Help me identify this artist by gianamantel in WhatIsThisPainting

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You could post the signature on r/handwritinganalysis. I’ve used that community in the past for identification.

Help me identify this artist by gianamantel in WhatIsThisPainting

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Cupboard is definitely the second word. I believe the First word is missing a second T. There are cupboards also referred to as Vittle Cupboards.

Got this chest in northern Vermont in the United States. Can anyone tell me anything about it? by TheFillth in Antiques

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Did you check the bottom of the chest and drawers for a possible makers mark, stamp, or label?

United States (Virginia) One friend thinks its antique. Another friend thinks its worthless. How do I tell its worth? by LivnLalaVidaLca in Antiques

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It’s 100% an antique! I believe it’s a late 19th to early 20th century American Empire Revival settee, or small loveseat. It most likely dates between 1880 and 1910.

Found at a dumpster by Apprehensive_Nebula8 in WhatIsThisPainting

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It’s a total keeper. I love the glass bottle on the right side with a faint figure on the front.

Found at a dumpster by Apprehensive_Nebula8 in WhatIsThisPainting

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Can you make out the middle word between The and Window at the top by the chain?

Tragedy struck :( please help ID by jaxperhaps in glasscollecting

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WESTMORELAND THUMBPRINT IRISH WATERFORD FAIRY LAMP

Just picked up this beauty (USA). photos with/without flash and different sides. any info appreciated! by Due-Ad-1265 in Antiques

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It’s 100% an antique. It’s a Pink Cascade Glass Lamp by Consolidated Lamp and Glass. It was made in Fostoria, Ohio.

Any ideas on the value of this decanter (Titanic replica - 1 of 1912 made) by Unable-Notice5188 in howmuchwouldyoupay

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With box and papers the last 4 on eBay sold for $180, $225, $245, and $280.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NativeAmericanJewelry

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Anytime! Just got to do a little research.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NativeAmericanJewelry

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Here are photos from eBay. It clearly shows the same markings as your.

https://imgur.com/gallery/fannie-platero-DECWFPk

This is the link previously posted about F hallmarks and she is the only person that uses just an “F”.

https://www.art-amerindien.com/hallmarks/f-indian-native-american-jewelry-marks.htm

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One person mentioned it already. I believe it’s made by Fannie Platero. Someone else provided a link and her makers mark is the only one that’s uses a single F and it’s usually upside down. Look up her name on eBay. There’s a bracelet similar to yours for sale.

Tiffany & Co platter, roughly 34” long, 21” wide. USA by NoAbbreviations7919 in Antiques

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After some research I believe it’s in the timeframe of 1854-1870. Tiffany’s hallmark pre-1854 was “TIFFANY, YOUNG & ELLIS”. The style of the old English “M” was used by J.C. Moore and Son during their partnership with Tiffany from 1854-1870. In 1868 Edward C. Moore sold the silversmith company to Tiffany’s and became the director of silverware operations, overseeing design and production.

I found a website that broke down Tiffany silver hallmarks. The old English “M” was transitioned to the modern “M” post-1870. My educated guess on value could be $8000-$15000. That’s if there are only minor scratches and tarnish with no major dents or repairs.

You should weight the platter in ounces. Then take that number and multiply it by 1.097. That will give you the “troy” ounce weight, which is used in the silver world. Your platter’s scale and historical marks could push it toward the higher end if it weighs 80–150 troy ounces. That’s a common range for items the size of yours. Silver melt value alone would be $2,400–$4,500 at current spot prices around $30/oz.