19th century there were dozens of antique stove manufacturers. I’m not familiar with the Willard model no 25. However, it probably looked very similar to these models shown in these advertisements from that…Read more

]]> 05027552069f4be6d9aa27f39d5df8f7 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Hank Adams design #9435 in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/hank-adams-design-9435/#post-31922 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:36:56 +0000 “Art is in the eye of beholder” — E.A. Bucchianeri

Your Hand Adams vase is a one of a kind (or 1 in 50) and really the only way to know how much it’s worth is to put it up for sale and ask for offers.

Using past sales as as…Read more

]]> 8c4d3185ac53f3d8f67dc86453f979ec Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Aprox 1500 post cards in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/aprox-1500-post-cards/#post-31921 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:20:19 +0000 Hi jessicamaeswink,

Thank you for writing in! Based on the following searches:

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/common-price-guide.php?searchresults=yes&rpp=100&s1st=lot&operator=and&s2=&cat=Post+Cards&Search=Submit

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-1459013/excellent-antique-vintage-us-postcard-lot-1000-pcs.html

I would estimate your post…Read more

]]> 4279a52fa36359c69ae3f73c72668ffa Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Antique milk glass serving bowl in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/antique-milk-glass-serving-bowl/#post-31662 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:46:42 +0000 Hi Swiegels,

I believe your piece is from the early to mid twentieth century. I’m not even certain it’s milk glass and it might be porcelain.

How to identify milk glass

A little history about milk glass:

https://www.txantiquemall.com/vintage-milk-glass/

In my opinion your serving dish is worth between $10-20 dollars.

Here is an example of…Read more

]]> aa4cd4aad193187dff2dff3d231b1976 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic 16th century vintage jewlrey in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/16th-century-vintage-jewlrey/#post-31659 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 20:17:07 +0000 Need photos or more info.

]]> a812e018ca435e090eb2f9802fcfb13e Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Floral basket on pedestal capodimonte in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/floral-basket-on-pedestal-capodimonte/#post-31658 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 20:16:29 +0000 Hi Patti,

Beautiful capo-di-monte pedestal! I did some research and I was surprised by the pricing. Here are some similar…Read more

]]> cb2d0490c35ef7d95f440bd362c507f2 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Please help me price this 1818 hanyu padlock thank you in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/please-help-me-price-this-1818-hanyu-padlock-thank-you/#post-31656 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:04:14 +0000 Hi BigTMoney3000,

I’ve got some bad news for you. Your padlock is very modern and appears to be a bicycle padlock. The shackle is large and would fit around a bike wheel. Similar padlocks that sold in the past are…Read more

]]> fcccae55f616f7bac3848fd9ea665703 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Vintage military Ingersoll high security pad lock in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/vintage-military-ingersoll-high-security-pad-lock/#post-31544 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 02:32:48 +0000 I believe you high security US Ingersoll Rand padlocks are worth around $400-500 dollars, based on this search:

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/mobile/antique-price-guides.php?searchresults=yes&s=Ingersoll+&operator=and&s2=&cat=Antique+Padlocks&Search=Submit

]]> 0c7dbc8c23f6b9f0a17e58b3f4fc164a Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Needham Veall & Tyzack carving set in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/needham-veall-tyzack-carving-set/#post-31396 Thu, 26 May 2022 01:31:54 +0000 Needham, Veall & Tyzack ran from 1879 to 1919 (that exact name), so your set falls between those dates. You can read more of the company history here:

https://www.hawleysheffieldknives.com/n-fulldetails.php?val=t&kel=422

The set appears to be chrome plated steel and I don’t see any visible markings that say otherwise. I believe your knife set…Read more

]]> f6ebcbd8b5c9ae54b455e7fe79cc5033 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Age & Info on 2 Locks in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/age-info-on-2-locks/#post-31296 Sun, 22 May 2022 17:54:59 +0000 Hi Jumar,

Your Corbin padlock is from the 1920s and is worth between $50-75 dollars. Here are some similar examples that sold in the…Read more

]]> 4019d9a83d32c1b3fbd596be1ab0dbd0 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Old Padlocks in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/old-padlocks/#post-31044 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:31:07 +0000 Hi Mehowa8,

Those are pretty common padlocks. They’re worth between $5-15 dollars each.

