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  1. regan

    Need help identifying fiber necklace

    Hello, not sure how old this fiber woven necklace is, it looks old but not sure how old. The cords around the neck used to be sewn together. Any info or opinions would be helpful.
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    Need info on Guinet Freres

    Hello, I can't find much information on this 1950s French designer. I know she made sunglasses, but can't find information on hair accessories. The tag of the sunglasses is the same as the hair accessories.
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    Help identify spots on dress

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help me identify what these spots on this dress is from. This 70s dress is full of very faint tiny brown spots. I seen this before in other 70s cotton or linen dresses. Just curious of what it is.
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    Help date Trojan horse Pendant....

    I came across this Trojan rocking horse pendant. It is identical on both sides. Not sure what kind of metal it is. The person I bought it from claimed it is 100 years old. I had it online appraised and they said 20s-30s. Anyone have any other knowledge or opinions?
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    Help date cat blanket?

    ? Today I found this charming twin size cat blanket. It is made of 50% acrylic and 50% polyester- made in USA. I was thinking early 80s but now I am wondering if it could be earlier, like 60s-70s? Anyone have any different opinions?
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    Help date metal mesh bag?

    I found this bag at a garage sale, the lady told me it is antique, I know that is not true, but now I am wondering if it is even vintage? Opinions?
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    Help date Whiting and Davis bag

    Hi, I am wondering if someone could help me date this bag. It has a serial number 2924. I am guessing late 40s - 60s? I also replaced the chain with a snake chain.
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    Need help dating glass beads.

    Hi, looking for jewelry experts. I have a glass bead necklace that is 56" long. The beads have floating confetti and gold foil. The beads are strung on a plastic cord. It has a barrel clasp. I am wondering if the beads are old and have been restrung or if it is just a reproduction?
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    Age of Plastic Necklace?

    Any idea of the age of this necklace? It is a lightweight, not sure what kind of plastic it is. I do not think it is celluloid.
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    Bathing Suit 40s or 50s?

    Is this bathing suit 40s or 50s? It is not boned, it has ruching and smocking.
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    Help dating Libery of London Scarf?

    I accidentally found this scarf at the Alameda Antique Fair. I do not normally look for scarves but the guy was pressuring me to look at them. In a huge pile I noticed a silk Liberty of London. Any idea of its age? 70s?
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    1940s Heart Locket Expansion Bracelet?

    I found similar examples on Google claiming these type of expansion bracelets are from the 40s and a few from Edwardian era. I am not not sure if the locket is original with the band. The band is marked LaPetie, Stainless Back USA Pat. Any opinions?
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    1920s-30s Egyptian revival brooch?

    I am confused by this brooch. My boyfriend says it looks military. Any idea of how old it might be? It is Egyptian style with 2 sphinx, a elephant, it is on a fabric backing and it has a C-clasp.
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    Scatter Brooch Help

    These are two fairly large spiders, the largest 2.5". I think they are sterling silver because they have a purplish/copper tarnish. They both have safety catch rollers, one is broken, so it makes it look like a C clasp. Any idea how old these might be?
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    Sweater Guard Help?

    I purchased this at a antique faire and the lady told me it was from the 20s. But I am not sure if that is true or not. She also told me that she purchased it at a antique store in the 70s and wore it back in high school. It is marked Sterling Button co. NY. I am guessing 40s-60s when sweater...
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    1920s Ribbon Help

    Hi all! Does anyone have any clue what this is? It looks like a garter but has a hook on each end.
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    Novelty Garter...

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone has ever seen a garter like this? Is it Victorian? The back is marked, it is hard to read, but I do see the word Eljo's.
  18. regan

    antique shawl?

    I am wondering if anyone could help me with this shawl? I purchased it at a estate sale today. I think it is silk, because it smelled like burnt hair when I did a burn test but I think the fringe is rayon because it smelled more like paper.
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    20s 30s corselet?

    Hi, I am wondering if someone could give me their opinion about this corselet? Do you think it is 20s or 30s? and what kind of lace? Chantilly? I am, very bad at identifying lace. The top of it reminds me of 30s brassiere with the ribbon straps and tiny rosettes.
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    1950s nylon panties?

    Hi all! This is my recent find, found in Los Gatos CA. They are sheer nylon peachy pink panties. They have ruffles and bows, a high cut leg and a french label (Rasurel Modele Depose)that I never heard of, anyone ever heard of it? Do you think these are from the 50s? I think the label looks old.
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    How would you describe this pattern?

    Hi, what would you call this pattern?
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    The Smarter Garter

    This is one of yesterdays finds. It is a Girdle Grip, it is a garter that holds down your girdle without stockings so you can go barelegged. I have never came across one of these, but I always see the garter grip replacements. I can not find any ads or info of these on the internet either...
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    Antique necklace chain?

    Hi all. This is todays purchase at the Moss Landing antique fair. The lady told me it is Victorian. I looked in my 1911 Sears catalog and it looks very similar to one in the book. The clasp looks right I think. The chain is very heavy too. Do you think this necklace could be Victorian or Edwardian?
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    Boxed Asian Pajama Set, any idea of the age?

    Hi all! This set was purchased a antique store. Inside the box includes a top, bottoms and slippers. The material feels like a synthetic satin and the slippers have fur. I found similar examples on the internet claiming they are 50s and that they were gifts sent home from the Korean War...
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    Anybody ever heard of Petti of Encino by Ally Lou Rawe?

    This is part of my last estate sale find, along with the black strapless sun top. Has anybody ever heard of this label? I cant not find much info on the internet. Also it has random hard pieces inside the bra lining, its not the typical powdery dry rot.
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    40s or 50s bustier?

    Hi everyone. These are a couple of todays estate sale finds. The bustier has a underwire, it is made of cotton with a padded synthetic lining, the piping outline pattern looks 50s to me and the brand is Lovable. The calender girl has something similar on from 1949. Was underwire popular in the...
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    60s or 70s maxi skirt?

    Hi everyone. This is one of my recent finds. It is a linen maxi skirt with floral embroidery and zips up with a metal zipper. Does it look 60s or 70s?
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    snake brooch age?

    Hi, this is another flea market find and the lady told me it was 1940s? It is made of a base metal. Does anybody have any opinions or knowledge about costume jewelry?
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    French beaded bag?

    Hi everyone. This is one of todays flea market finds. It is a clear vinyl bag with intricate floral beaded embroidery. The lady I bought it from told me it is French and was made in France. Does anyone have any opinions or knowledge about these type of bags?
  30. regan

    1920s nightgown and matching bed cap

    This is todays find from the Alemeda antique fair. It is made of a textured cotton, is very detailed and it comes with its own bed cap and silk belt. Does it look teens, 20s or 30s? The lady I bought it from told me 20s but I want a second opinion. Would you say the pattern is liberty floral too?
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