I think the dealer was trying it on. I agree there's less of a market but there are still buyers out there. I looks a fabulous piece, Get the...
If it's after the 1890's it'll be fine. I notice its silvering inside is still good. Go ahead and drink.
I have a slate and marble mantle clock c 1880 which has become dulled. I am wondering how best to clean it. Any suggestions.
Well, I've finally tried them out and whilst they did put out the candles, they are not very efficient as they get covered in wax as they have to...
Thanks. I knew you guys would come up with something.
Trouble is they are unprotected iron so would get rather hot in lampwork I would have thought. However as I've never done any lampwork, what would...
Hi Jivvy, I like your thinking, I'd never have thought of that. I will use them as snuffers but now you've got me thinking.
I think the legs are just to make it easier to pick up, you can slip your fingers straight in to the handles. Whilst it's some sort of metal, it's...
Could be, though I've got a wick trimmer (which wouldn't double as a snuffer particularly well) so not to sure about that, I'll give it a try. Any...
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Not an English style I've come across but I certainly wish I had as it's a lovely piece, I'd go with European somewhere, maybe French Imperial. I...
It's a Bergere chair (pronounced bear jare) I think the mahogany is original. Re value, check on ebay/etsy see what people are asking and ask a...
David Morgans of Cardiff are long gone though I remember the store, it was considered very up-market. As for the table, I agree with verybrad,...
French style salon chairs. Could be repro but not having marks does not necessarily mean that. Look like they may have been reupholstered in the...
Blow smoke down the barrel, if it comes out of the touch hole near the pan then there's a good chance it's genuine, also if the ramrod is...
Can't help with the maker but it's a lovely little piece
The dresser is mid to late 18th century and we love it too. It gives my wife the opportunity to display her blue and white china whilst the top is...
Hi everybody, good to be back. Whilst away, I was given this Norwegian candle holder, which I've cleaned up. The person who gave it to me had no...
Sorry, I meant to the right of the drawers
Ash tray for cigars?
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