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Question by Robert: I have a question about my ANTIQUE PAINTINGS?
I have two paintings by an E.T Parris dated 1834. They look like they are engravings. One was done by Thomas Woolnoth and the other by C.E Wagstaff. I do not know allot about art and I am having a hard time finding anything about these artist to see if they are of any value. The websites I go to want me to pay money to check auction prices.

Any help or guidance would be helpful.

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Answer by Lili
Are they engravings or are they paintings? Understand that these media are NOT the same.

I’m going to guess that these are prints — that is, engravings — and E.T. Parris may be the publisher, Woolnoth and Wagstaff the actual artists. The problem is that in order to get an appraisal, a valuation, you are going to HAVE to show the pieces to a professional expert or pay the websites to check the prices — or both. There is no way around that.

You can’t expect professional information and expertise for free any more than you would expect to see a doctor or dentist for free. Art experts and scholars spend years studying and working to earn their expertise, just as other professionals do. Why should you demand their services for nothing?

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Question by Anne B: re my question How do I fit an antique light fitting?
I think folk are misunderstanding. The point is that I need to wire the new two wired cable into the existing junction boxes on the ends of the wires in the ceiling. I know how to wire a normal three wire fitting into the light (like the fitting I have removed) but was just asking what to do about the earth cable in the ceiling. Do I need to earth that or will it be ok just to leave?
Normally, the modern rose would have an earth in it but because the antique rose doesn’t involve any wiring (you just feed the cable through), I was slightly worried about not earthing anything.
so, thnks to all who advised an electrician. An electrician won’t be necessary – just a bit of advice about the earth cable, please.

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Answer by wrathofkublakhan
You can ground to the junction box. The conduit is considered a ‘run to ground.’

If there is a switch, then the hot should run through the switch — continue to the light bulbs and then the neutral takes it back.

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