yesterdayrose Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 I have a Pierce Arrow Hood ornament, I think steel, kneeling man with bow, arrow missing. On one side it says: Tireur d'arc, and w.n. Schnell. When I turn the thing up side down it says: Ternstedt Mfg.Co; Design Patent Pending. Where and How can I find out that this is an original and not a reproduction? and how much is it worth?TIA, yesterdayrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I'm not an expert, but I don't think the reproduction has the manufacturer information on the bottom. As I recall the archers face is, or at least appears to be a separate piece from the rest of the casting (it is die-cast or "pot-metal" by the way) and the bow is brass wire and plated with the rest. As for value... Well I've seen them from $100 (bad shape) to $1500 for one in better than decent condition. My favorite quote is that it's worth what someone will give you for it, and e-bay will be the best way to set the "fair" or best price for you. Going blind I think that is a 1930-31 style ornament, but if you post your e-mail or a picture I have a book that will verify the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesterdayrose Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 Thanks so much for giving me some info! I put the ornament up for auction so please, please take a look (eBay) and let me know if we are doing this right! my apologies, but I used some of the info you gave me in the auction. If I forgot to mention anything, let me know through the auction. I just want to do this right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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