I hope this helps.

Tim

]]> 3dca2575e2fcecbc4ee53c0aa14437ff Tim Manasterski changed their profile picture https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/activity/p/36084/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:36:33 +0000 0 d1e767de570b644b5f25eb022932c19f Tim Manasterski replied to the topic I am in need of an appraisal on this antique. in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/i-am-in-need-of-an-appraisal-on-this-antique/#post-30578 Sat, 27 Nov 2021 22:25:22 +0000 I’m not convinced it’s a candle holder…I think it might be candy dish. However, I was unsuccessful in finding the same old candle holder/candy dish, but this is the closest item I could find:

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-1860166/vintage-italian-cut-crystal-compote-candy-dish-with-brass-pedestal.html

Based on this one item, I would…Read more

]]> 99f164a66cd1d16aaf11adba104ef28e Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Appraisal Needed 4 Unknown Lighter in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/appraisal-needed-4-unknown-lighter/#post-30576 Sat, 27 Nov 2021 22:05:09 +0000 It looks like 80s styling to me…Here are a few similar lighters that sold in the…Read more

]]> fa0f1af0246b143180a8b76a5aaa6f64 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Nurnberger Trichter Silver Pocket Knife in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/nurnberger-trichter-silver-pocket-knife/#post-30575 Sat, 27 Nov 2021 21:56:37 +0000 That’s a old pocket knife! Here’s a similar one that the owner claims to be from the early 1900s:

http://www.timepassagesnostalgia.com/&pm=0&searchkeywords=Pocket+Knife&sin=8681

I really don’t know how old your pocket knife, but early 1900s seems reasonable. Here’s the exact same pocket knife that sold for $225 in the…Read more

]]> ec72202fe0b9a9174cf7b7c4bfc80e76 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic HENRI TOULOUSE LAUTREC RARE EARLY 20TH C FRENCH LITHOGRAPH PRINT in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/henri-toulouse-lautrec-rare-early-20th-c-french-lithograph-print/#post-30547 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:04:43 +0000 Pricing on this lithograph print are all over the place, but it’s a print so it’s always best to remember it’s reproducible at will.

My best guess would be your print is worth between $50-100, similar to this one for…Read more

]]> eeb5ab51777d300311d32b87646705c2 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Oil painting in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/oil-painting/#post-30533 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 23:03:05 +0000 The artist “lampson” isn’t a well known name. However, it’s a fairly good oil painting. Here are a few similar ones (very similar style!) with the same type brush strokes and the same theme (eiffel tower / paris street impressionist scene) currently for…Read more

]]> 4a348cc043ddf63f34d833884ea6e01a Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Antique Clipper Ship 1853 in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/antique-clipper-ship-1853/#post-30532 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:47:18 +0000 Well, your antique clipper ship model is in pretty rough shape…if you’d like to purchase another one, here’s one currently for sale for $38…Read more

]]> 215005287df9998487076c33acb62537 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic frost cutlery paul "bear" bryant Feb. 3, 1986 hall of fame knife in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/frost-cutlery-paul-bear-bryant-feb-3-1986-hall-of-fame-knife/#post-30191 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:30:54 +0000 Frost cutlery started out in 1969. Here is a great page with some history of the company:

http://www.onlyknives.com/category/brand/frost-cutlery/

You probably already know, but Paul William “Bear” Bryant was an American college football player and coach. Some consider him the greatest football coach of all time.

