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Uses for a Vintage Purse

The only thing I have of my paternal grandmother's, is a vintage purse. Does anybody have any suggestions for what I could keep in it, so that it has a purpose?

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"Romance of the Sea" Silverplate Storage Box by Wallace Silversmiths

I found an amazing silver chest today. It is a wooden sea blue chest with silverplate feet of carved seahorses and a silverplate clam shell for the handle. It also has silverplate, "pearls" around the bottom of the chest.

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Encyclopedia Value

How much is a set of the National Encyclopedia published by. P.F. Collier and Son Corporation, with a last copyright date listed of 1937, worth?

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Determining the Value of Old Records

I have old 78 records. How do I find out if they are worth any money?

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Value of a 1906 Chamber's Encyclopedia - A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge

I was just wondering, I have a full Chambers's Encyclopedia - A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge from 1906. It is in good condition. Anyone got an idea if its worth any money?

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Determining the Value of an Old Encyclopedia Set

How can I find the price of an old set of encyclopedias?

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Determining the Value of a Vintage Set of Encyclopedias

I have a set of 1961 encyclopedias from " The American Educator " and I'm wondering how much they are worth.

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Determining the Value of a Partial Set of 1865 American Encyclopedias

What would be the value of 5 encyclopedias from 1865? They are in pretty good shape with the exception of one which lost some of the outer binding. The pages inside and binding are very good. I believe they are called "The American Encyclopedia."

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Tableware set: white with red flowers and leaf spray around half of outside edge. The edges appear to be ruffled.

Determining the Value of a 1940s Tableware Set

These dishes are from the 1940s and have been in the family since then. The only mark on the bottom is "Made in USA". They are hand painted and rather pretty, but I have no idea if they are worth anything at all.

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Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

Are Funk-Wagnalls encyclopedias from 1959 worth anything?

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Determining the Value of a 1953 Craftsman Reel Mower

How or where can I find the value of a 1953 craftsman reel mower?

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Determining the Age of a Murphy Cedar Chest

I have a Murphy cedar chest that says Murphy 18 on the back. It was in pieces when I found it beside the road. My grandfather was a master carpenter so he was able to put it back together and it looks like it just came off of the show room floor now.

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Selling Vintage Encyclopedia Sets

I have 2 sets of encyclopedias and I'm trying to find out how much they are worth. One is a Funk and Wagnalls' Universal Standard. It is a 25 volume set from 1954-55 the second one is a 12 volume Popular Mechanics do it yourself, 1st edition, from 1955.

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Determining the Value of a Vintage Encyclopedia Set

How do I determine what are my complete set of 1904 Encyclopedia Britannica are worth? They are in good condition.

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Determining the Value of a Choctaw Basket

What is the value of a double woven Choctaw basket? The base is square, but the basket is round, about 8 inches tall and 7 and a half inches round the bottom. The base is 5 and a half by 5 inches.

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Determining the Value of a Pottery Bowl

I have gotten a bowl with a lid and a screw on handle. It's like pottery with a green leaf design and printed on the bottom of it is 702 BELL MFG U.S.A. The bowl has a leaf on the handles that flare out and has a gold knob that is screwed into the lid to pick it up.

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Value of a Small British Royal Arms Plate

What is the value of a plate I found that has one lion and a unicorn holding a sign that says: HONI-SOIT-QUI-MAL-Y-PEINGE. On the bottom it has a ribbon that says: DIEU ET MON DROIT.

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Determining the Value of a 1991 Remco Baby Doll

I have a Remco baby doll in wonderful shape. She has a beautiful clothing ensemble in pink gingham and tulle with petticoat, shoes, and bows. Her eyes open and close. She has a vinyl head, arms, and legs with a cloth body.

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Selling Porcelain Dolls

Where can I sell some porcelain dolls?

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Protecting a Cast Iron Stove from Rust

I have an old iron stove. It comes from a church and is very ornate and stands about 4 feet high, has four legs and takes up loads of room. I am wondering if I could put it outside without too much damage. What would I have to do to protect it from rusting.

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