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They are saw set pliers. I own similar ones and didn't know what they were for years.
This style of saw set tool isn't really common but you can definitely find similar ones online. ( http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Saw_set )
It is safe, but you wouldn't want to. The way bakelite is made creates a shiny outer layer. Once it's gone, it's gone, there's no way to bring it back. Like the video GadreelsSword posted, there are ways to make it temporarily shiny, but once the product dries it goes back to being dull (Or at least duller than undamaged bakelite).
The long and short of it is that you can't really polish it and if you go too deep it gets duller and can expose inconsistencies in the material. If you really want to try and clean up the surface, I've used Simichrome with some degree of success.
As for the 4 prong connector, it uses the same wires as a normal RJ11 phone connector. You can either snip it off and add an RJ11 or buy an adapter.
Idealy you would want to have the rug resting on a preforated frame for drying so air can get to both sides. If it is small enough, you can use cookie cooling racks, or if it is larger, use a series of 2x4's laying sideways (with the 2" face on the ground) spaced so that the rug doesn't touch the ground, then make sure your fan is blowing air on both sides of the carpet (a blower style dryer works best and cen be rented cheaply from Home Depot).
Virtually new. You can buy this stuff all over North India (I bought a whole bunch in 2015) Sure those 22k discs aren't gold-washed? The ones like yours on textile cords virtually always are. The quality of the setting on the central medallion says "not gold" to me; the workmanship on actual gold jewelry in India is truly something to behold, and most of them are custom-made; here's one shop in Amritsar.
Hard to tell from the picture.
After doing a bit of digging I was able to find the shade on ebay.
If you look at the listing, it looks like it possibly sold at most for $89.99.
There's not much additional information on the origin on the lamp in the listing description though.
My very broad guess would be that the lamp in the picture was made in the 1920s or 1930s if it wasn't a reproduction.
The griffin design looks similar to those featured in some Miller Lamp Company lamps.
That's not to say that the lamp in the picture is a Miller lamp, just trying to find something similar.
It looks to be a coal gas iron.. Found some history about them here
"Gas made from coal has been around since before 1800, and natural gas even earlier. First used for street lighting in the 1850’s, most large cities and towns, both in the US and Europe boasted gas pipes in every house to provide light. In 1885, Robert Bunsen developed a way to mix air with the gas to produce a hotter flame and less smoke. This paved the way for gas stoves, boilers and even irons.
A rubber tube or hose fed gas to the iron from a tap in the wall, or from the ceiling fixture. Gas irons can be identified by a longish pipe coming out of the rear of the iron and pointing up at an angle. This placement would keep the hose out of the way of the user, if she was right-handed of course. A later improvement allowed the pipe to be rotated for ‘lefties’.
Some gas irons were hollow and heated on a stand where the flame entered the rear for heating. When the iron cooled down, it was returned to the stand or swapped for a fresh hot one."
Hope that helps!
Found this which may aid in the search: T300 vintage bulbs- it doesn't look like your example but the string of separate internal lights/filaments is similar
Multiple editions, beginning in 1897. Who's the publisher?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2247082862103832
Here you go, seems like it's a very mediocre deal in this case. This style of quarter sawn oak furniture in Northern Indiana goes for fairly cheap if it doesn't have any provenance. If you want me to upload the photos instead of using a Facebook link let me know. Thanks
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That is incredibly ornate! Before you do anything read How to restore antique wood, they also have plenty of related articles and videos for you to research. I would start by cleaning it with a barely damp cloth and something like an new paintbrush to get into all the grooves. If you do decide to oil or treat it, do your research and ask for advice at your local home improvement store.
Going for under $20 because this is twenty-fifth edition (spelled wrong...cute) and here in fair condition. abebooks is a good place to get a rough sense of what booksellers in UK and US are asking http://www.abebooks.com
Checking AbeBooks makes me think it could be worth $100-$200. Maybe a bit less because the binding is so worn.
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sortby=1&tn=godey%27s+lady%27s+book+1841
published 1873...nice edition, in fair condition. Copy now being sold for $128 http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=deanes%2C+edward&sts=t
Thing is.....probably one of the most published titles in the world...
Here is an advertisement from the Crescent Furniture company. I have fount several such adds.
This is your book.
