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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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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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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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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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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.
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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. | 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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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 and in 2006 the book, "ANTIQUE OHIO AMISH QUILTS, THE DARWIN D. BEARLEY COLLECTION" WAS PUBLISHED BY BERNINA SEWING MACHINE COMPANY OF ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.
I can help with all aspects of identification, dating, repair and cleaning. I also buy, and broker antique quilts.
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Rex Ransome
U.S.
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| I can answer most questions concerning antique and vintage lamps. I also repair and refurbish these kinds of lamps. If I don't know the answer I can research and find out. | Available
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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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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. Please email photo's to: jackpot7@ix.netcom.com My web site is at: http://www.coinslots.com | 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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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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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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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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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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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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Martin G Roberts
U.K.
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| Pewter of the 19th Century and earlier from the British Isles and Ireland. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on 'art' metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts metalware. See my website for more information: www.antique-metalware.co.uk. | 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. | On Vacation
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robert klein
U.S.
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| In regards to antique, vintage and collectible furniture I can help with wood identification, styles, age, and periods. As with all things, looking at pictures is not as good as actually handling the object. Any questions about repair, restoration, refinishing, finishes, coatings, stains, historical coatings and materials will be answered as well.
SEND PICTURES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR THE QUESTION WILL LIKELY BE REJECTED. | On Vacation
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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 | Unavailable
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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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