Vintage camera and some other random finds

[Lost&Found]

Thought I would share some of my recent finds at the TS.

Voigtländer Bessa I camera $4



A victorian magnifying glass. This is a keeper since it helps me see the whole maker marks better than using my 10x loupe $5



A carved Shoushan (soapstone) Water Buffalo teapot. Another keeper since I collect asian things. $13

 

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[mugsisme]

OH MY GOSH! I love that camera!!!!! Great find. The tea pot is interesting.

 

[Jayers]

If that teapot is real Chinese soapstone and has any kind of age to it, you should have it appraised. Chinese items are getting mega bucks right one because the new Chinese middle class want to buy these all up. Saw a soapstone carving of similar size to yours on the antiques roadshow that they valued at over 20k. Your mileage may vary of course.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice buys. Thanks for sharing...

 

[Sony the Fox]

Great finds, I love that magnifying glass! Is is sterling?

 

[Lost&Found]

The soapstone teapot is modern. I found another that is selling for $280.

http://www.stonesbones.com/min3.htm

The magnifying glass is plated but identical ones on Ebay the sellers are asking $90 +