I think your Frost Cutlery…Read more

]]> 6a32ba091d454254d8e366bc0d54ad9a Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Ice pick in the forum Coca Cola Collecting https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/ice-pick/#post-29392 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 20:50:16 +0000 Your Coca Cola ice pick is pretty common (even in the box). It’s worth between $30-40…Read more

]]> 3528f179e88d35b61943787fef8ab849 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Appraisal Needed for Collection of Handcuffs & Padlocks in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/appraisal-needed-for-collection-of-handcuffs-padlocks/#post-29328 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:55:07 +0000 The Pacific Union padlock is worth around $100 by itself:

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-1842291/antique-union-pacific-railroad-padlock.html

So maybe $300-600 is a better estimate.

]]> e5d3bafcf52b4f9e127e34e40b054ab5 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Appraisal Needed for Collection of Handcuffs & Padlocks in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/appraisal-needed-for-collection-of-handcuffs-padlocks/#post-29325 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:46:42 +0000 I don’t see any locks or restraints in your collection that are super rare. I estimate the collection to be worth between $250-500 dollars.

]]> 63b6395aa4546761245609406ead9529 Tim Manasterski started the topic Clay vase appraisal needed in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/clay-vase-appraisal-needed/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:14:20 +0000 f41a6b802ebec0d6cd3dfb9482752879 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic antique tilton mcfarland lock maker 37 in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/antique-tilton-mcfarland-lock-maker-37/#post-29041 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:02:25 +0000 This is a very interesting piece. I’ve never seen it before and I’ve seen a lot of padlocks! My dad could give you a better idea of value, but I would say in the $100-400 dollar range, but it could be substantially more. My dad is actually attending the Indy antique lock show right now and won’t be back until next week. When he gets back, I’ll…Read more

]]> 17ade8cdaf654da8df9ec27a1f6316b3 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Help needed to identify locks in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/help-needed-to-identify-locks/#post-29040 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:57:19 +0000 REO is Russell and Erwin Company. They made some really nice hardware! That dates your door lock between 1846 and 1902 when the company merged with P&F Corbin lock company.

Here’s a good link to read more about Russell &…Read more

]]> d8fcef4297a458f2b94a2da42be11d7f Tim Manasterski replied to the topic need info on lock in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/need-info-on-lock/#post-29028 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:56:12 +0000 The first one is smokehouse padlock. Very common. $5-15 dollars.

The 2nd one is Scandinavian padlock. If the bottom has a star, it’s more valuable, but either way collectible. $40-100 dollars.…Read more

]]> f6e19241fd4f4c8c4a65329b9162049e Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Jennifer in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/jennifer/#post-29027 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:51:39 +0000 It’s a fairly common padlock used by the US military from the 1970s to present. They typically sell in the $20-30 dollar range. Here are a couple…Read more

]]> 1c0333371a689e47c33eafc10487cf72 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Jennifer in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/jennifer/#post-29024 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:34:00 +0000 photos in JPEG format

]]> 75bb1628228f1f749a3bcbeaeb10d4df Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Need help with this in the forum Antique Padlocks Collectors https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/need-help-with-this/#post-28622 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:15:52 +0000 Hi gbeilstein7,

That’s a very common “smokehouse” padlock. They typically sell in the $10-60 dollar range.

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/common-price-guide.php?searchresults=yes&rpp=100&s1st=smokehouse&operator=and&s2=&cat=Antique+Padlocks&Search=Submit

]]> 6344323a0d28ac4aa9502959acd0142c Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Jewelry antique in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/jewelry-antique/#post-28161 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:28:39 +0000 Most precious metal jewelry is marked with distinct markings to designate the precious metal content. For instance, sterling silver would be marked 925, STG SILVER, STG SIL or just the word STERLING. Your marking is probably a markers mark, but there are literally 10s of thousands of markers throughout the years, so unless it’s a famous one, the…Read more

]]> 9667f595cf86d6ced45d6d569a6e132b Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Rodolfo Dubarry signed Low leg Coffee Table in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/rodolfo-dubarry-signed-low-leg-coffee-table/#post-28145 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:51:31 +0000 I would estimate the value of your Rodolfo Dubarry brass coffee table to be in the $4000-6000 dollar range.

It’s a very rare and unusual piece!

