how can I find out if 2 of my teapots are antiques?

November 15th, 2009 | Posted in History   Comments Off
Matilda N asked:


1 is by Hall

MICHAEL

How can I find out the BTU ratings on an antique kitchen gas stove?

November 10th, 2009 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden   Comments Off
Old Goat asked:


It is a BARSTOW stove made in Providence,RI around 1920. It has 4 surface burners and 2 small ovens on top one of which is also a broiler. There is a wood box on the left that was the heat source for the larger lower oven. I would like to get it back in service using natural gas.

ANDREW

How much are my antique glass bottles worth?

November 9th, 2009 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden   Comments Off
mouse001 asked:


I have loads of very old glass bottles, and i wanted to know a good site that could tell me how much they are worth. One bottle is marked “sealed 1-11-14″. A lot of these bottles are in extemely good condition. If you know a site, or have knowledge yourself on this topic, I would really apreciate it.
I already went to e-bay, and they don’t have any of what i have.
Beekiss- I know, but i was kinda hoping for a general collecters price- should i feel bad for trying to get $50 for something, or is it a steal at that price?
Harry P- reported.
I looked at them, and here are a few of them:
Vicks
Jergens lotion
Bayer Asprin
Rolling rock beer
Certo?
Sqibb?
I don’t know what the last two are, i’ll have to look them up.

SAMMY

How do I get a broken glass off of an antique photo?

November 7th, 2009 | Posted in Photography   Comments Off
just1dot asked:


I have an old photo of my great grandfather but the frame was dropped years ago (facedown) and the glass broke. Now it is stuck to the photo. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
I tried scanning it on my computer and going into a photo program to delete the glass shadows but it didn’t work. Please help.

FELIPE

My husband inherited some antique furniture. What is the best way to sell it?

November 6th, 2009 | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling   Comments Off
Mandy and Melanie asked:


Some of the furniture is from around 1890, but most pieces are not that old. Some of the pieces are very nice, others have been refinished, which I am aware will lower the value.

REGGIE

How much is my antique sewing machine worth?

November 5th, 2009 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden   Comments Off
photo_smurf asked:


I have a 1958 Singer sewing machine that I would like to sell and I have no idea as to how much it’s worth. It works great and is in excellent condition.

EARL

How can I get the data off a 5 ¼-inch floppy without using obsolete computers?

November 4th, 2009 | Posted in Other - Computers   Comments Off
Foxx asked:


I have the need to get data from old 5¼-inch floppy disks but I don’t know how without using those antique computers. Even if I did use the antiques moving the data would be difficult.

DENNIS

What would be the best way to ship an antique dining table and 4 chairs?

November 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden   Comments Off
Dioscurity asked:


Hi,

We have a table that has been in the family 100 years out near GEttysburg, PA and want to get it to Madison, wi. What would be the cheapest way to do that. We have people on both ends to assist pickup and delivery. Thx in advance

MURRAY

How can I sell contents of house?

November 1st, 2009 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden   Comments Off
weakestlink11 asked:


I am not having any luck selling things from my house. I want to sell the house, but it has to be cleaned out first. Most of the stuff I inherited and there are some valuable antiques and collectibles. I’ve tried Craig’s List and a locally circulated classified magazine. No luck. I’ve contacted estate liquidators and antique dealers in my area, but nobody is interested. I’ve even tried to have a few garage/estate sales, but the little I sold wasn’t worth the effort of setting it up and knocking it down. The contents are too valuable to just throwout or give away. Any ideas why nobody is interested or buying anything?
I asked the family and they aren’t interested unless I’m giving it away. Like I said, not even auctions or estate sellers want the stuff and there’s lots of nice framed art, cut & pressed glass and china.
I asked the family and they aren’t interested unless I’m giving it away. Like I said, not even auctions or estate sellers want the stuff and there’s lots of nice framed art, cut & pressed glass and china. Eben the Salvation Army will take it.

ANTONY

Is it a good idea to remove rust from an antique?

October 29th, 2009 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden   Comments Off
spastic acrobat asked:


I have an old Dazey butter churn and the gears are rusted, but it still works perfectly.

THEODORE