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Antique Architectural Knick Knacks
Just recently a topic of great interest has become the buying and selling of antiques, possibly more than at any time in history.
No doubt the most popular U.S. television show 'The Antiques Road Show' and it's British counterpart, have helped to create a huge interest in the antique industry. What was once thought to be the world of stuffy and snobbish appraisers picking away at Chinese vases and other such oddities has now become a business that is quite intriguing to most people. Those who perhaps never before had an interest in antiques suddenly saw how much fun it could be to find out that an old afghan or piece of jewelry is actually worth thousands of dollars.
What has also helped everyday people to appreciate the world of antiques is that they see how items they never thought about as actually being antique, and certainly never considered as being valuable, can actually fetch quite a price at the right auction with the right buyer. Those who assumed that "antiques" only meant fancy furniture or Asian carvings had their eyes open to items such as early American folk art, different textiles including tablecloths and other linens, collectible bottles, and items such as these.
Obviously dabbling with antiques that you already have a good deal of knowledge on or possibly a very keen interest in, can mean an endeavor that is not only enjoyable but also financially successful.
So if you've been considering dabbling in the world of antiques and just have not quite decided as to which type of antique you want to specialize in, or are just looking for a little bit of variety to bring to your business why not look at Architectural Oddments?
Architectural Oddments
Items from older buildings are often unappreciated by those sent in to demolition those buildings, but to the collector there are many elements and items that are truly a part of the history of architecture.
Salvaging these items is actually a big business. Some antique stores specialize in this part of the industry alone and actually quite well.
While not every part of an older building is going to be valuable, many of the larger elements will be. These are purchased by those who have an interest in a particular form of architecture or history buffs that collect items from a particular time period.
Fireplace Mantels
Most fireplaces today have some sort of mantel or shelf over them so it's not as if this type of item is not to be found anywhere. But older fireplace mantels are very unique in that they were usually hand-carved and very often had details and carvings that were unique for the time period in which they were made. Many experts can tell the area in which the mantel was made just from the decorations on it.
The materials the mantels were made from have a lot to do with their value. English oak is one of the most expensive materials and mantels made from this wood usually do very well at auction. Others can be carved from marble or made from stone.
Along with mantels are fireplace screens and accessories. Many of the original items were made from solid brass and the screens were typically very ornate and artistic.
Doors And Hardware
As with fireplace mantels, many antique doors were hand carved from solid oak and other such materials. They too can say a lot about the time period in which they were made because of the decoration and design.
Many collectors use doors not really as doors but add a base and glass top and create a desk or table. This way the decoration can be appreciated at all times without the door being overused or damaged.
Doors can also be used as other pieces of furniture; some designers have gotten very creative and used them to make headboards for the bed or just as wall art.
The hardware used for the doors is also very valuable. This includes knobs, hinges, door knockers, and kick plates. These too were made of brass and are used as decorations, bookends, and so on.
Stained Glass Windows
Today's stained glass windows can be made with the help of machines whereas antique stained glass was made by hand. The decorations of the glass and the details can really tell a lot about the craftsperson and the time period in which he or she lived.
We often associate stained glass windows with churches and it's true that some of the best can be found on old churches but other buildings would also incorporate these items into their architecture as well.
Tiffany style is one of the most valuable of all the brands of stained glass and of course the older the window the more expensive it will be.
Finials
Finials are those decorative "knobs" or caps that you see on the tops of things such as wrought iron fences or even the tops of different pieces of furniture. While sometimes these items are actually a part of the architecture of design of an item, usually they are a separate part that is added on. This means that they can be loosened from that piece of furniture and sold as is.
These items are used by collectors today as all decoration or sconces, bookends, doorstops, and so on. They are usually very heavy and made of hand carved wood. Some were also made of iron.
One of the reasons they are so valued is because they are full of intricate carved details, which too tell a story of the time period and style of furniture to which they were attached.
Other Architecture Items
There are so many other architecture items that do well at auction that it's impossible to mention all of them. Tin ceiling tiles, chandeliers, tiles, bathroom fixtures, bathtubs, kitchen and bathroom sinks, stoves, weathervanes, window locks, staircases, iron grates, and just about anything else that can be taken from an older home or building can do well at auction. Buyers may be adding to a collection, may have an interest in a certain style of architecture, or may just appreciate the look of a certain pieces.
Deciding On Antiques
So if you've been thinking of entering the fun and exciting world of antiques, there should be nothing holding you back. Do some reading about what makes each different item valuable and become familiar with about how much people are now paying at auction for them. You will probably find that this is the most enjoyable business venture you've ever tried.
As they say, another man's rubbish is someone else's treasure, so get out there and start 'treasure hunting'!
Antique Carved Wood Ship Who Made It?
