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Bellflowers Inspired by Baltimore Cabinetmakers Apr. 24, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique chest that I inherited from my parents. It is 41 inches tall, 42 in... Read More
Cameo Classics Chronicle Cruel Prison Life Apr. 17, 2020
Q: This is a photo of the cover of a Cameo Classics hardcover book that I have. On the cover is the ... Read More
Nineteenth-Century DIY Child's Chair Apr. 10, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique child's chair. It stands about 18 inches tall, and the seat is 11 i... Read More
Sheraton Table Has Faux Bamboo Legs Apr. 03, 2020
Q: I have enclosed a photo of an antique table that has been passed down in our family for generatio... Read More
Traditional and Hip: The Next Wave Mar. 21, 2020
How can we create a room that is both traditional and hip? Many of us inherit furniture and hand-me-... Read More
Shakespeare As You Like It Mar. 20, 2020
Q: This is a photo of a small leather-bound book titled "The Globe Edition: The Works of William Sha... Read More
Peacock Vase Is Puzzling Mar. 13, 2020
Q: Attached is a photo of a strange and wonderful vase that I purchased at an antiques store a while... Read More
Oak Bookshelf Has No Maker's Mark Mar. 06, 2020
Q: This is a photo of a small antique oak bookshelf. The two shelves are open, and the top shelf is ... Read More
Egg Cup Does Double Duty Feb. 28, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique milk glass double egg cup. It stands about 4 inches tall, has a bas... Read More
Family Treasure Rocks Feb. 14, 2020
Q: I have enclosed a photo of an antique rocker that has been handed down in our family. It belonged... Read More
Silver Crest Dish Made for Bonbons Feb. 07, 2020
Q: This is a photo of a small milk-glass candy dish that was given to me in 1959. Although the dish ... Read More
Chests Gave Young Women Hope Jan. 31, 2020
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a red cedar hope chest that belonged to my paternal grandmother. She w... Read More
Cabinet Is on the Cusp of Arts and Crafts Era Jan. 24, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique oak cabinet that we inherited from my husband's great-grandmother. ... Read More
Chair Carving Featured North Wind Jan. 17, 2020
Q: We have enclosed a photo of a mahogany wood chair that is decorated with unique carvings. We beli... Read More
Famille Rose Porcelain Made in China Jan. 10, 2020
Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain teapot and a pair of matching cups and saucers. They are decor... Read More
Clock Stands the Test of Time Jan. 03, 2020
Q: This is a photo of an antique key-wind brass clock that has been in my family for several generat... Read More
Image Spitting Was Gross Dec. 20, 2019
Q: Enclosed is a spittoon — I think that is what it was called — and it was given to us ... Read More
Marble Top Stand Made in China Dec. 13, 2019
Q: I bought this antique plant stand at an antiques auction almost 40 years ago. It is in very good ... Read More
Electric Santa Ornament Lights Up 4 Generations Dec. 06, 2019
Q: Enclosed is a picture of a Santa ornament. He is about 9 inches tall and made of plastic with a m... Read More
Purple Earthenware Saucer Is the Berries Nov. 08, 2019
Q: This photo is a close-up of a saucer that I have. It is 5 inches in diameter and has a small chip... Read More