Yours is either in incredible condition or has been rebound at some point. Only earlier editions are listed on addall, but you can take a look anyway:
I found that oil can mentioned online by a few auctions. This interactive flip book seems to have the most information: http://issuu.com/haxbee/docs/disneycatalog2014-flipbook
Seems to auction for $100-500 based on condition. One auction suggested that it came from a children's play set.
Cool! Any particular reason they are "Nazi-style"? The Chopin one currently retails for $18. I think they are probably just from a music student. Did your great aunt play?
I found one here that seems to be the same one. It doesn't seem to be worth much but it's a pretty book to have on your bookshelf.
Are there any markings on the pieces? These items were usually made for the tourist trade and unfortunately they don't hold much value or appeal to collectors. You can see that it is somewhat crudely carved and painted. It's understandable that the more ornate and elaborate designs would be more desirable. I'll often see these at thrift stores.
Judging by the photos I would also bet that the tray is not part of the set originally. It appears to a different material and style from the rest of the pieces. The serving set appears to be brass.
Unfortunately I couldn't narrow down a specific region of origin, but my guess would be India. Like this example, which is a Arabic style coffee set made in India.
Here's a similar one right in the price range others have quoted. I think someone is trying to scam you with an out of town/post dated check.
It's a drawer stop. Amazon sells them. I bought some from eBay a while ago that were cheaper. You might find them at a hardware store.
Recent Third World mass produced import - the sort of thing Hobby Lobby carries. Supposed to hold a bottle of wine. The first giveaway that this is not antique is the hardware - not only the Phillips screws but the "antiqued" finish and the clasp itself, which you can buy in bulk on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/PGMJ-Pieces-Antique-Jewelry-Replacement/dp/B07DXH3SQT
Highly recommend this book.
https://www.amazon.com/Kovels-New-Dictionary-Marks-Porcelain/dp/0517559145
If you find yourself needing to ID marks often it’s super handy
If I find my copy I’ll look your mark up. I’ve seen that mark before. It’s not uncommon. Probably 1910s to 1930s
Buy incandescent Edison bulbs like these. Put them on a dimmer switch and you can re-create the soft warm glow of what it was like back in the day. LED Edison filaments don't quite match up to the look and glow of their incandescent counterparts. There are many turn of the century buildings where I live that still have their original fixtures fitted with Edison bulbs.
Try using an anti fog spray on the mirror and see if the magic from that thwarts the magic of what looks like a tourist figurine from the 1960s.
Not poking fun at you OP but this is a really funny thing to see in /r/Antiques! Not only were these common in the home not too many years ago, but they are still current:
The majority of people did not have electric drills until they were affordable and cordless, which was relatively recently. Only professionals and people who truly did their own work at home would have had one, particularly when they had cords.
We never had anything but a manual drill when I was growing up. The US was probably ahead of other countries in this regard.
I assume you googled the company and found the many auctions and retail sites that sell this stuff.
I’ve seen it occasionally in New England antique shops. It usually sells for $250-$3060 for a full set like yours. I’d imagine if you’re in a place that’s got lots of cowboy/western themed things you may get more, though that’s assuming you’re selling it from a shop in an upscale area.
If you’re eleven dollars curious you can buy this price guide!
Another angle to try is researching Sanborn’s. They had big department stores with cafes in major Mexican cities.
Monterrey was a big steel city and was definitely booming in the 50s. I could imagine they were sold there, as Monterey had many expats and its being a northern city, has a bit of the western/cowboy thing happening.
I assume you googled the company and found the many auctions and retail sites that sell this stuff.
I’ve seen it occasionally in New England antique shops. It usually sells for $250-$3060 for a full set like yours. I’d imagine if you’re in a place that’s got lots of cowboy/western themed things you may get more, though that’s assuming you’re selling it from a shop in an upscale area.
If you’re eleven dollars curious you can buy this price guide!
Another angle to try is researching Sanborn’s. They had big department stores with cafes in major Mexican cities.
Monterrey was a big steel city and was definitely booming in the 50s. I could imagine they were sold there, as Monterey had many expats and its being a northern city, has a bit of the western/cowboy thing happening.
Get a white cord cover like this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PFB4HDT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I use it throughout my home and it does a great job of minimizing cord visibility.
