After taking a second, more careful look at the knife I now believe that it may be a genuine vintage, or even antique, Shibriya. The scratches may have been produced by someone using an abrasive to remove some rust (never a wise thing to do). The we…
Cindy,
It always disturbs me when I am about to disappoint someone but I feel it is important to be be truthful. I have been a collector of Italian ceramics for more than four decades. I have written four books on the subject, many articles for nume…
I believe that these were probably made for decorative purposes rather than practical use. The shape is traditionally known as a "Pilgrim Flask". If you do an internet search for "pilgrim flask" you will discover that most were made of ceramic. It i…
There have been a number of books bearing the title "Bethlehem to Olivet" by various authors and publishers. The one written by J.R. Miller and published by Hodder and Stoughton seems to have been printed around 1908. There seems to have been a numb…
The company was called Roman Bronze Works (no Western) of New York.
Try contacting the Amon Carter Museum, Below is a link to the museum showing their "Mountain Man" Bronze.
http://www.cartermuseum.org/works-of-art/1961-19
Walter Del Pellegrino
This looks like a World War II optical rangefinder used in conjunction with a Fire Control Director. Its best to post your photos and information to a military collectors forum such as the link below
http://www.military-quotes.com/forum/military-co…
Sue,
There is a collection of Philippine Santos currently being offered on ebay by one seller. The seller has included some great information and a photo of a 1967 Manilla Times news article concerning these items.
Do a search in ebay for either of…
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