Agree, Knights Templar emblem on his chapeau.
I didn't enlarge it...........2nd thought, could be walnut
Agree, recent, as is 1950's or so. Appears to be cedar.
Looks old to me too. The case reminds me of a scientific balance scale case, but the brass ring is a puzzler to me.
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I just haven't had any luck finding out how to name this type of cover. Copyright 1920, 2nd impression, 1925. 469 pages. "With a map and...
Without a close up, I would say he was a member of York Rite, which (as Susan stated), Knights Templar is a primary body of. One must become a 3rd...
Too obvious! She's curled up with her legs tucked up as though sleeping. If dead, she would have died moments before. If died prior, rigger mortis...
A beautiful piece and worth the restoration effort to me, but that's what I do, and I would rather bring it back than piece it out. More...
I didn't beat you too it Susan, your just more thorough than I, but were both on the same page. The lack of a base also brought to mind a candle...
I've never seen this feller either, but I like him. 'Most' of these were attached to a soapstone or marble base. Your font doesn't quite fit the...
Great family ties and on a RPPC to boot. Cherished memories to hand down to future generations...............Need a 'Like' button...
Can't reiterate enough. Write the information on the backside. I've seen too many family photos that end up in a pile on the back of a trailer...
Shopmarks Directory, but not a lot of help ............. Scroll down http://artsandcraftscollector.com/shopmarks/furniture ..........Labor...
Agree, it looks to be spelter, also called white metal or pot metal. If you scratch the bottom it should look silvery. Bronze won't do that....
I see a cross and crown which may be a Masonic, York Rite insignia. Hard to see. Masonic swords were often inscribed.
Like the rare oil painting I have for sale. Only $1,000,000. I only have to sell ONE.
Sometimes discoloration or lack thereof on the endpapers are a sign of rebinding.
Early sets did come in a wood box, although yours may not have been original Dragon. I would seek a broken set of same, keeping your set together.
You can ask anything. I have an autographed photo of Jesus. Will sell cheep!!!!!;)
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