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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN 875 SILVER & HAND CARVED BOTH SIDES LAVA CAMEO BRACELET $1,100.75 |
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ANTIQUE CARVED HARDSTONE CAMEO of HERA GOLD MOUNT C.1840 $2,363.15 |
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ONE OF A KIND ANTIQUE 5 DRAWER CHEST WITH AMAZING CARVED DETAIL L@@K!!!!! $817.86 |
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Rare Old Antique Unique Tibetan Carved Lection Board NR $299.00 |
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Amazing Antique Tibetan Ritual Carved Copper Shang Bell $999.00 |
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WONDERFUL SQUARE ANTIQUE TABLE WITH TURNED LEGS AND CARVED APRON $292.50 |
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LARGE VICTORIAN VINTAGE ANTIQUE GOLD PINCHBECK CARVED LADY SHELL CAMEO BROOCH $94.83 |
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Vintage Antique Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box - Momento Keepsake Cigar Chest $99.99 |
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Antique Wood Carving Sculpture Figural $39.99 |
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ANTIQUE EBONY HAND CARVED WOODEN ELEPHANT $15.79 |
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ANTIQUE GREAT CARVED WOOD LARGE GOTHIC CRUCIFIX $650.00 |
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ANTIQUE GREAT CARVED WOOD LARGE GOTHIC CRUCIFIX $450.00 |
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Antique Carved Faceted Black Glass Button w 4 Way Boxed Shank $24.99 |
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1879 Victorian child print Bagpipe Baby First Birthday carved Wood Frame antique $75.00 |
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Antique Man Cowboy Wooden Carved Puppet Stetson Hat NR $29.99 |
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FINE ANTIQUE LARGE CHINESE DECORATED CELADON VASES ON CARVED ORIGINAL BASES $2,127.56 |
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Early Century Vintage wood Book Shelf small Urnate carving Antique wooden shelf $250.00 |
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Antique Circa 1800's Ornate Carved Wood Salt Box $241.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CARVED MAHOGANY LATE 1800'S RED VELVET SETTEE - GREAT FRAME $99.00 |
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Antique Frisian Chip Carved Desk Organizer, Dutch. $65.00 |
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ANTIQUE 3pc Sterling& bone, Carving Set...LANDERS FRARY CLARK CUTLERY..Original $55.00 |
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Antique Frisian Chip Carved Velvet Lined Jewelry Box, Dutch. $60.00 |
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Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Stand for Vase/Bowl $2.59 |
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RARE Antique Carved ILLUS Building Baby BLOCKS Wooden TOYS Embossed Circus $99.00 |
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Great Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Wood Carved Panels Top Quality $3,490.00 |
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antique carved alabaster relief judgement Malines 1600 $112.50 |
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PRE-1968 HAND-CARVED ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE ROOM DIVIDER IMPORTED CHINA $1,850.00 |
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Antique Carved Walnut Bench Stool Needlepoint Upholstery Cabriolet Legs $495.00 |
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ANTIQUE PHOTO WALNUT 4 PIECE FRAME CARVED EBONY WOMAN $34.85 |
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ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WHITBY JET HANNAH NAME BROOCH PIN 1880 $77.45 |
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1800s Face Mask Terra Cotta Incredibly TRIBAL IGUANA VERY ANTIQUE CARVED RARE $180.00 |
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Russian Abramtsevo Antique Carved Wooden Tray c. 1910 $2,600.00 |
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Great Antique Vintage Hand Carved Wood Pack Saddle Western Rustic Decor $24.99 |
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Antique Victorian Carved Coral brooch deep salmon color Koralle Engel Brosche $4,800.00 |
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vintage/antique celadon jade bangle finely carved, beautiful $50.00 |
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Antique Mexican Cross Hatch Vase Hand Rubbed and Carved White Lines NR $18.00 |
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Antique Full Size SWORD Carved Wood, Brass, Bone FISH GRIP India $150.00 |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOG OAK? VULCANITE CARVED MEMORY LOCKET PENDANT HAIR BOX $26.86 |
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antique carved gold mirrow $40.00 |
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GORGEOUS GILT 1860'S CARVED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHAIR $243.15 |
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'Antique Carved Oak Library cabinet English' Old World $3,195.00 |
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☻Antique Fine Carved Medieval Castle Pendant Brooch ☻ Os de Boeuf Griff aus Bein $235.52 |
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19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED ROOT IMMORTAL $2,608.16 |
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19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CARVED CHINESE OCCASIONAL TABLE $3,082.37 |
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Vintage Hand Carved wood lamps Old Antique wooden Chicago Fredericks Table lamp $160.00 |
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Antique CHINESE VERMEIL OVER SILVER FILIGREE CARVED CINNABAR EARRINGS/DRESS CLIP $59.99 |
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EVER SWEET ANTIQUE GRAPE CARVED BALLOON BACK NEEDLEPOINT CHAIR $198.94 |
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EVER SWEET ANTIQUE GRAPE CARVED BALLOON BACK NEEDLEPOINT CHAIR $198.94 |
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Antique Hand Carved Genuinely Made - Totem Pole $4.99 |
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15pcs Antique Bronze Carved Alloy Lobster Clasps 30mm Charms Findings 160544 $4.15 |
