I thought I'd add my pennies-worth to this interesting forum. Strangely, I'm selling more on ebay than I had done for ages. It's mostly low value...
Interesting, thank you. It explains what appeared to be surface rust!
Thanks you. My association to them comes from my interest in longcase clocks where you often see brass ones then in the corners of the clock face.
The bowl actually has a some history... I sold it to somebody in Japan from ebay. It was paid for promptly. I messaged the buyer for detailed...
Thank you again
Thank you for your info, do you have any idea regarding it's age?
I'd stand corrected but I'd refer to them as spandrels. A quote from Wikipedia: "A spandrel is a triangular space, usually found in pairs,...
I have a quite interesting bowl that I know nothing about but I'd like too if anyone can help? I'm guessing it is bronze? It appears possibly...
Thank you for your further comments which I appreciate. I do agree that there are issues with my piece. As I had thought before, the'sloppy' paint...
Thank you for your post Barbara. I do agee with many of the points you raise regarding my figure. I am however inclined to believe it is the...
The auction house has it's figures as per the 1877- 1887 marking which I would say is the one most like mine. It is the one I'd opted for before...
That's excellent, many thanks. I'm just off to work now but look forward to confirming tonight when I get home.
Yes, the idea makes good sense. The rear is shaped. I don't have it available at present to take another picture. He lives on top of a cupboard...
How long for though...
I've looked into it a lot today and there's so many variations of the mark... it's hard to be certain of any. I'll keep looking armed with all of...
Hey, I'm ok yet then... I still see the floor Daryl
Not many from UK here... As much as I dislike ebay.... I do use it a little. I'm seeing very poor prices for antique porcelain though, some of...
Bear Mom Like you, I am enjoying this site and agree that there is just no rudeness with the answers. We're not all experts and are happy to...
Yes, as long as I have had him he has interested me. I guess that is what makes a 'dealer' become a 'hoarder' :happy:
There's been some interesting comments from all. Not quite figured it out as yet but it's passed a stormy Sunday afternoon, here in UK!
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