More 19th Century Silhouettes © 2012

Questions NOT Answered


I am always happy to answer questions regarding pre-1850 American silhouettes. Lately, I have been getting a lot of questions on modern silhouettes (modern means post-1900...even if they are 100 years old, they are modern). Sometimes, I answer them back saying they are modern. Sometimes, I do not even reply. If you have a hollow-cut silhouette, there is a 99% chance of it being American and pre-1850. If you do not have a hollow-cut, there is a 99% chance of it being modern, British, copy, or something else. I am talking about bust length silhouettes, not full figure ones. But then, I usually do not get myself involved with full length silhouettes, as they are mostly of English origin. A chance of you having a cut-n-paste American bust length silhouette is nil, unless you have one by Honeywell. So please keep the above in mind before sending in your questions.

Also, I no longer do an indepth write-up thingy for you. I used to do quite a bit for fun. However, too many people have been taking advantage of me. They list the silhouettes on eBay using my descriptions and write-ups. Why should I spend hours of my time and bust my butt for you? So that you can make money on eBay? That ain't right! For that reason, I am limiting my words when answering questions from now on. AND you need to promise me that you will NOT use my words if you decide to sell on eBay and other sites. If you want a good appraisal from me that you could use to sell your silhouettes, you can hire me on the cheap. Ask me if interested.