Welcome John. You are in the right place.
Regardless it is a beautiful vase and in time will be a beautiful antique!
There are hundreds of polar bear bookends online and most do not look like they would hold up very heavy books. Just very popular.
Many book ends i have had over the years were not very efficient at holding up books.So yes, probably for children's books.
That would be my guess.
Very nice and it looks old.
It maybe a burl . Here are two of mine. Yes , I know they look obscene.[ATTACH]
It is possible that it was filled to make it weighted. Could it be a bookend ?
It sure looks like a hood ornament .
From what I have seen of the stuff you have posted most of it seems to be from the 60--70's so you probably could save yourself a lot of trouble...
What a great way to brighten your day! While researching a cloisonne vase i had and sold , which had a studio mark, they said the older cloisonne...
As you can see the black paint is worn off the handle. You might be able to stain in almost black or paint it. Or leave it as is . (Which I would...
Wonderful design. I figured you had to be from Conn. or there abouts when you used the term "tag sale" . I lived in Conn. twice- Darien and...
It would be late 1800's early 1900 with that winged end. At least the ones I have sold like that had a pat. date in late 1800.
Agree with Debora. The "hand " is a little awkward!
I would give them a rough guess. It's not like they are going to investigate. We had an awning from the 70's maybe 60's in that color.
The similarity is probably the subject. Ever day life,
Resounding YES!
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Here is the only pastel I have done so far. I am about to do one of our favorite deceased dogs for my husband's Christmas. Double matting helps...
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