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There are many companies that sell antique fenton lamps. In addition to the official brand website, one might also find one at the local antique shop.
One can have an antique doll appraised at a local antique dealer. They will be able to check the dolls for markings, which will tell when the doll was made and who manufactured it. From there, one can start the process of having them appraised.
A person can purchase an antique tea tin at a local Antique store. These are very popular but the brands are rare so you should look at several different antique place if you are looking for a certain brand.
i just paid $240 for one in mint shape at a show
Go to the library and look for Flayderman's Antique American Firearms. You should be able to identify your pistol from the pictures and descriptions in the Stevens chapter.
One can tell if an oriental carpet is antique with the help of a magnifying glass. One can check out the color, the size, the type, and the style to determine the date of the carpet with the help of a magnifying glass.
Value of ANY gun will be based on condition- and in the case of an antique, originality. DO NOT clean up an antique- what you call dirt, collectors call patina. There is no way to give a value without a hands-on assessment by a person that knows antique British pistols. It may be $50, or $500.
No it's not necessary, but any good instructor will tell you two hands make you more steady than one. A good pistol stance is to hold the pistol in one hand and place your other hand underneath your pistol hand to help steady it while shooting
There are perhaps some antique jewelry dealers in New Jersey. You may be able to check the store locators and find one. You may also visit websites that will tell you where they are.
currently there is one for sale on guns America they place the value at $255 here is the link, (http://www.gunsamerica.com/996720904/Guns/Pistols/Antique/P_BONDINI_45_CAL_TARGET_MADE_IN_ITALY.htm )
There are many places one might go to purchase a French mirror. In addition to an official brand website, one might also try purchasing from the Amazon website.
There are many places where one could purchase an antique bed. One looking to purchase an antique bed should look at HOM furniture stores, Boston Store, Macy's, and local antique shops.