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Wondering if anyone can help me with this brass magnifier. It had no markings and the handle is made of an odd wood or shell. Came from an antique shop in Florida. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I'm really not sure at all what this is and I know there's a good chance if anyone can identify it, it will be someone here.. It is quite old and I'm guessing a couple hundred years by the patina. The gauge of the metal is heavy. It appears to probably be a part of something larger. The...

I recently purchased a few items from an estate sale and thought I would check to see if anyone recognized this Makers Mark. I never buy silver or plated silver but this item just kind of caught my eye. Anyhow, any information you can share would be greatly appreciated.

I ventured to an auction down the street and bought more then i had planed like normal. i found this and i can not figure out who made it. if you have any more info on this then i do please help me out. [/ATTACH]

Not sure what to expect from the site. It's really nice that a forum exists for collectors/ hunters. What's the rarest treasure that tops your list?

OLD Jewelry! Silver Bracelet found at Home that dates back to 1800's Definitely the oldest piece of Jewelry I ever found. Sterling Silver Bracelet Found with a Garrett Ace 350 metal detector. (Possibly Victorian?) Nice condition, It looks complete, bracelet is marked "sterling,"unsure of the...

I would really like to know more about this key. It seems to be impossible(for me; the inexperienced researcher) to find out anything. My grandmother said I could have it; along with many others in the garage. Such a sweet lady. About three inches long. Non-hollow barrel. Engraving "RVE o" on...

Anyone out there know how old or what century this Axe and Hammer were from? The both look antique especially the axe. Any info would be great! I tested it with a magnet and it does stick to both.

New member here. I really like bottle digging but it's kind of a drag driving 1.5 hours just to go do it. Was wondering if anyone knows of any that are on land you can dig on in and around the capital region of NY. I'm in Saratoga county. Just send me a messege if you know. I'm willing to...

CHINESE VASE? VALUE? Hey there everyone, Just thought I'd introduce myself, as I'm a new member and this is my very first post! How exciting... So anyway, I picked this vase up a few years back in some musty, old cellar. Unlike myself, my fiance thinks it's hideous and has no value. I assume...

Hey! I'm completely new to this site, but was hoping that I might could get some insight on a bottle that we found. From the research that I've done, I know, for a fact, that it is Duraglas. The insignia on the bottle is the logo from the company. The number to the left is a '4', the number...

I am struggling to assess the value of this vase. It is 12" tall without the lid, 14" with. It has a beautiful painted depiction of men overlooking a tapestry of a tree, under a flowered tree. Colors are focused on burnt reds, tans, and yellows. Excellent condition. The bottom is marked with a...

I have had this around for awhile now. I thought it was really cool, but couldnt ever figure out what it was. I thought it was for a tea-candle, but not idea how to get one in there, or how to light it. I'm trying to post it on Ebay to see if I can get something for it. In the meantime, anyone...

I was on a hike in my woods and following a small creek looking for cool rocks to take home. I spotted a glass bottle buried under the mud in the creek. I picked it up, brought it home, and now I am trying to figure out what it is and when it is from. On the bottom it says the following...

Hi. I am hoping you can help me with this. I came across what looks like Antique Flatware. This flatware has no markings on it. I did take it to a jewler and had it tested to see if it was silver. They did a stone test? They rubbed the flatware on a black stone it made a white mark then...

Hey Gang, I found an old knapsack that appears to be an original from the Civil War. Any opinions, based on your experience and knowledge? I'd love any feedback. Real or Fake? -Civil War Geek Fl.

Can anyone tell me about the history of this type of Tin pitcher? Notice the hand soldering of this piece. I believe the lip area was handmade. Aproximately 3" wide, front to back. 5" tall. I'm not sure where it came from in the U.S., or how old it is. Let me know, if you have any knowledge on...

I found this motorcycle toy and am trying to discover who made it and the year. There are no words or numbers on it for identification. I found it metal detecting on a farm in Illinois. Other toy cars where found dating from the 1950s - 1970s in the same area. Thanks! I can't find anything...

