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So I had this piece for awhile, I posted in a fossil forum about it being burnt petrified or fo fossilized wood. I started to look at it again and began to notice that it had some translucency. I then wet it and began to take more pics. The smooth side of this piece has a crazy green opal like...

Looking at this specimen found in the Mississippi in MN it appears to have mineralized and turned to rock. Heavy for the size, also appears it’s hollowed from what I could see through one slit in the middle. Also wondering what the black staining is?

Help identify! I just bought this sideboard from FB marketplace, and wonder if anyone has seen a similar piece. It’s two pieces and the top lifts open to reveal hand stenciled paper lining. There are square pegs and dovetails along with very old-looking round nails. The key and lock do work, but...

Hi I found this on the beach in North Cornwall It measures 4 ft X 6 inches X 1.5 inches, it is heavy like oak and has been drying out since April time this year. Can anyone tell me what it is ?

I noticed this old egg crate while moving my car and decided it had to get into my trunk! Alas, it isn't from my state, but it was still pretty nifty. Thing is, I'd like it to go to a new home but have no experience with this type of advertising. Not sure how it would hold up in a large box...

Hi all! My name is Justin. I am a novice at all of this. I make custom pens in my little shop and have been trying to craft more meaningful, beautiful and unique custom pens. I've attached an example. I am trying to find salvaged shipwreck wood from older wrecks, documented if possible. I...

I think this might be an olive pick because I can't think of anything else it could be. :icon_scratch: Any guesses?

Maybe one of you can tell me something about this item. I'm 99% sure it is made of balsa. It came out of a place I have been picking. Great Grandpa was a WWI veteran. Grandpa was a WWII veteran. This was found with some of the Grandpa items. Was wondering if it was possibly a kit that was...

My dad and I have a spot we like to go to where we find a ton of Septarian Nodules as well as these yellow rocks. We can't figure out what these are, as they sort of look like wood, but they're the wrong color to be petrified wood and are fragile and like to crumble apart if you're not careful...

My dad and I have a spot we like to go to where we find a ton of Septarian Nodules as well as these yellow rocks. We can't figure out what these are, as they sort of look like wood, but they're the wrong color to be petrified wood and are fragile and like to crumble apart if you're not careful...

I found this in the nv desert in a wash wall it was bout 20 ft under dirt it's bout 4 in long n 2 in wide n bout 2 in tall I was gonna take it to unlv to thier rock identify but it's summer n no classes till mid September so I really wood like someone to b able to look at it so if u no n e one...

Hey gang! My wife and I bought our property about 10 yrs ago here in Spokane. We have a 115 yr old house, and we own the lot behind us. It was the first house put in on this block, so they never out an alley in. I have time finally to get our property clear. Come a long ways. Our plan is to buy...

also found this rock at the same place, still not sure what it is

Found in a N. Texas old barn. 5" tall, 4" diameter. What is it and why? Thanks for your help!

UPDATING: This might be a Japanese Kaidan-dansu / Tansu chest. --Today I found this nice handmade wood box. Has a unique brass butterfly lock with keyhole cover. It has a long key with catch-and-pull mechanism to lock and unlock. I think this is a "trick lock". The top detaches from...

Hello, Im looking for some petrified wood,I'm a Wood Worker and I'm making a special pen for my dad for him graduating with his masters degree, Im having a hard time locating a piece of petrified wood with the thickness that is needed to make a pen, I know that petrified wood isn't actually...

Hello, Im looking for woods I can use to make a pen Im a wood worker, I love wood that has history but i have not been able to Make anything with wood that has history to it, That being said I am making my dad a pen from Petrified wood and meteorite for him graduating with his masters, so since...

Hello! I recently found this forum and have become addicted, after having spent my youth with a metal detector in the UK I always loved the thrill of the unknown and I still have a hammered silver (the best thing I ever found!) in my wallet. I'm a hobbyist blacksmith now and make kitchen knives...

Found this. Not sure if it is wood, bone, or a tooth? When I look under a microscope, I think I see veins running lengthwise. But then, maybe it's my warped imagination. What's your guess? Thx!

Last week i was digging on the side of a gully, pulling up a few objects i will post as soon as i get most of the red mud off of, and under one of the larger rocks i found, what appears to be a pine knot or some part of a pine tree! At first i thought i had loped of and ear of what i thought was...

While I was garage sailing a couple of months ago, I stopped into a vintage collectible shop. This wood carved sitting pig had caught my eye. It was $22.00. I never saw a wood carved pig of that size before that I can remember. It stands 10 inches tall to his head and 10.5 inches to his ears. I...

Any idea on these pieces? Game? Toys? These are either before my time or after but they are made of wood, unlike the junky toys made today. Not sure what the figures are but could they have had parachutes attached? There were a few of each color in the bag I purchased at a sale for $1.50...

Found this near a secluded section of a river. Its Cypress, and about seven inches long. Its relatively smooth on the outside and smooth on the inside.

I came across this in a lot at an auction. Anyone able to tell me anything about it? It's about 6" or so long. I'm on my cell phone, so I can only post a link to the ebay auction for the pics (I will edit later) Edit: Here is the link for pics: Hand Carved Wooden Folding Knife

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

I found this really old looking wall decor. It's wood, and it looks like an old bag of Stone Ground Grist Mill Flour. Not sure if the company is even real or not. It's even hand signed by the artist. I've posted it a few times on EBay and no one ever bids on it. Is it just a remake, or do people...

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...

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

I was walking the beach yesterday and found a lot of metal showing up. (Strong NE winds and big waves.) We found this piece and it looked intriguing because it is metal and wood. My husband and father-in-law (a carpenter) looked at it. They thought it was part of a hinge. Someone suggested...