As others have said, you need to replace the cord. The plastic is likely to have deteriorated in storage and it presents a shock and fire hazard.
Not to promote Amazon, but this is how easy it will be to get the parts you need: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Hobbies-ML2-B6-Christmas-Lighting/dp/B015EQEXS4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2JG616I2GB0VY&keywords=small+lamp+replacement+kit&qid=1667832325&sprefix=small+lamp+replacement+kit%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-2
Probably about $75-100 in that condition. They're a bit cumbersome to keep as an antique. I just went and picked up some stuff at an estate sale and no one was interested in the one they were selling.
Similar for $65 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/715127779280422
That exact addition is available right now for $11 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K11WW4/ref=olp-opf-redir?aod=1&condition=used&tag=bookfinder-test-b2-20&ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=6215b55b-aef5-47b1-91ba-181cc22717e6
But just for future reference my favorite place to really narrow down the price of old books is bookfinder.com
You can add specific things like the author the publisher the year etc.
Amazon has a them. They just call them diamond gauges. Description says “These handcrafted diamond gauges show customers exactly how their diamond will look set in jewelry”. https://www.amazon.com/Grobet-USA-35-575-Diamond-Gauge/dp/B07VXM2JRY
To me, it looks slightly off. I'm not sure if it's the lighting or something else. There are modern clasps that look fairly ornate but the styling of the clasp alone makes me think mid 20th C to as late as the 1990s. It just looks too art deco for it to be too old. The crochet part looks entirely modern to my eye. Maybe they just took an older purse and added a new body to it?
The Miro print was a pretty big con/ scam type thing in the 90’s. They convinced people that they were buying genuine Miro prints that were limited numbers. In reality they just printed pictures, framed them and numbered them. They often pop up at those traveling auction shows that come to your nearest town
They even sell them on Amazon now for $80
https://www.amazon.com/Signed-Hand-numbered-Limited-Lithograph-Unframed/dp/B00RM1ZZSM
I recomend this. search for it in your location.
I don’t know what are your objects to polish, but if you have anything more valuable, then I would like to mention that not all the tarnish is is unwanted. Especially the tarnish in the depths of the ornaments which increases the contrast of the decorative motives and preserve more authenticity of the object. It would be also good to consider the preservation of your object to prevent the further tarnishing.
Great find! I'm not an expert, either, but I found one on Amazon. The asking price sure raised my eyebrows. F.L. West London
Those rolled-steel brackets, and the entire piece, are more 1950s than antique. Honestly your best bet is ebay if you want vintage replacements. Worse comes to worst, you could replace the mounting pieces with these
https://www.amazon.com/Knape-Vogt-PK255-ZC-72/dp/B00004YKAG
and these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q0LVUU (of which there are many varieties)
I want something like this but brushed nickel (or similar)
I would want to re-glue any of the lifting veneer before moving it. A syringe full of hide glue, carefully injected behind the loose pieces, and held in place to dry with painters tape would be my recommendation.
Additionally, I'd add a strip of painters tape around the bottom prior to moving, in case any more decides to come loose.
Maybe it would sell for $50. You can get an entire bedroom set of this stuff for under $300.
You'll have to find a metal queen bed frame that has flanges on both ends to attach head/footboards.
https://www.amazon.com/Hydraker-Footboard-Extension-Brackets-Attachment/dp/B085317HX4
I did some googling, and I can not find any price anywhere on a copy of the one you have. There is a new copy published by RareBooksClub.com (July 4, 2012) on Amazon for $19.99.
For anyone interested, you can download a free scanned copy of the original (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1236601807/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_TSHG3QW1NKZ3SCZB8YZ5
I really enjoyed researching this and I hope this interested you as well
Not much. I found on in a thrift store a couple months ago and got excited about it, but it ended up being worth less than they were asking for it.
It's part of a barber's razor stropper, it would hold the leather, a similar item can be seen here:
http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/05/set-336.html#answers
Scroll down to number 1929.
One holding the leather part can be seen here:
These aren't the exact same model as yours but look pretty close.
Ebay shows 2 of these in unsold listings, one in 2006 and what appears to be the same one in 2011. That suggests to me there isn't really a market for it.