Atwood's Bitter bottle without "Formerly made" I found these three Atwood's Bitters bottles that do not say, "Formerly made" on them, unlike most that say, "Formerly Made By". Any ideas on them would be great. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=901584&d=1384819222...

I was metal detecting and thought, "It would cool to find a Native American artifact." Then I looked down and saw a strange stone that appeared to be worked on a while back. The place I was metal detecting had Native Americans living there, and is named after Native Americans. Anyway, do you...

Tonight I was digging in the 1870s-1890s trash pit in my yard and found these ornate bottles. They have no brand names on them. I'm wondering what they are ???. I'm not planning on selling them, but what are they worth?

Hello, Can anyone help me, if it excist, to some old maps of Hispaniola where I can find the Castillian strongholds because some research i do for the moment. Thanks in advance.

Today I was looking through my metal detecting find bin and came across this. I remembered finding it at a 200+ year old cellar hole site about a quarter mile away from the cellar hole. It's iron but rang with iron discriminated. Today I found it in my find bin and noticed small "S" then a "W"...

ANy thoughts? It looks like a wooden box/book with a carving on the inside. wedding scene? catholic? thanks!

Today I pulled this out at about 9'' with the T2 Se. I think it is some kind button. Do you know what it is? Thanks,

I was looking through my bin of finds today and found a button that said Levistrauss a co. I looked online and could not find this variety Vintage Levi's Jeans Guide - Buttons. Any thoughts on what era it's from? Thanks,

I was detecting in the same woods that produced a colonial flat button, and found a necklace with a style that I have never seen. On Google I could not find a single necklace with that style. Right now I really want to know about the necklace. The main part of the necklace is fairly heavy and...

I got a bag of brass buttons at a yard sale and these are some of them. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Actually, I picked up this brass pot in a metal recycling shop as it looked old and I thought it could fetch me some bucks. But, I'm not aware of the era it belonged to or whats the price value of it. So, it would be very helpful if you guys have any info on it. ??????

I found this fishing lure at a yard sale and thought it was really old. I threw it up on EBay, but after doing so, I realized that if it's old, it's worth a LOT more than I put it up for. Can someone tell me if this is worth more than I have it posted for please. The link to images is HERE!

I found this .45 caliber bullet on the Santa Fe Trail in Southwest Kansas. Anyone know who can identify this? I heard that left twist rifiling is not as common as right twist. This could be old or new because the .45 caliber is still in use. Any experts out there?

I have this really old cast iron toy for auction on ebay. I'm not sure much about it other than it is really old and the cop is removable from the motorcycle. I believe the starting bid is lower than it is worth but I would like to sell it. It would be great for any antique toy collector. Here...

It looks like half man, half beast type thing. He has small horns and an enlogated face. What is he called? 4" tall What time period do you think?

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I came across this at an estate sale. I'm not sure if it's as old as it looks or not. It is signed by the artist on the back: C. Costa 92. Do you guys think this is 1892, 1992, or maybe even just a number of manufacture? Any info would help. I'm selling it on EBay without even knowing what it...

hello! My name is Katerina I did city exploration,spelestology and treasure hunting(i had metal detector,but dont remember brand) from 1996 I moved to Michigan in 2008 and have no company or friends who would be interested in it I like creating,so i do a lot of crafting using stuff i found...

When I opened the box containing this chain mesh mess, I could not figure out :dontknow:what it was supposed to be. The blob of tarnished fine chain mail, a bell shaped cap, little rings, and a twisted band was filthy and mangled. With a hopeless sigh, I feared it would most likely end up in the...

OLD "dancing couple" button found under a torn down school built in the 1800's Does anyone have an idea on the age and origin of this button? Thanks!

Dear all, my great grandfather bought this vase in Indonesia 100 years ago. The entire vase is engraved and tells some kind of story. If anyone knows anything, then please let me know. Thank you all in advance. Aram Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Dear all, An old chess board made by hand. Made out of different types of wood. No paint was used. Can anyone tell me anything else? Thanks Aram