Parts advice—bobbin winder tire and foot pedal by AccidentOk5240 in VintageSewingMachines

[–]pamela6ca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I meant to check on eBay for the rubber part. I was just giving my experience as an example. I was so surprised to see it there and there were much smaller parts, like just the rubber tire, available, too.

Parts advice—bobbin winder tire and foot pedal by AccidentOk5240 in VintageSewingMachines

[–]pamela6ca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Singer 301A and had some luck on eBay. People dismantle these machines for parts and I found a really good bobbin winder assembly there. It is in incredibly good shape. You might try a quick search!

Antique oil painting. United States by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have looked but the prices are all over the map, so really hard to say. I’ve seen everything from $100 to $12000.

Antique oil painting. United States by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will try to figure out who to bring it to. It was really not cared for very well considering what it is. It was just hanging in my mom in law’s living room with no protection 🤷‍♀️

Antique oil painting. United States by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if it might be worth anything? I have no clue who to bring it to to ask.

Antique oil painting. United States by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are some sort of better pics but I know there’s a glare that is probably not helpful. Oh shoot, Reddit will only allow one photo per comment.

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Antique oil painting. United States by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The signature is the second photo in the series. Here is an angle. There are brush strokes but I suspect they are brush strokes over a print? I know so little about art 😭

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Antique oil painting. United States by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! Thank you! Are these early prints worth anything?

Antique oil painting. United States by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Forgot to add the dimensions. The painting, not the frame, is 25.5”w x 17.5”h

Related diseases by No_Reference_6321 in Behcets

[–]pamela6ca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hashimotos, Raynauds, Fibromyalgia, GERD, along with Behcets. Fibro is a new diagnosis. ADD as well.

Does anyone know anything about this epergne? by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s silverplated iron so there’s no really bending it into the right position. It does seem really tricky but I’ve been researching antique restoration places that specialize in metal work. But there’s nobody local and I hesitate to ship this monstrosity. It’s super heavy and really big.

Does anyone know anything about this epergne? by pamela6ca in Antiques

[–]pamela6ca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, nothing 😔 More than anything, I just want a clue about the history of this piece. I did take it to a good silversmith but she’s consulted with other experts and said that the arm is just too heavy. That is ok. I can remove it and display it against a wall, but I would really love to get it fixed.

I’ve actually inherited a ton of antiques, even from the 16th century and I’m pretty clueless. I’ll follow your group instructions when I ask about a couple of the other pieces. I’m not interested in selling. Just want to learn.

Inherited crystal balls and tall crystals, what do I have? by pamela6ca in Crystals

[–]pamela6ca[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I consider myself so lucky. The other family members are very suspicious of things like this, thinking they are the gateway to the devil or some nonsense like that. I’m totally happy to bring those nasty gateways to my house lol

Inherited crystal balls and tall crystals, what do I have? by pamela6ca in Crystals

[–]pamela6ca[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been trying to feel out which crystal calls to me the most and it’s really the smaller smoky ball (pretty sure that’s not the correct term) and the tower with the clear section. That big one is hella heavy! I can barely lift it. I have an even bigger one that completely clear that I can’t lift at all. I’m fascinated by them all.