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Mr Punch Terracotta Tile Belgium
This 18cm x 14cm terracotta tile turned up in a mixed lot.
It depicts Mr Punch brandishing a sword. He is nicely glazed in a majolica like glaze.
The mark reads simply MADE IN BELGIUM
It’s... -
Jadeite Coloured Opalescent Opaque Glass Vase - Origin?
Hi,
I have this old vase that I'm curious about regarding origin. I was thinking Bohemian. It's a little unusual. The glass is opaque in a jadeite tone of green, but there is some opalescence... -
Welcome to the "Steele Box"
Hello everyone,
Here goes my first attempt at posting things found in the "Steel Box" I will try my best to post things appropriately as to make it easier on folks to find. First is if you have... -
I'm on the cusp of buying this Benacchio Capodimonti figurine, but...
I've checked it out against other Benacchio figurines and the workmanship looks good. The Triade Mark to match others from the same stable, but I hesitate. It's the 'BENACCHIO' in upper case,... -
does anyone recognize the signature or the chariot scene on this antique plate?
It is framed and I do not have access to the back of the plate. -
Pink glass vase
Another piece of glass has turned up in a mixed porcelain lot. It is about 16cm tall and has an art nouveau pattern.
Can anyone identify it for me?
The pattern is either engraved or etched as I... -
One of my Fathers glass pieces. Red vase
Hi all.
I All I know is what he is telling me. He bought it in the late 80's in an antique shop. Had a name but can't remember. He is 85.
The vase is about 12" tall. Sorry about the sideways... -
Basket ID?
Can anyone give me a lead in identifying this handled basket?
I was inclined to call it an Alaskan grass basket, but it's more rigid, more 'slippery' to the touch, than what I'm accustomed to.... -
Toluca Valley Basket? Just Want To Be Sure
Hi,
I originally thought that this might be a Hopi coil basket, but I read a post in this forum that said that the wrapped stitches between the coils indicated Toluca Valley, Mexico. I thought... -
"Bee Sting" Crocks & The Current Market For Stoneware
Hello Folks,
I was wondering if anyone knows the origins of the cobalt blue "Bee Sting" motif on antique crockery and an estimate of when it was utilized on crocks (i.e before 20th century). It...
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