I pulled it from a PBO-1 patrol bomber and I was wondering if anybody could find where it was from and what an estimated price is or could be. (I’m not flipping it) Thank u:3
Need help identifying this piece. It was given to me by my late grandfather, who passed away 20+ years ago. I found something similar, which is the last picture
Unsure if this is the right place to post and ask questions but more just trying to figure out what to do in this situation. My dad recently passed and he has been collecting lots of things since before me and my brother were born.
These are some pictures of what he has, as far it looks like majority of it is Hot Wheels, Matchbox cars, old model scale cars and KISS. There's other things but that is what most of the collection is made of.
My issue is we all really don't know where to start or where to look as in trying to sell these things to the right people. We don't have space for all of these things so they are currently in a large storage unit that none of us can really afford to keep for long.
Greetings everyone. I can't find any information about these pieces anywhere. Does anyone have any examples or information? I'd be grateful for your help. I'm interested in their rarity and approximate mintage. "Promo release "
Rare Matched Pair of Antique Bagobo "Sangi" Knives Mindanao, Southern Philippines – Late 19th to Early 20th Century Condition: Excellent Collector Grade (Loose, Completely Intact, Bells Ring)
The knives are mounted in a display box. This is what I think I have:
The pair are a magnificent, highly authentic matched pair of antique Sangi utility knives from the Bagobo (Lumad) people of Mindanao, Philippines. These pieces have not been permanently glued, soldered, or modified, allowing for full handling, close study, and display flexibility.
Blade & Forging Details
Unlike most surviving examples that have suffered tip damage over the last century, both of these blades feature their original, intentional factory-forged scalloped tips. The complex, jagged silhouette of the tips is completely intact and beautifully sharp.
Decorative Metalwork: The spines of both steel blades feature traditional incised brass-inlaid geometric patterns consisting of interlocking waves and half-moon crescents. Under high magnification, the hand-chiseled valleys and tool-priors from the native smith are visible, confirming pure indigenous craftsmanship where brass wires were hand-hammered directly into the negative spaces.
Surface & Patina: The blades show prominent vertical and diagonal scratch patterns indicative of traditional stone-sharpening and hand-polishing. The steel displays a gorgeous, dark, uniformly stabilized carbon patina with light surface pitting, completely free of active orange rust.
Ricasso Detailing: The base of the blades features specialized scroll-cut styling and crescent punch accents right where the tang meets the hilt.
Hilt & Tang Construction
The hilts demonstrate the pinnacle of historic Mindanao metalsmithing, showing an elite multi-material stabilization technique:
Tang Assembly: Looking straight down the brass collars (ferrules), the original hand-carved native hardwood cores are visible. The wood exhibits natural, historic drying shrinkage consistent with over a century of age.
Grip Wirework: The handles are meticulously bound with alternating bands of tightly wrapped dark iron wire and smooth brass spacers, providing a structurally sound and tight grip.
Acoustic "Tiger Bells": The pommels feature branching iron loops holding traditional cast-brass "tiger bells" on short links. All chains move completely freely, and the bells still ring. The raw, coarse finish and hand-slit apertures on the bells showcase true lost-wax/sand-casting methods.
Dimensions & Display
Condition: Loose items. They will ship inside a premium wooden display box lined with mounting pins, though they lift out effortlessly for handling.
Can anyone point me in a direction to have someone help me understand what we have. Thank you in advance.
Hi guys, I'm thinking of beginning to collect Hot Wheels and I'm wondering if anybody has any recommendations for where I can buy them? I know most toy shops have them, but is there anywhere else?
Classic millennial dilemma, my Grandma recently passed and my mum inherited them from grandmas mum (my great grandma) and is curious of the value.
What I can tell from the stamp is that while the company started in 1794, this specific set is from post-war US occupied Germany , between 1946-1949, but I can’t find this specific pattern for the life of me.
I found some similar tea cups I think are from this collection, but my mum has the full dining set plus a gravy boat, serving tray which I can’t really seem to find.
It seems like a more simple pattern but the red is really striking, just curious if there’s any value or history on these bad boys?
So, I have a few decent sized collections (Godzilla, Nintendo, Capcom), and am wanting to upgrade to some clear display shelves to present them. I was wondering if anyone knew where to find a fully transparent acrylic display cabinet at least four feet in height? Built-in lighting isn’t necessary, but will be taken into consideration.
So I was out at couple antique stores in Rogers, Minnesota and they had a shocking amount of racist memorabilia throughout the store. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them sitting there in shops run by old white people but as I’m white myself I’m not sure if it’s okay for me to buy them just so they aren’t there anymore. I want to find a place locally to notify or to buy them and bring them somewhere much more appropriate. Any suggestions?
Hi all,
I have 2 Disney Figures that I found Urban Mining a few years ago, haven’t been able to find much online about them
Marked: c83 Walt Disney Prods. Comics Spain
Thinking about collecting unopened cereal boxes but has to find a display protector case in case of mice.
The cheapest case I found is $5-$20 per case.
That’s more than the cereal box.
I love this guy so much. He was taped together when I bought him, and when I opened him up there was a note that said, "from Uncle Victor's study." I put the note back when I stuck the lid on with museum putty. I hope that wherever he is, Uncle Victor knows how much I adore his taste in tobacco jars :)
These are all physical PC games (I collect every console, but these are the cheapest & most interesting for sure). I've started collecting them since this new thrift store opened near where I live. Unlike most thrift stores that have a very limited inventory and cost €1-2 per game, this thrift store sells them by weight. I spend about €2-3 per 30 games.
What interests me the most is how obscure some of these regional finds are! One of my most obscure games is "Axion's Travel Adventure" which I believe to be a promotional game from a Belgian bank or something? Or "Best of Pac" which is pretty much a weird Pac-Man copy.