It came in the same lot as the pitcher. I don't know what this maker's mark is. Any help is greatly appreciated. He certainly is an unhappy...
I bought a lot at auction that had a lot of miniature items. Most I could identify but not this one. I need to know what it is so I can research...
Ebay doesn't allow Walrus ivory specifically. And that's where I sell.
It may just be wishful thinking on my part. I can't sell ivory.
Not traditionally. But we all know that tourist trade money can make a lot of unusual things happen.
In my research I've found them described as walrus tusk and bovine bone. My money's on the cow bone. But, what do you all think? [ATTACH]...
My friend took it to a primitives collector who told her it was an old German pipe. The collector had one too. Thanks komokwa!
Thanks everyone.
I'm pretty sure Komokwa has it right. The shape of the cutter has the same bump at the bottom of the pipe bowl that most of these old porcelain...
Unfortunately she is very non-technical. She wouldn't be able to take a pic and send it to me even if I walked her through the steps.
That is a possibility.
It doesn't have one.
That was one of my guesses but bats don't have 2 round spots.
I don't think so. The handle isn't there.
I don't have it. My friend bought it at the auction we went to last night and she has it. She was thinking it was a reindeer but I don't see that...
I can't figure it out! [ATTACH]
Thank you!
I've had this inkwell and the heavy, but plain, bronze base for years. I never noticed before that the inkwell has an impressed maker's mark. It...
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I just got back and don't have the time to set up my photo box. I'll get some more pics tomorrow.
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