A similar model was sold for $50 apparently. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DeJUR-PHOTO-ENLARGER-VINTAGE-PARTS-REPAIR-/140629665922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20be2e6882.
Shipping it probably costs more than that. Maybe there's a specialist photog board you can advertise it on.
Oh, and if you want to see what GOOD deal looks like, check out this Limbert sideboard for $400! Refinish the top and its a $1000 sideboard! I saw this when I followed your link.
i used to collect figural/dimensional silver from this mid-19C period and had a couple of interesting bailey pieces. george sharp made a lot of silver for them. i found this bug after i sold my collection but couldn't bear to part with it.
do you have Silver in America by Charles Venable? it covers the 1840-1940 period. if not i would highly recommend it. scholarly and profusely illustrated.
If you're concerned about having it resized, you can get ring size adjusters on Amazon. I use them for my wedding ring as my weight fluctuations and extreme changes in temperature and can affect my ring fit. There are a few different types, but I use the spirals as I find them most comfortable:
It's difficult to say considering it's condition, looks like it was burned at one point too and is missing some pieces. Honestly my first thought was toaster or toast rack because of the loop on the top. Unfortunately it is monetarily worthless but I think it's pretty neat this was found in an old building site.
Edit: I have abandoned this theory.
Google maps says it's "Gene's Used Furniture".
$75? LOL OMG now I have to hate you.
Yeah, this would not look out of place in that temple on the lake in Hanoi, Ngoc Son. One of my favorite places in the whole world.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMnXEiJpFMQUdULB0RQgnc00zMQPI12uDJhI1Jy
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipN5JjCVO-iiQJSoL-nMH3MO8iEGdprhnEf5yzMX
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Hi, This Dragon has been with my family for over 30 years. No one knows anything about it. It was found at a car boot sale. Could anyone please tell me anything about it? It does not appear to have a makers stamp anywhere on it. The weight is about 1.5 kg or 3.03 lbs. Any help is appreciated.
Don't rush, there aren't a ton of reliable silverplate mark references available on the internet and I don't have a proper book in my collection to reference either. Unfortunately it's hard to be precise on what it is since it's missing it's main piece, but you can be pretty sure it is a heater of some sort, with the top part most likely a convenience feature to hold the lid of the missing item. Judging by the style, I'd guess it to be around the 1920's rather than late 1800s- things were more symmetrical then. If your curious, here's an old catalogue of theirs someone was kind enough to share with the internet:
Mattie Ardelion Pickering
Birth 2 DEC 1912 • FORREST, OHIO
Death 7 NOV 1984 • Bellefontaine, Logan Co., Ohio
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/47247381/person/390000731856/facts
No, you have something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Lextra-Pashmina-Flowers-Inches-MPF-1/dp/B004ISEITY
which is machine woven, is smaller than a sheet of copy paper and has a very short nap. OP's has a thick nap and is more than a foot square.
You bet. Here you go They aren't great as your primary light source but they do help with dark corners where stronger directional lights may not reach.
This is the one I use.
I did some research on this fob, looks like this company made steam tractors. I found one just like it on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aultman-Taylor-Machinery-Co-Rooster-Watch-Fob-ABB-4-/200619664965, the asking price was $110.
That does have lovely illustration. It looks like it was reprinted in 1927 -- first was a 1911 Harrap edition in England. Don't always trust sellers to know what they're on about -- many do, but.
Personally I would shoot for one in better condition, with a dust jacket, ideally a first edition -- those are things that hold value. If that's out of the budget, one thing to do is to put up a 'saved search' on eBay and wait until somebody who doesn't know the price, or who needs the cash ASAP, or who lists everything starting at 99c puts it up for sale. I've picked up some books for around $40 that way, ones that were consistently pushing $200 everywhere else.
In re. #2 -- keep it away from the light! Put a cover, like these on the dust jacket if it doesn't already have one.
Keep an eye open for antiquarian book fairs in your area. These won't be cheap overall, but there will be some odds and ends dealers just want to get rid of which are not valuable but which are still interesting to readers even if not to dealers.