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Antique Canton Carved ox bone Calling Card case box deep intricate personalized $850.00 |
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EVER SWEET ANTIQUE ROSE CARVED BALLOON BACK NEEDLEPOINT CHAIR $198.94 |
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ANTIQUE WHTING & DAVIS CO. FANCY CARVED FAUX HEMATITE 1.5 " CLIP ON EARRINGS $35.99 |
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75pcs Antique Bronze Carved Alloy Lobster Clasps 30mm Charms Findings 160544 $17.45 |
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antique CHINESE ASIAN CARVED JADE necklace with DRAGON PENDANT $299.99 |
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EVER SWEET ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ROSE CARVED BALLOON BACK NEEDLEPOINT CHAIR $216.62 |
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MALAYSIA ANTIQUE KLEWANG, LAMANG MALAY SABRE SWORD CARVED WOOD GRIP $250.00 |
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Rare Antique Vintage Knife and Fork Carving Set, Wood and Brass $150.00 |
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Antique hand carved + painted shore bird glass eyes from Cape Cod estate 10 1/2" $1,442.09 |
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Antique hand carved + painted shore bird glass eyes from Cape Cod estate 10 5/8 $1,676.00 |
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ANTIQUE CARVED CHINESE WEDDING BED CEREMONIAL ROSEWOOD BONE INLAID RARE ITEM NR* $5,000.00 |
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Antique OAK FRAME Carved Birds for Needlepoint BLACK FOREST $299.00 |
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GORGEOUS ANTIQUE ROSE CARVED BALLOON BACK CHAIR GLOWING NATURAL PATINA! $198.94 |
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Antique Victorian English Carved Oak Computer Desk Library Table $1,000.00 |
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Antique C 1910 Chinese Carved Painted Ox Bone Beads Necklace Bird, Flower Motifs $165.00 |
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Antique Chinese Chest Pigskin Carved Trunk Red Leather Lacquer 19th Century $900.00 |
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FABULOUS ANTIQUE CARVED BALLOON BACK CHAIR W/GLOWING NATURAL PATINA! $243.15 |
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ANTIQUE LARGE BLACK AFRICAN AMERICANA HAND CARVED WOOD STATUE FIGURINE FOLK ART $140.00 |
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Antique Silver Brooch Carved 7 Gods Of Fortune Japan $249.88 |
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ANTIQUE CARVED BAKELITE HATPIN $100.00 |
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Antique Pre Contact Meticulously Carved Austral Island Paddle Native Ethnic $2,659.99 |
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Antique Beautiful Carved Console Buffet Table Shanxi Province, China c.1780 $3,925.00 |
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2 Vintage Antique? Japanese Wood Carving Tools, Knife, Gouge, Chisel, Nice!! $32.00 |
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Black Forest Antique Smoking Bear BIG Size Carved Wood - Beautiful!! $399.99 |
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Antique Canopy Carved Queen Bed $1,030.00 |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SOFA/SETTE CARVED BLUE TUFTED $485.00 |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED AUTHENTIC SHELL CAMEO-LADY w/EARRINGS and w/CURLS $9.99 |
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Antique Wood Carving Set $50.00 |
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HEAVY CARVED ANTIQUE ITALIAN WALNUT SIDEBOARD 10IT103A $3,850.00 |
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VICTORIAN ANTIQUE Vintage NECKLACE Carved LUCITE FLOWER Ivory Color $7.90 |
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Mercy Goddess Tree-root Antique Hand Carved Sculpture,Luck,Safety,Wealth,Decor $0.99 |
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Fortune God Tree-root Antique Hand Carved Sculpture Art,Luck,Happy,Longevity $0.99 |
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Turkish pipe hand carved never used -antique, wooden $75.00 |
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Leopard Natural Tree-root Antique Hand Carved Sculpture Unique Home Decor Gift $0.99 |
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Green Bird Natural Tree-root Antique Hand Carved Sculpture Home Decor Gift $0.99 |
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Green Long Mandible Bird Natural Tree-root Antique Hand Carved Unique Sculpture $0.99 |
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Lucky Goldfish Natural Tree-root Antique Hand Carved Unique Sculpture Decor $0.99 |
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19th Century Hand Carved Solid Mahogany Antique Replica Davenport Writing Desk $699.00 |
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Beautiful Victorian Antique Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pin $72.54 |
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Antique Red Carved Celluloid Graduated Cluster Necklace $139.99 |
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Antique Vintage India Hand Carved Wood & Brass Sheath, Carving Knife & Fork $19.95 |
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AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE WOOD CARVING STOOL $29.99 |
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Antique carved granite from building facade $150.00 |
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Antique Primitive Wooden Ladle Spoon Hand Carved Wood House Decor Kitchen $58.50 |
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RARE LARGE ANTIQUE CARVED FRENCH BRITTANY BOOKCASE $6,500.00 |
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ANTIQUE WOODEN EGG HAND CARVED TRINKET BOX $24.00 |
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ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU CAMEO HAND CARVED WHITE CORAL 18k GOLD FRAME $299.00 |
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Exquisite Antique EMPEROR EMPRESS Carved RESIN? Wood WALL HANGING Japanese Paint $200.00 |
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ANTIQUE CHINESE BONE? CARVED HAIR PIC WOODEN $15.00 |
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ANTIQUE OAK LEAF ACORN CHOKER CHUNKY CARVED WOOD $32.00 |
