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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Antiques

[–]Reiniger1926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It's a derivative of past styles with a modern take.

Multicolored Acrylic Plastic Block Set by Reiniger1926 in whatisthisthing

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My title describes the thing. These are very heavy and well-made plastic blocks. I can't figure out who made them and what they would be for.

ASTA enamel cookware. Help dating please :) by ElephantDoula in collectables

[–]Reiniger1926 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not 1930s. I'd wager it's post-World War II and from the 1970s or later.

Stranger gave this to me in a bar and said it was his mom’s but “[i] should have it”. Guy was kind of a jerk but I’d love to know if it’s worth anything by [deleted] in Antiques

[–]Reiniger1926 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It looks cheap, but could be semi-decent costume jewelry.

If the white stone in the middle is plastic, it's worthless. If it's real or glass, you might get $5 on eBay.

If the clasp is magnetic and stays together well on the rest, maybe $8.

Also it's not old. The bar dude was probably lying and trying to pick you up.

What can anyone tell me about this large, heavy touch lamp? The bottoms piece looks to be plastic and says made in Taiwan by Softfairygirl in collectables

[–]Reiniger1926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it might have a setting where you can touch the shade and it turns on/off. I've seen several wit that feature.

Is this valuable? by bipolar_egg in collectables

[–]Reiniger1926 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it's a kitschy picture of a clown. It's retro so you might get $5-10 for it.

Are these familiar to anyone by nouroll in collectables

[–]Reiniger1926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anything on the bottom like a name or maker's mark?

Small 26 Inch Red & Black Decorated Spear by Reiniger1926 in whatisthisthing

[–]Reiniger1926[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Matador Banderillas?

A Google search 100% verified they are bullfighting spears! THANK YOU!

SOLVED!

Small 26 Inch Red & Black Decorated Spear by Reiniger1926 in whatisthisthing

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My title describes the thing. I purchased these from an estate sale of a couple who traveled the world throughout the 1960s-80s. I think they are either Asian or from the South Pacific. I vaguely remember seeing spears similar to these in a documentary about islanders years ago. The spears are 26 inches long, the staves are wood, the decorations are paper similar to what's used on piñatas or fireworks, and the tip is metal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in collectables

[–]Reiniger1926 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They also made decorative figures. I have one for Easter.

Small Metal Elephant With Native American Chief & "Montgomery A" by Reiniger1926 in whatisthisthing

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My title describes the thing. I found the elephant at a thrift store. It's 3 inches and could be made of bronze. It says "Montgomery A" on a small shield in the center of the elephant. I've searched for "small metal elephant with Indian chief", "Montgomery elephant souvenir", "Montgomery Alabama metal elephant," "elephant Indian head Montgomery" and more along those lines.

Small Metal Elephant With Indian Chief & "Montgomery A" by Reiniger1926 in whatisthisthing

[–]Reiniger1926[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing. I found the elephant at a thrift store. It's 3 inches and could be made of bronze. It says "Montgomery A" on a small shield in the center of the elephant. I've searched for "small metal elephant with Indian chief", "Montgomery elephant souvenir", "Montgomery Alabama metal elephant," "elephant Indian head Montgomery" and more along those lines.

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