These are not the items I bought. These are the items I felt that I should research little more. These are the unusual items that I couldn't...
It's serpentine. I just scratched it with a knife. Back to the wall it goes, lol.
I took this mask to a jeweler to confirm it is Jade. Most like from Guatemala. The original slab would've been 6"x6" and about 3" thick. From...
$500, going once, going twice, sold!!! I'd be thrilled. It seems like carving and polishing a stone this hard would take some time or skill of...
I'm not sure about the handle material. The material feels softer than Bakelite and it has mold lines on both sides.
I bought a first edition Mark Twain for 80 cents too. And a unmarked copper Paul Revere bowl that might be from the colonial period.
Here is the original owner of the estate. He had stuff from all over the world. I'm assuming some of the stuff was gifts and others might've been...
I vested $2 minus 20%. Glad I wasn't one of the people in the $301,000 group, lol.
Here is the piece I was referring to. It appears to have the same tool marks. http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262045280487 Why is everyone assuming...
I think this type of jade is called spinach jade. It looks most like pieces refered to as Olmec warrior mask. There a similar piece that sold on...
This was bought for $2 at an estate sale. It measures 6" tall. The estate was loaded with old items from several countries. I didn't think this...
I picked this up today at a local flea market. I've never seen anything like it before. It looks similar to works by Christooher Dresser. This...
I found the mark for the C&S, kigyoku houtei no chin. Like this one -...
These were both found today while going through the thrift stores. The plate is much heavier than the cup and saucer. I haven't been able to ID...
Here's another similar looking figure- http://pinterest.com/pin/A4k7FwAQgAkGwBigVJoAAAA/
Here's the other example - http://pinterest.com/pin/AwjAZgAQQIUDC1wmOOIAAAA/
The porcelain is too heavy to be occupied Japan, IMO. The color scheme on the legs and tree stump does remind me of occupied Japan though.
I picked this piece up today on my way home from vacation. The base is finally cut it almost appears to be glass. I seen a nearly identical...
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Yes, Thanks for the information and link. The bowl is setting on my coffee table now.
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