Recent Questions by tonyaa33

I have a bronze elephant oil lamp. I'd like to know where it might have originated and what era it is from
JA: The Antiques Appraiser can help. You can also send photos once I've connected you. Does the lamp have a maker's mark or serial number?
Customer: no makers marks on the feet or inside the body it might have been a sand cast metal object
JA: What condition is the lamp in?
Customer: it's too old to have a serial number
JA: Is there anything else the Appraiser should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: it's either copper or bronze since it has a green patina

I have a a student ink well from 1820 that has been in my family the entire time. I'd like to seel it and am looking for an opinion on value.
JA: The Antiques Appraiser can help. You can also send photos once I've connected you. What condition is the item in?
Customer: Well used. It was a student's well back when quills were still used. I do have good photos.
JA: Is there anything else the Appraiser should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No, thank you.

I have a old skeleton key my mother and I found in our backyard over 45 years ago. I was hoping to get any information on it, like perhaps by the size if it would be a gate or jailers key. And of it's monetary value.
JA: The Antiques Appraiser can help. You can also send photos once I've connected you. What condition is the item in?
Customer: Great
JA: Is there anything else the Appraiser should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Looks as if it was made by a mold