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Tom Haney
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I'm Tom Haney, your guide to a world of vintage wonders and forgotten stories. My passion lies in rescuing beautiful antiques from obscurity and sharing their unique charm with discerning collectors and enthusiasts. DMs are open ✅✅
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 22
The Battle of Anghiari by Enrico Bosi. this exceptional pietre dure was executed by Enrico Bosi. The artisan was renowned for the realism of his plaques, and this scene is particularly impactful, evoking the drama of the 1440 battle between the Italian League and the Republic of Milan.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 17d
MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17d
#NoKings
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Tisha Mark @tishamark.com · 25d
A tiny seascape for your evening!

Tisha Mark ©2025, Brief Encounters, oil on Gessobord, 4"x4"

Original is available:
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#art #painting #bsnm #TraditionalArt
Original seascape oil painting by Tisha Mark, “Brief Encounters” 4”x4” oil on Ampersand Gessobord (2025). The painting has white textured clouds in a gray-blue sky over a dark blue sea that is meeting a rocky shore. There are hints of green moss and red algae or seaweed on the rocks.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 25d
Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 25d
The corruption and self-dealing is staring you in the face. Hello?
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NPR @npr.org · 25d
ICE claims assaults on its officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
White House claims "more than 1,000%" rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 25d
Be safe out there
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 26d
Paul Revere Teapot. Commissioned in 1791 by Hannah Speakman Rowe, a loyal patron of Revere’s workshop, this teapot was part of a larger silver service that reflected the latest in neoclassical refinement. Rowe, the wife of a prominent Boston merchant, purchased it along with a matching sugar dish.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 27d
Kronen-Narr by Paul Klee. One of the most important artists of the 20th century, Paul Klee's revolutionary compositions defied easy categorization. His paintings blended abstraction, personal and historical narratives into works that transformed the history of modern art. #Trending #Viral
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 27d
Black Opal Necklace, 18.89 Carats. This striking necklace showcases a magnificent pear shaped black opal of 18.89 carats, displaying the gem's characteristic play-of-color in brilliant flashes of blue, green and purple against its dark body tone. #Trending #Viral #Antiques #Vintage
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 27d
Pearl and Diamond Suite. This exceptional suite of pearl and diamond jewelry comprises a radiant three-strand necklace, a matching three-strand bracelet and elegant drop earrings. Presenting a refined spectrum of 74 fine pearls in luminous shades of white, gold and silver. DM for info and sales.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 27d
David Webb Ancient Altar Necklace. The striking pendant centers an intricately carved sapphire surrounded by an architectural framing that recalls an ancient temple. With 14.43 carats of diamonds, carved rubies and rock crystal.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 27d
Zambian Emerald Earrings, 5.33 Carats. These magnificent earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of emerald cut Zambian emeralds totaling 5.33 carats, each displaying the characteristic vivid green saturation for which Zambian stones are prized.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 27d
David Webb Double-Headed Snake Bracelet. Intricately textured in 18K yellow gold and platinum, the scale-like design shimmers with approximately 27.15 carats of diamonds. Its mesmerizing eyes are crafted from carved rubies and cabochon emeralds, adding a vibrance to the elegant work.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · 27d
Hadrian's Villa Mosaic Table. This extraordinary mosaic table from Hadrian's Villa stands as one of antiquity's most important surviving treasures, representing the ultimate convergence of imperial Roman grandeur and archaeological significance.
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The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social · Sep 26
The Society has a rare and extensive collection of primarily 19th-century printing blocks which provide a rich insight into Victorian printing practices, in both London and the surrounding region.
Printing block showing a tiger catching a cattle-like prey. A printed result of the tiger printing block.
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Durotriges Dig @durotrigesdig.bsky.social · Sep 29
In 1971, a late 4th century AD mosaic was found at #Halstock in #Dorset

This painting, by Stephen Cosh, was made for the @antiquaries.bsky.social (Roman mosaics of Britain vol II 2005)

The original was reburied and sadly can no longer be seen

A lost little masterpiece for #MosaicMonday
Painting of a geometric polychrome Roman mosaic with floral design within a central roundel
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 30
The Mills Double DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso. the Mills DeLuxe Violano-Virtuoso stands as one of the most important and incredible musical devices ever made. It plays classical, operatic and popular music. It can play on a single or up to 15 nickels and has the ability to run for approximately an hour.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 30
Exhibition Satinwood Sideboard by Wright and Mansfield. This extraordinary sideboard was certainly created specifically for the important 19th-century international exhibitions. Satinwood, ebony, marble and doré bronze of superior quality are combined with a classical theme.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 30
George III Mahogany Footed Knife Boxes. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and chevron inlay work along the edges and silver mountings on the façade. Great care was taken with the inlay work on the interior of the boxes, with intricate borders encircling each storage slot.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 30
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers. This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. First introduced by legendary Meissen artist Johann Joachim Kändler around 1740 for a royal commission from Friedrich August II.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 30
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet. The remarkable machine, crafted by the renowned Leipzig firm of Ludwig Hupfeld, is one of the most mechanically complex music players ever made, boasting three self-playing violins accompanied by a self-playing piano.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 30
Ornamental Turning Lathe by Holtzapffel & Co. A remarkable piece of machinery, the lathe is the ultimate carving tool capable of producing highly detailed objects of exquisite artistry. Set in motion by the large foot treadle, a complicated set of gears provides the power behind the machine.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 28
Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc. This table was crafted with both luxury and grandeur in mind. Unlike almost all other tables from this period that were crafted from gilt bronze, this particular example stands apart as one of the select few made from 95% pure silver.
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Tom Haney @antiquelegends.bsky.social · Sep 28
19th-Century French Floor Safe. A marvel of mechanical ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning French hobnail safe represents one of the most secure methods of storing valuables in the 19th century. One must follow a precise sequence using three keys to unlock the safe.
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