Mildewed books? Oh my, spent 10mos with those... 1) sun and air whenever possible...plonk 'em outside on a cart or picnic table. 2) fabric softener sheets tucked between book pages.... (which are fanned, often) 3) bury in a large container of kitty litter...for a week or so. Check, smell, redo if necessary. But, check book value at Abebooks...best may be: toss them? http://www.abebooks.com
Found it - and here's one site to get an idea of value and here's another one
I do research for an auctioneer, and when I need to know what something is likely to go for those are my top two sites.
Much luck. The books sound fascinating, for what it's worth. Time it right, maybe Law Grads' families will be looking for graduation gifts.
I don't have a picture of mine, but here is a site that supposedly has a picture of it. My browser is not showing the sheet music. Can you see this one? It is an identical copy.
Maybe you could build something like this, minus the bottle part at the bottom and slide it in the space. X-cosrack 2 Tier Solid Wood Wine Rack, Hold 8 Wine Bottles and 6 Glasses Countertop Wine Storage Stand, Freestanding Wine Holder Display Shelves for Kitchen, Pantry, Cellar, Bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M36QGHN/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_64T6KJW0ANQJHFHAJJSH
Try and find something like this:
Bafvt Wine Glass Holder - Stemware Rack Under Cabinet - 304 Stainless Steel Hanger Storage Shelf, Fit for The Cabinet 0.8“ or Less (black, 3 Rows) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q3JBTDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4CNB8F50GFHWKZR74XDQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's of the same period as Mission and has some of its components (quartersawn oak, mortised joints) but those arches - nah. I like the tension of the top arch, though. The trim on the lower ones is probably a nod to the mainstream consumer, for which hardcore Mission would've been a bridge too far.
Well, you've got a couple choices. You could spend a fortune on metal pulls like these - cheap repros are going to look, well, cheap, and the drawers clearly had knobs, not pulls:
https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6110/167395/84415168_3_x.jpg?quality=80&version=1588105073
Or while you're searching for the perfect hardware, you could take the path of least resistance and get yourself some plain wood pulls, like this:
Easy to stain and finish to match.
Boy those glass knobs are really hideous on there, aren't they! LOL Nice find on the sideboard, though.
Unfortunately, altogether you're probably not looking at much more than 60-80. Here's a couple of ebay auctions for reference:
Projector didn't sell for 9.99.
Argus Cosina camera sold with another camera for 12 bucks
If those fell in my lap, I'd probably have some fun by shooting a couple of super 8 films. Looks like it'd cost about 30-50 a pop between film and processing costs.
I tried doing a little Google research but have run into a lot of mixed information. I have heard many people say that a first run of the first edition has to say "First Edition" on the copyright page in order to be a "true first edition" and has a red cover. However, I read that this book was released during WWII and the main publisher didn't have enough paper to complete the first edition printing and licensed the printing out to other publishers. The second run of first editions then had a green cover.
To confuse it further, they continued licensing out the printing of the book after the first edition, but some of the secondary published continued to print "first edition" on the copyright page even though it wasn't a first edition.
The only way to tell the difference between the first editions and the ones that were not first editions were by the typographical errors. While my book does not have first edition on the copyright page, its cover is green meaning at best is was a second run of the first edition, it was done by a licensed publisher (Blakiston) and has the same typographical errors that a "true first edition" would have.
TL;DR - The history of the book seems unclear and it has been impossible for me thus far to figure out the edition of the book or how much it would be worth.
The description of my book nearly identical to this only I don't think there is any writing in mine.
idk why everybody is being such a dick to you, of course a book can "magically become" worth shit because it's old http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?ds=30&sortby=1&tn=making+haste+rich
Miss B. A. Stedman Henrietta Ohio
Angeline Stedman Belleville Wis
According to the 1860 US Census, Angeline Stedman was b.1838 in Belleville, Dane County, Wisconsin. Her maiden name may have been Angeline Houghton Thomas, in which case she was the wife of Squire B. Stedman.
https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/angeline-houghton-thomas_57337823
It would be some time after 1923, which is when they opened their Syracuse factory.
Reminds me of cabriole - it's a style popular in 18th century, where they frequently made the legs look like animal paws. The eagle might be Russian, German (Holy Roman Empire) or Austrian. The picture is quite small, but from complexity of the crest I would think it's probably German (there were a lot of different principalities among the German States, and some of which had pretty complex crests). Cool chair.
Mom thinks it's over 200 years old but displays it in that spring-loaded thing that puts stress on the edges?
