Member Since July 30, 2008 , From Los Angeles , United States
About Deidre:

writer, curmudgeon, optimistic malcontent, studying appraisal and connoisseurship and working on a book on gemstones.


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Answered: Light green gemstone. I have a palest of green ...

There's no real way of knowing without taking a look at it. It could be a tourmaline, emerald, peridot, tsavorite garnet or many other options.

Answered: Value of Ansonia mantle clock circa 1882

It's impossible to give a good answer without more detail. The Ansonia clocks come in a wide range of styles and prices vary widely and a lot depends on materials used (porcelain, wood etc.) and ...

Answered: I have the opportunity to purchase a henri ple ...

It would be impossible to give an answer without examining the object. Is it a 3D relief or a flat tray? Bronze vases and sculptures by Henri Honore Ple can sell for upwards of $1,000. Trays in the ...

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That's great. I would definitely show it to an antique shop or auction house for an appraisal.

Answered: where can I finedout what a 1953 orignal litte ...

Is it a doll carriage? The Little Ricky dolls and outfits are still considered pretty collectible, after all, everyone still loves Lucy. The dolls have sold in the $100 to $200 range online. A lot ...

Answered: What is this mark on this antique?

The NSC initials stand for National Silver Company and the EPNS is electroplated nickel silver. This type of cutlery became popular during the Victorian era as a substitute for silver. I've seen lots ...

Answered: How do you refinish an antique chair?

In general if you want to remove all the old finish you need to use a chemical wood stripper to dissolve the old stain. After that you sand to create a smooth surface and then paint. Here's a good ...

Answered: How to tell if Antique Chinese carpet is wool or ...

Wool is thicker than silk so there are fewer knots per inch, the fibers also feel rougher. You can also remove a knot from the back and burn it. Silk smells terrible and quickly disintegrates into ...

Answered: Kestner #237

Is your Kestner #237 a vintage doll or a reproduction? Reproductions of the original styles are common. http://www.foreveryoursdolls.com/antique2.html Newer Kestner #237 dolls still sell on eBay for ...

Answered: How many limited edition decision points will be ...

A press release back in April said 1,000 copies http://crownpublishing.com/2010/04/25/press-release-decision-points-by-george-w-bush-to-be-published-by-crown-november-9-2010/

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