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Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 191
 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.

David Silver

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 242
 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.

G Zimmerman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Timeliness N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Total Questions 3
 I can answer questions about the works of Rene Lalique.

Eileen Cronk

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 2006
 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.

Chad Boekelheide

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 350
 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

Michael Andrew Wilson

France
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 1575
 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.

Tom Novitski

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 106
 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.

David Burritt

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 156
 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.).

Fred Taylor

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 2455
 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.

Marc A. Hess

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Total Questions 291
 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

Stuart Driver

Australia
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.74
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Timeliness 9.83
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 122
 KEROSENE/OIL LAMPS, PARTICULARLY THOSE MADE BY EDWARD MILLER & CO. (E.M. & Co.) - U.S.A. Website: www.edwardmillerkeroseneoillamps.com

Bruce W. Zubee

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 1106
 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.

Measureman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 58
 I can answer questions about American Copper, Brass, Iron, Nickel, Tin, Wood, liquid and dry measures - Federal, State, County, City and Town Standards; working measures; measures made by Gurley, Fairbanks, Troemner and other makers. Can also answer questions relating to Sealer (Inspector of Weights and Measures) items - measures, weights, scales, yardsticks, tools etc. Can also provide information on Canadian measures.

DARWIN D. BEARLEY

U.S.
Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Total Questions 345
 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.

Rodger Knutson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 9.94
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1298
 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

Robert Barnes

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 304
 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.

Barbara K. Acchino

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.72
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 782
 II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.

Larry Bieza

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 310
 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.

Bill & Jan Berning

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 1010
 We can answer almost any question regarding antique scales of any type.

robert klein

U.S.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1066
 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. I am a qualified to answer questions about repair, restoration, refinishing, finishes, coatings, stains, historical coatings and materials. SEND PICTURES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR THE QUESTION WILL LIKELY BE REJECTED.

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2009-11-19 Bally's 1982 $1 Slot Machine E 1000:

Thank You! These will really help you and when your asking someone about something you can refer to a page number or use a bally part number, which helps you to get the part or right information your

2009-11-19 Hoosier cabinet:

I apologize and will resend it through the web site. I had even put links to pictures of hoosier style cabinets. bk ============== =============================== It is an oak hoosier style

2009-11-19 Antique Organ or Piano Lamp:

Hi, I would need to see clearer and more detailed photographs of your lamp to be of any help. Feel free to contact me through my website www.edwardmillerkeroseneoillamps.com at information@edwardmillerkeroseneoillamps

2009-11-19 Mills Diamond 3 star / Sega mad money:

Hi Rudolf, Good to hear from you, from across the pond. First, lets take you Mills diamond three star machine. Could you be wrong about the machines name? Attached to this answer, is a photo of a Mills

2009-11-19 antique side table:

it is a server or in an auction house the would say a 'diminutive' server or sideboard (that means a small one and the wording means they can sell it for more). they are used in dining areas, entry areas

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