Backmark looks British to me. Does anyone else see the roof as thatched?
Did you see? Midwest Refiners is moving from MI to Florida - handing over the reins of the company to a new generation.
Been though that. Many of my mother's beautiful dishes went the same way. That is a beautiful set, hopefully it will find a good home.
Now I just need a beehive lamp :)
Thank you - she is a "little beauty" !
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At first I thought this was an early American 'Comet' style tin lamp by William Noe - then I noticed the spout comes out of the mouth of a central...
I apologize for posting all the images twice - I am trying to remove the duplicates
Hello, I inherited this bronze, no information came with it. I don't know how to read the mark on the bottom. Can anyone help? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
yes, thanks - I have other vases that are also Nanking style, so good to know.
I agree, seems unusual
My Mom had earrings like this too
Hi, I have a set of two crackleware vases. About 8" high and 6" wide, no marks. One is adorned with images and the other is plain. The...
Thank you - spongeware 2, all others 0. Here's a bottom shot:
These may be Ichimatsu-ningyo dolls. 'ningyo' seems to mean 'human form'.
Hello, I cannot figure out what sort of pottery decoration this is - spongeware, spatterware or even a Rockingham type glaze? No marks anywhere....
I found these two six inch tall Japanese bisque dolls in a box in the attic. They have sleep eyes and joints that are strung together. On the back...
Sadly the article says the market was "Flooded with fakes" !
You are right - this is a thing! I started to Google "moriage" and the search engine suggested "Moriage Dragonware" hardware, software - Dragonware!!
Hi, Here's a decorative round porcelain plate with a great Chinese Dragon on it. Mr Dragon is raised up out of the surface of the bowl, I do not...
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