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Group where you learn about Antiques. I was a dealer for 40 years and willing to share my knowledge and wish you to share yours. Some serious collectors have more knowledge on there collections than any one else. and could teach all of us.

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Welcome

I was a dealer for 40 years and am willing to share what knowledge I have. I will tell you that most dealers will not. For years I educated my collectors as to not waste there money on repro. and h... | posted by gatemate
3 replies - last reply: "Thanks for the invite, looking... more" ~ crochetmom
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New Site

I will be posting some interesting facts and information every day on antiques Hopefully it will be informative and interesting. I will do my best and will try and answer any questions you might ha... | posted by gatemate
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Appraisals

All I can do is give you a educated guess. For a true appraisal It must be tangible All I CAN DO is give you a recommendation to have it appraised Hopefully over time I can educate you and you can ... | posted by gatemate
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Just checking

Any one out there reading this? Please post here? | posted by gatemate
5 replies - last reply: "I have know idea why I can't get... more" ~ gatemate
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Vaseline Glass

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Vaseline Glass

Uranium glass was once made into tableware and household items, but fell out of widespread use when the availability of uranium to most industries was sharply curtailed during the Cold War. Most su... | posted by gatemate
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Ivory, bone or plastic?

A sure way to tell if it is plastic is to touch it with a hot needle. If it melts of course it is plastic, In bleach bone will get lighter, Ivory will not. . | posted by gatemate
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3 replies - last reply: "Yes, thank you to all our VETS!! " ~ gmom
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New member and new moderator

Welcome funnygurl65. Super having you on board. | posted by gatemate