I based this appraisal on this google…Read more

]]> 353042d071d7e1e30e91516a3e918939 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Gold colored double bladed Antique pocket knife. in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/gold-colored-double-bladed-antique-pocket-knife-2/#post-28144 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:46:03 +0000 I believe your embossed brass pocket knife with a cougar and eagle on it is worth between $10-20 dollars. Here are similar pocket knives that sold in the past in that price…Read more

]]> 31a3db3dbc2ccac79c3fbbd0f5462839 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Hutschenreuther Elk pieces in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/hutschenreuther-elk-pieces/#post-28143 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:33:40 +0000 I believe your Rodgers & Sons knife is worth between $200-400 dollars. Like you said, it’s not in the best condition, otherwise it would be worth quite a bit more. Here is the data that I based this appraisal…Read more

]]> 9b7a174d9bc490dc9de4f19f8e05d547 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Seneca stemware? in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/seneca-stemware/#post-28141 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:16:45 +0000 The Seneca Glassware company started in 1891 in Seneca Ohio. In 1896 they moved the company to Morgantown West Virginia, but kept the name.

Seneca Glassware company history

The Seneca glassware company was famous for their etched glassware, so your glassware could very well be made by Seneca. The company boasted of having over 1,000 cut glass…Read more

]]> fdb0d75abcb3fa71d1563280457815f7 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Antique map - Norfolk, England in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/antique-map-norfolk-england/#post-28140 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:46:56 +0000 I believe your map is worth between £35.00 and £45.00 or $43-56 dollars.

Here are similar maps for sale in that price r…Read more

]]> 16234236c192751eb3e26fe2e02c0218 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic War medals in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/war-medals/#post-27924 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:24:16 +0000 World War II medals range in price from thousands of dollars to 10s of dollars:

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/common-price-guide.php?searchresults=yes&rpp=100&s1st=medal&operator=and&s2=&cat=World+War+II&Search=Submit

It’s common not to want to sell them too, because they usually have sentimental value.

Your photo is pretty rough, I…Read more

]]> 5dfb1bd1a07dca231f6e5ec05da9d5f9 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic War medals in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/war-medals/#post-27923 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:24:15 +0000 World War II medals range in price from thousands of dollars to 10s of dollars:

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/common-price-guide.php?searchresults=yes&rpp=100&s1st=medal&operator=and&s2=&cat=World+War+II&Search=Submit

It’s common not to want to sell them too, because they usually have sentimental value.

Your photo is pretty rough, I…Read more

]]> f915e2144450703d0e50cb60cb9ead7a Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Can you tell me about this painting please in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/can-you-tell-me-about-this-painting-please/#post-27605 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:40:23 +0000 Hi Kristi,

I’m definitely not an expert on art, but I think your oil painting looks pretty amateurish. The contrast and lighting on the clothing is very plain. The brush strokes are in a very “painterly” style, but I don’t see anything special about the ambiance of the painting.

That being said, art is all in the eye of the beholder, and the…Read more

]]> f3a9493010947a14b2ca490e5cbc1ad5 Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Heavy, Carved Antique Couch and 2 chair set in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/heavy-carved-antique-couch-and-2-chair-set/#post-27119 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:28:50 +0000 It’s a shame we don’t value beautiful art work but instead let fashion dictate our desires. I think your mother’s furniture is wonderful, the pattern on the upholstery is somewhat dated, but the carvings are fantastic and the furniture seems in excellent condition.

I’m not sure the style, my guess would be baroque. I would think you can find…Read more

]]> a5675571b54f135616d32207a72b5eac Tim Manasterski replied to the topic Vintage Portable Solid Teak Dry Bar in the forum Free Antique Appraisals https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/forums/topic/vintage-portable-solid-teak-dry-bar/#post-27114 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:23:58 +0000 Teak furniture is very robust and some what of a status symbol. Teak also unusually commands high prices. Based on the following, I would estimate the value of your Teak dry bar in the $1500-2500 dollar…Read more

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