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Barbara K. Acchino
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| II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES
AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS. | Available
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Marc A. Hess
U.S.
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| I can answere questions on coin operated vending machines and arcade machines such as antique gumball and peanut venders, slot machines, juke boxes and pinball and arcade machines | Available
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Tom Novitski
U.S.
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| I am able to answer questions on old coin operated machines. These include vending machines such as gumball or peanut or other machines such as trade stimulators that did not dispense a product but were positioned on a store's counter to bring in customers or stimulate trade. I specialize in machines by Pulver, Zeno, and Mansfield and also any old cast iron or wood machines. | Available
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David Burritt
U.S.
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| My expertise is in the area of antique slot machines. Specifically pre 1940 era machines. I have an extensive price history list of slot machines that have been sold on eBay and other auction houses (e.g., Victoria Casino Auctions, Rich Penn Auctions, etc.). | Available
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Chad Boekelheide
U.S.
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| I'm an expert on coin operated machines. I can answer questions on slot machines, gumball & peanut machines, jukeboxes, arcade machines, pinball machines, gambling machines and any other device that operates with a coin. I have a couple hundred machines in my collection and have seen hundreds of others while traveling across the country and going to antique shows. I can give an appraisal on your item, but please send a picture if possible so I can give you accurate information. You can send pictures to me at buck@nvc.net | Available
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Larry Bieza
U.S.
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| I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc. | Available
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Bruce W. Zubee
U.S.
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| I can answer any questions regarding antique carousel horses, menagerie figures and any type of carousel component. I can also answer questions regarding other antique wooden horses. | Available
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Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson
U.S.
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| We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service. | Available
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Eileen Cronk
Canada
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| I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc.
I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise. | Available
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DARWIN D. BEARLEY
U.S.
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| I am considered by many to be an expert on AMERICAN ANTIQUE QUILTS.
My real expertise lies with ANTIQUE OHIO AMISH QUILTS.
I can help with all aspects of identification, dating, repair and cleaning. I also buy, and broker antique quilts.
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David Silver
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| I'm an expert on all types of antique and classic CAMERAS, vintage PHOTOGRAPHS, and the HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm; from daguerreotypes and tintypes to the black & white images by the 20th century masters. I can identify and appraise, explain techniques and processes, offer insights on restoration and preservation, and provide guidelines for buying and selling. | Available
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DR. ROBERT LERCH
U.S.
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| i am able to answer questions related to
COIN OPERATED MACHINES OF ALL TYPES.
TIFFANY STUDIOS LAMPS, GLASS AND ACCESORIES.
AMERICAN FOLK ART.
CAST IRON.
GENERAL ANTIQUES | Available
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Bob Wiley
U.S.
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| All types of repair and restoration questions regarding wooden and upholstered pieces. I am not an appraiser and therefore cannot answer value questions | Available
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Stuart Driver
Australia
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| KEROSENE/OIL LAMPS, PARTICULARLY THOSE MADE BY
EDWARD MILLER & CO. (E.M. & Co.) - U.S.A.
Website: www.edwardmillerkeroseneoillamps.com | Available
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Martin Roberts
U.K.
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| Antique pewter especially from the British Isles. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on `art` metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts metalware. See more at www.antique-metalware.co.uk | Available
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Michael Andrew Wilson
France
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| I will attempt to answer questions about European Antique Furniture and 20th Century
Decorative arts and Design furniture, including 18th century & 19th century construction
details, style, period and the craftsmen and manufactures that created them, I will also
attempt to answer questions about buying European Antiques and how to become a expert
collector, my speciality is French, Italian, English, Irish, Spanish, Belgium, Dutch, Danish,
Swedish, German, and Swiss. | Available
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Robert Barnes
U.S.
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| Please e-mail me @ n2coinop@aol.com I am an expert on vintage coin operated machines and would love to help anyone that needs info. I can answer questions on vending machine, arcade machine, fortune teller, slot machine, digger/crane machine, gumball machine, syrup dispencer, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testor, pinball machine, gambling machine, bowling machine, etc. If it takes a coin, I can give you info on it.
A few of the many manufacturers of these machines are Columbus Vending Machine Co., R.D. Simpson, Advance Machine Co., Bluebird Products Co., Chester Pollard, Chicago Coin, Mutoscope, Evans, Seeburg, etc. | Available
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Bill & Jan Berning
U.S.
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| We can answer almost any question regarding antique scales of any type. | Available
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Irene Schwall
U.S.
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| I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2.
Please note:
I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing -- I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY. | On Vacation
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Rodger Knutson
U.S.
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| I am an expert on old coin operated machines, slot machines, trade stimulator's, jukeboxes, old arcade machines, etc. I have been identifying these for people who respond to my web site listed below, for a few years now. In almost all cases I am able to tell them about their old coin operated machines, the year, the value, and other general information about their machines. I do not know much about soda vending machines, coin banks, or scales, but I will try to help you with these if I can. | On Vacation
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Fred Taylor
U.S.
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| I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions about those items. | Maxed Out
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