It's transferware circa 1900, and it's lovely, and you need to buy Mom some of these and apply one properly to the back of it:
https://www.amazon.com/Flatirons-Disc-Adhesive-Hanger-Hangers/dp/B00O6LGLC0
It might be a template for the kind of rings that were used in old harnesses. Rings were used to join straps. Some were metal, others reinforced leather. If you look online you can find photos of old harness rigs, both for display and for show.
When you research it, look up "Harness shop" and "Blacksmith shop."
If you can find an old-time Saddlery (a tack shop that makes saddles,) still in business they might be able to help you.
Maybe Colorado Saddlery. Here's an image of one of their saddles showing rings. https://www.chewy.com/colorado-saddlery-monarch-mounted/dp/305125#pdpGallery
You're fine. The ones on the antique originals were designed to be bright and shiny, and if you want that old oxidized look again it's easy enough to achieve.
It's not like coins where cleaning off the oxidation reduces the value.
Oiling will not remove the patina. Oil with steel wool and elbow grease will remove the patina. Oil at most will remove metal dust that accumulated over time. You put a dot of oil where the scissors meet, then use your finger tip to run the oil down the entire flat side of the blade on each side. One dot at the side usually will do both sides. I use a cotton ball to catch any extra, and to make sure that there isn’t any liquid oil visible left on the blades.
Oster Premium Blade Lube for Clippers and Blades, 4 Fluid Ounces (076300-104-000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063KI5I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QZDVRKP66WZE2TTX79VZ
I like this oil, even though it’s for clippers.
If you want an easier way to view them, there are small portable manual slide viewers and there’s one that works with an iPhone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTKNTPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_YA2KFF6HWFNY9Q0CTKVF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
They're about 4" wide but only 2.5" deep, so even if you could fit one into the slot, it would slide too far back and you couldn't get it out.
I had a wood cassette rack that looked pretty much like this: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Capacity-Cassette-Unfinished-LW100/dp/B01N4EEEIL
5x20 slots, same as the thing in the picture.
Leviton only made the electrical parts, they did not make and sell lamps, only electrical parts like sockets and switches, which many lamp companies used on their lamps.
Your off/on switch looks like this type.
Love this! It reminds me of the reclusive heiress, Hugette Clark. She collected antique dollhouses and furniture. She had mansions full of antiques that sat empty for years. There was a book written on her that I've been meaning to read for years called Empty Mansions: https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Mansions-Mysterious-Huguette-Spending/dp/0345534530
Still being sold. The same "1917" design is found on new compasses.
I had a set with a comb that looked like that in the 1980s. You can actually still get this same set on Amazon Here you go.
The 1909S-VDB is worth about a thousand dollars in good condition. The 1796 Liberty Cap (right facing) half cent can be worth up to $100,00 in uncirculated condition. Indian Head pennies are worth 50 cents to 30 bucks.
Rarity and condition make the value--not necessarily age. What you look for is how many times the coin is worth over face value. Here's one of those S-VDB pennies on Amazon.
The hardware is recent. The finish is recent. The design is recent.
IOW, nothing about this suggests it's antique.
Here are a couple examples of new ones. Note the hardware:
https://www.amazon.com/Trademark-Innovations-Tall-Treasure-Chest/dp/B00JWSWDFG
https://www.amazon.com/Chateau-Bottle-Antique-Wooden-Twine/dp/B001AP15CG
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Yes, you are right. It is in the same style as these brass globes sold here. I think it has been artificially aged: https://www.amazon.ca/Nagina-International-Decorative-Armillary-Ornaments/dp/B07BFHHZFH
This type of white wire Victorian furniture, aimed to adult collectors, is still available new today.
Used sets are frequently sold on eBay etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Town-Square-Miniatures-Furniture-Wrought/dp/B009S7ERAK
1970s - recent.
It reminds me of one of these gadgets.
https://www.amazon.com/Wing-Corkscrew-Wine-Opener-HiCoup/dp/B015P5XL8W
Or a different version of one of these.
https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-2283343/vintage-inart-bottle-capper.html
In this context I'm afraid I don't, I only know it from having seen them sell at auction. But it's an old motif in English design, dating back to the pre Christian era. If you have a look at this link, it might start you on a hunt.